Shmupfight #2 : Ikaruga Vs Radiant Silvergun

Davey · Post by **Davey** » Sun May 24, 2009 11:25 pm

I know the poll is still young, but I'm surprised it's not closer. Looks like it'll be Ikaruga by a landslide.

Kollision · Post by **Kollision** » Mon May 25, 2009 1:53 am

Jockel wrote:I'd go with RSG, most likely because i just can't stand Ikaruga anymore.

See what I mean about Ikaruga not being as fun as RSG?

Fenrir · Post by **Fenrir** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:17 am

Ikaruga!1
RS is waaaay more fun, but teh polish and style was just mindblowing at the time. I owe Ikaruga a lot of wasted hours.

evil_ash_xero · Post by **evil_ash_xero** » Mon May 25, 2009 9:50 am

I have seen some heated debates on this(although Ikaruga seems to be winning here).

Basically, RS is the most over the top shmup ever. It's graphics, sound, and bosses wow you right after you watch the kickin' animated intro(and how often do you get that in a shmup?).

But to me, the game has design issues. The "saturn mode", I find to be almost a chore, because of it's insane length. And it wouldn't be so bad if the length was mainly because of stages(like GV), but it's just boss after boss. Which sounds cool, but gets kinda bothersome after a while. The arcade mode is much tighter, and I like it better, but the stages(the not boss parts) aren't all that gripping. Seems like they didn't have THAT part down yet.

Ikaruga pales in terms of sheer bombast, but makes up for it with it's awesome gameplay, and level design. Takes a really cool concept and runs with it. My favorite shmup ever, actually.

Despite RS's problems, it's still a great game though.

cools · Post by **cools** » Mon May 25, 2009 11:51 am

Not such a fan of either.

powerfuran · Post by **powerfuran** » Mon May 25, 2009 12:59 pm

Ikaruga, because a run is a hell of pressure on your nerves in not more than 20 minutes.

RSG is a lot longer and I have a problem with that, although I had a great time with RSG as well.

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Mon May 25, 2009 1:37 pm

Definately RSG, I do not care for Ikaruga.

Shelcoof · Post by **Shelcoof** » Mon May 25, 2009 3:01 pm

This is a tough one. Two totally different games.

If I was to vote I'd say replay value goes to Ikaruga. I just get too involved in trying to improve my chaining scores over and over again.

Pure awesomeness goes to RSG. Those many different types of Bosses just make the game so much fun from traditional Shmups.

I'll give the edge to RSG.

Arvandor · Post by **Arvandor** » Mon May 25, 2009 3:42 pm

Ikaruga wins my vote here.

Simply because you can ignore score and still hope to progress, if you so choose. Not so with RSG.

lgb · Post by **lgb** » Mon May 25, 2009 4:01 pm

evil_ash_xero wrote:Basically, RS is the most over the top shmup ever. It's graphics, sound, and bosses wow you right after you watch the kickin' animated intro(and how often do you get that in a shmup?).

Ikaruga pales in terms of sheer bombast, but makes up for it with it's awesome gameplay, and level design. Takes a really cool concept and runs with it. My favorite shmup ever, actually.

aka "maximalist" versus "minimalist". Whoop versus anti-whoop.

J-Manic · Post by **J-Manic** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:54 pm

Even though I don't have much experience with RSG, I'm gonna have to go with Ikaruga. In my opinion, it's look, gameplay and soundtrack are top notch. RSG looks to be a fantastic shmup from the gameplay vids I've seen, plus the measly 3 minutes I got to play it. But it didn't amaze me at first glance like Ikaruga did.

sunburstbasser · Post by **sunburstbasser** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:58 pm

I haven't gotten to play RSG yet, but I do prefer the music. I'm a big fan of Hitoshi Sakimoto anyway.

I really like Ikaruga a lot. I like that I always know what kills me; something that I can't say the same for in Garegga or 'Pachi.

null1024 · Post by **null1024** » Mon May 25, 2009 9:08 pm

I voted RSG, despite being torn between both.
RSG just feels better than Ikaruga, despite my loving of both.

Guardians Knight · Post by **Guardians Knight** » Mon May 25, 2009 9:10 pm

RSG no contest

Alec · Post by **Alec** » Mon May 25, 2009 9:58 pm

I used to enjoy Ikaruga. I've never enjoyed Radiant Silvergun.

jonny5 · Post by **jonny5** » Mon May 25, 2009 10:05 pm

cools wrote:Not such a fan of either.

this^

edit....what the hell.....i didnt post this

my post is 2 down...when i posted it the screen went funky for a sec and then there is this post as well.....

twilight zone

Gespenst · Post by **Gespenst** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:25 am

At least RSG has a OMG! A SOUPED UP R-9 IS APPROACHING FAST while fight Gallop

jonny5 · Post by **jonny5** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:34 am

emphatic wrote:Overrated vs. Overrated. Play Ketsui instead.

^this

*adjusts monocle*

Strider77 · Post by **Strider77** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:19 am

btw, your mom is overrated.

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:43 am

RSG has so much variety in terms of design work, all of which feels very carefully layered. It's one of the only shmups where I really don't care for score, because playing for survival is such a treat. It's a truly epic game which builds and builds unlike any other shmup into a dramatic finale with an equally dramatic soundtrack.

It's like the blockbuster epic compared to Ikaruga's TV special: short, plain, and pretty lacklustre in terms of theme.

I also think RSG's graphics win hands down - you'd have to be blind to think otherwise.

MADEIRA STEVE88 · Post by **MADEIRA STEVE88** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:20 pm

I was hearing that Radiant Slivergun was coming to XBLA but the story went quiet, Plus wheres this Orginal Shooter that Treasure said they where developing for the 360?

For me out of ikaruga and RS, i perfer RS it just seemed more fun etc.

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