- February 14, 2023
- SUNSOFT
Ikki Unite
76%Game Brain Score
replayability
story, gameplay
76% User Score 54 reviews
Platforms
About
"Ikki Unite" is a 2024 multiplayer bullet hell game, reviving the 1985 classic, where up to 16 players collaborate to quell a locust plague and overthrow an evil Magistrate. The game features Roguelite mechanics, promising a fun, chaotic experience filled with laughter and camaraderie. Your mission: clear waves of minions and defeat area bosses before reaching the final showdown.










Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
replayability3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
- The game offers a unique and chaotic multiplayer experience with up to 16 players, making it a fun and engaging title for group play.
- Recent updates have significantly improved the multiplayer experience, reducing lag and enhancing overall enjoyment.
- The single-player mode, while not the main focus, provides a decent challenge and allows players to familiarize themselves with the game's mechanics.
- The multiplayer matchmaking is hindered by a lack of regional servers, resulting in high ping and difficulty finding matches outside of Japan.
- Many players have reported issues with untranslated text, which can lead to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks depth in single-player mode, which may not hold players' interest for long periods.
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story blends elements from an old arcade game with a new multiplayer twist, offering a decent single-player experience where players recruit heroes for a revolutionary quest. However, the presence of untranslated Japanese text in various descriptions can hinder gameplay, particularly after chapter 2. Overall, the narrative is considered solid but simple.
“Solid (if simple) story.”
“Half of the item descriptions, every ally description, and half of the hermit quest descriptions appear in Japanese, making going for the hermit a terrible idea after chapter 2, where you may have to learn another language to avoid a bamboo spear fight.”
“Based off an old 'kusoge' (aka bad) arcade (and Famicom port) game, it blends the original game's story with a new multiplayer twist.”
“Decent single-player mode, where you recruit heroes through randomly placed shops to help in your quest for revolution.”