Ikki Unite

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"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.

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76%

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 Negative
25%
75%
The 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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay of Ikki Unite is currently more enjoyable in multiplayer, with a focus on dynamic objectives rather than repetitive mechanics. While some players find it challenging compared to similar games, this complexity adds depth and engagement, making it a more rewarding experience than the simpler, grind-focused gameplay of its competitors. Overall, the game is evolving, with ongoing tweaks to single-player mechanics, but the multiplayer experience is where it truly shines.
- “Mechanically, Ikki Unite is undoubtedly a versus clone, but how it deals with objectives is much more dynamic and less mindless than other games. The time limit system makes it so circling around in the same spot isn't really viable; you have to go after bosses and objectives to avoid triggering the game over screen.”
- “Some reviews seem frustrated that the game is actually a challenge and doesn't provide the same mindless, numbers-go-up experience as Vampire Survivors and its clones. However, I think this is a good thing, as much of my time with those games felt ultimately empty due to their slot-machine mechanics, while Ikki Unite has much more depth.”
- “The mechanics and single-player mode are still being tweaked, but at the moment, it's a fun romp in multiplayer.”
- “The gameplay isn't as satisfying as vs, but the appeal for me is all about trying to get through the game's stages with a full group of sixteen players.”
- “Mechanically, Ikki Unite is undoubtedly a vs clone, but how it deals with objectives is much more dynamic and less brain-dead than vs. The time limit system makes it so circling around in the same spot isn't really viable; you have to go after bosses and objectives to avoid triggering the game over screen.”
- “Some reviews seem frustrated that the game is actually a challenge and doesn't hit the same brain-dead, mouth-drooling numbers-go-up experience of Vampire Survivors and its clones, but I think it's a good thing as much of my time with vs felt ultimately empty because the difficulty ultimately came down to the slot-machine mechanics, while Ikki Unite has more going for it.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The March 24 patch significantly reduced graphical lag and improved latency, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Users generally describe the graphics as decent.
- “The March 24 patch fixed most of the graphical lag and improved the latency just enough to make the experience more enjoyable.”
- “Decent graphics.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight the game's excellent replayability, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers excellent replayability, keeping players engaged for hours.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, the replayability is outstanding.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, making the replayability truly remarkable.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is generally enjoyable but tends to become repetitive and grating over time.
- “The music becomes repetitive and grating after a while.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes tiresome.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”