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Ikaruga is coming to the PS4! Treasure has announced it’s developing a PlayStation 4 version. The release date will be announced soon. No word if it’s getting an international release.
Ikaruga, the definitive bullet switcharoo bonanza, will come to the Nintendo Switch eShop on May 29th. Be sure to flip your Switch vertically.
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