Ikaruga

"Anyone who appreciates what makes a truly great game should be able to recognize Ikaruga for its elegant design, aesthetic beauty, and sheer challenge."

"Particularly interesting is the Conquest mode, which we hope delivers something like the Dog Master mode from the classic Radiant Silvergun -- that, Challenge, Ranking, and we believe Tutorial are all new. Just a straight port would be more than enough with a game like this, however, which \ remains one of the finest shooters we've seen on any platform. The analog flight control with the GCN controller is smooth, and the pattern design is poetry in motion."

"Sure, it's a bit on the short side, but Ikaruga is a fantastic example of clever game design. Slap on some beautifully modeled visuals, a fitting soundtrack, and fantastic effects, and we have a winner."