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Iridion II

64%Game Brain Score
music, optimization
graphics, gameplay
88% User Score Based on 17 reviews
Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

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PCPCWindowsWindowsGame Boy AdvanceGame Boy Advance
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In "Iridion II," humanity's peace is threatened when the vicious IRIDION forces return after a century, taking over all colonized systems. As a lone SHN Fighter pilot, you must travel through vast galaxies, battle over 200 enemies, and reach the IRIDION mainframe to save Earth. The game features 5 galaxies, 15 planets, and intense shoot-'em-up action.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
music6 positive mentions
  • The game features an outstanding soundtrack, considered one of the best on the Game Boy Advance.
  • It offers a good amount of content with 15 stages and engaging visuals, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • Despite its age, the game retains a nostalgic charm and is appreciated for its unique design and gameplay mechanics.
  • The port lacks modern graphical updates and does not support higher resolutions, resulting in poor visual quality on modern displays.
  • The control scheme can be counterintuitive, making it difficult for players to figure out how to play effectively.
  • Many players feel the price is unjustified for a game that has not been modernized and can be completed in a short amount of time.
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this Game Boy Advance shmup is widely praised as one of the best soundtracks on the system, with many players considering it their favorite of all time. The soundtrack complements the game's impressive presentation and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, a jukebox feature allows players to enjoy the background music at their leisure, further highlighting its quality.

    • “An easygoing shmup for the Game Boy Advance that has a soundtrack among the best of the system, and also an impressive presentation overall.”
    • “The best video game soundtrack ever.”
    • “Iridion II is one of my favorite games on the GBA and has quite possibly my favorite video game soundtrack of all time.”
    • “The music (oof, the music!) really detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is still bangin’ though, but it doesn't fit the game's atmosphere.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users expressing disappointment over the lack of resolution updates and meaningful enhancements compared to the original Game Boy Advance version. While the game's colorful visuals and unique 3D perspective are appreciated, they are often described as rudimentary and simplistic, with no significant improvements or customization options available. Overall, players hope for a future remaster that could better modernize the graphics while retaining the charm of the original.

    • “The graphics, the music (oof, the music!), the gameplay, the bosses, the planets (really cool colors :D), everything in this game is awesome and I'm glad I have this title once more :'D”
    • “Fun shooting game with interesting visuals originally on the Game Boy Advance.”
    • “I do have a CRT monitor to play games like this, so that goes a long way in making the visuals pop.”
    • “It's advertised as having 3D graphics, but this is only a rudimentary effect, with raster images/sprites displayed over an ultra simplistic, ultra low poly 3D framework.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “It seems to do nothing but emulate the original GBA ROM, without a single improvement to the graphics or (as far as I can tell) the audio.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a variety of weapons and a unique shield mechanic, but players find the control scheme difficult to master. As a rail shooter, it offers limited movement, and while the graphics and music receive mixed reviews, the overall experience is appreciated for its vibrant aesthetics and engaging bosses.

    • “The graphics, the music (oof, the music!), the gameplay, the bosses, the planets (really cool colors :D), everything in this game is awesome and I'm glad I have this title once more :'D”
    • “There's a variety of different weapons to choose from, and a unique mechanic where you can shift the position of the secondary shields.”
    • “As a rail shooter, you can move your little ship left or right, but there's no true 3D gameplay.”
    • “There's a variety of different weapons to choose from, and a weird mechanic where you can shift the position of the secondary shields.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in subpar performance on contemporary gaming PCs.

82%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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