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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Ikari Warriors
Co-op
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | SNK |
| Publisher | Tradewest |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ikari Warriors |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Ikari Warriors is a shoot 'em up developed by SNK and published by Tradewest.
Among the 157 C64 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ikari Warriors series; on the C64 you can also try Ikari III: The Rescue and Victory Road. SNK also made Guerrilla War, Athena and Psycho Soldier for the C64.
Ikari Warriors supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Ikari Warriors is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Ikari Warriors walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ikari Warriors.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Ikari Warriors FAQ
Who made Ikari Warriors?
It was developed by SNK and published by Tradewest.
Is Ikari Warriors multiplayer?
Yes. Ikari Warriors supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Ikari Warriors take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Ikari Warriors typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ikari Warriors on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.