Ikaruga

I'm not sure I'd call Ikaruga (or any shmup, really, as much as I love them) "inspirational," but it is an impressive effort in many ways.

Destructoid 2008

It also includes a kind of Ikaruga-like ammo system where players must flip between green and red ammo to take out enemies of the corresponding color. myNotebook: Red (Nnooo, 1 player, 200 DSi Points): This DSi application allows you to take notes directly on your DSi system.

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It also includes a kind of Ikaruga-like ammo system where players must flip between green and red ammo to take out enemies of the corresponding color. myNotebook: Red (Nnooo, 1 player, 200 DSi Points): This DSi application allows you to take notes directly on your DSi system.

DCEmu Forums:: The Homebrew & Gaming Network :: PSP Dreamcast Nintendo DS Wii GP2X Xbox 360 GBA Gamecube PS2 Apple iPhone PS3 Wiz Pandora Forums - 11,17,23,27,35,36,37,38,51,78,82,83,85,100,105,110,112,113,122,125,128,135,159,176,237,240,241,242,243,250,251,252,255,256,257,258,261,263,268,269,270,271,274,281,290 2009

Now he is living with the Ikaruga sisters at their family dojo, where he is learning how to be a member of modern society.

Tokyopop Chibis: Maria Holic, Samurai Harem, Zone-00, Momogumi Plus Senki » Manga Worth Reading 2009

Apparently, there is another family in the city who practices the same martial art/sword technique that Yoichi and his father do, the Ikaruga sisters.

Anime Preview: Winter 2008/2009 First Impressions – Batch 1 « Undercover 2009

I am not sure anybody here will “get” this or not, but the first time I played Ikaruga was as paradigm shifting as the first time I was substantively exposed to Derrida.

Spotted Dove (Ikaruga) | clusterflock 2008

Bye bye, Every Extra Extend Extreme, bye bye, Ikaruga.

The Princess Debut Rebellion SVGL 2008

I think this Ikaruga/Screaming For Vengeance crossover is actually the coolest.

Meat Bun Is For Fashion SVGL 2008

To quote an anonymous commenter, “Beating Ikaruga on hard is one of my life goals.” posted by Andrew Simone in art, games | * | 1 comment comments

Spotted Dove (Ikaruga) | clusterflock 2008

Ikaruga, one of the most difficult games of all time, is a game worthy of a lifetime of study/play.

Spotted Dove (Ikaruga) | clusterflock 2008