
A character-based shooter with roguelike elements, IRA celebrates the artistry of what shooter fans call “bullet hell”
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Languages: Korean, English, Japanese
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おすすめしません、ノーマルとはいえキツイ。ボスは倒す意味はありません。 全ロスクソゲーだからです、二面に行っても1面から死んだらやり直し、ボスも復活してアイテムまでロスト。どうやってモチベーション保つの?お金かえして!!
鍛冶屋の親父ちょっと… 手が滑ったで武器を壊されるのはイライラする
키세팅부터가 너무 불합리함 실수로 방향키 입력했더니 그대로 방향키를 뺏기고 엔터까지 넣어버리면 게임을 진행 못함
IRA is an action-packed roguelike shooter developed by ABShot and published by Nicalis, Inc., combining the fast reflexes of bullet-hell combat with the long-term progression systems commonly found in modern roguelikes. Rather than focusing exclusively on survival against overwhelming waves of projectiles, the game introduces a cast of playable characters, each with their own strengths, weapons, and special abilities. This design choice adds variety to every playthrough and gives the game a stronger identity than many titles within the same genre. The result is an experience that rewards both quick reactions and thoughtful planning. The foundation of IRA revolves around repeated runs through dangerous environments filled with enemies, upgrades, and opportunities for growth. Each journey is procedurally generated, ensuring that no two attempts unfold exactly the same way. The placement of enemies, available equipment, and collectible items changes from run to run, creating a constant sense of unpredictability. This structure encourages experimentation and adaptability, as players must make the most of whatever resources they discover during a particular attempt. The random nature of progression keeps the gameplay engaging and provides strong replay value. Combat is the centerpiece of the experience and remains consistently exciting throughout the game. Battles require careful movement, precise positioning, and the ability to react instantly to incoming threats. Enemy attacks often cover large portions of the screen with dense patterns of bullets, demanding concentration and skill from the player. At the same time, the variety of available characters introduces multiple ways to approach encounters. Some heroes excel at dealing heavy damage, while others offer mobility, defensive tools, or unique attack styles. Learning the strengths of each character becomes a rewarding process and adds depth to the overall gameplay loop. A major component of IRA's progression system is the collection of crystal fragments that persist between runs. Even when a player fails, these resources can be invested into permanent upgrades that strengthen future attempts. This mechanic helps reduce frustration by ensuring that every session contributes to long-term advancement. Instead of feeling punished for defeat, players are encouraged to view each failed run as an opportunity to gather resources, improve their skills, and prepare for greater challenges ahead. This balance between difficulty and progression makes the game more approachable without sacrificing its demanding nature. Visually, IRA presents a colorful and energetic art style that complements its high-speed action. The character designs are vibrant and distinct, helping each playable hero stand out from the rest. Projectile effects, enemy attacks, and combat animations are designed with readability in mind, an essential quality for a bullet-hell game where players must process large amounts of visual information in a short amount of time. Despite the chaos often filling the screen, the action remains relatively clear, allowing players to focus on strategy rather than struggling to identify threats. The soundtrack and audio effects further strengthen the game's atmosphere. Fast-paced music accompanies the action and helps maintain momentum during intense encounters. Sound cues are also used effectively to communicate attacks, abilities, and important events during combat. Together, the visual and audio presentation create a polished experience that keeps players immersed in the game's challenging world. One of the most impressive aspects of IRA is how it successfully blends elements from different genres. Fans of traditional arcade shooters will appreciate the skill-based combat and demanding boss encounters, while roguelike enthusiasts can enjoy the randomized progression and upgrade systems. The game manages to satisfy both audiences by creating a gameplay loop that emphasizes mastery without neglecting character growth. This hybrid design gives the title broader appeal than a standard bullet-hell shooter and helps it stand out among similar releases. The game does have a few limitations. As with many roguelikes, luck can occasionally influence the quality of a run depending on the items and upgrades available. Some players may also find the repeated structure repetitive if they prefer linear campaigns with strong narrative development. While the story provides context for the action, it remains secondary to the gameplay and does not receive the same level of attention as the combat systems. Additionally, players unfamiliar with bullet-hell mechanics may face a steep learning curve during the early stages. Even with these shortcomings, IRA delivers a highly enjoyable experience that understands its strengths and builds upon them effectively. The combination of challenging combat, varied characters, meaningful progression, and randomized content creates a gameplay loop that remains engaging for many hours. It rewards dedication, encourages experimentation, and consistently gives players reasons to return for another run. For those who enjoy roguelikes, arcade shooters, and action games that demand skill and persistence, IRA offers a compelling package. Its blend of intense battles and rewarding progression systems creates a satisfying experience that grows more enjoyable as players become familiar with its mechanics. While it may not reinvent either genre, it successfully combines their best qualities into a polished and entertaining adventure. Rating: 7/10
이런 아마추어적인 작품에 2만원 너무 비싸다
終於重新開始更新啦
讚好!
브금이 좋다. 아주 조아
드디어 정출했다...!
Good, but could be a great game, if not for balancing issues and game-breaking bugs. Q: Would I recommend? A: Yes, but on a discount. [+] 1) Beautiful art style 2) Nice soundtrack 3) Good story 4) Large variety of weapons and skills [-] 1) Unbalanced 2) Highly random 3) Cannot save during a run The run is too long, the should be a saving function. If you decide to stop playing for some reason (need to go, or whatever), you have to abandon the run and lose all the progress. If you encounter a game-breaking bug, you have to start again, too. This could be easily solved by allowing to save. 4) Game=breaking bugs There are some bugs, that stop you from shooting the bow and you have no choice, but to restart... Do NOT pick up "Sudden Focus", this skill is definitely bugged. The character will not be able to shoot! 5) Hard to align the character to activate things 6) Not fluid animations (both character's and weapon's) Conclusion: 6/10
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