Ikaruga--ch1 (prototype mode) --[4,463,460 / 136ch]

From August 16, 2004.
Normal PROTOTYPE mode, 136 chains, and 4,463,460 points.
Instead of unlimited normal shots and a meter for homing lasers, Prototype mode uses a limited reserve of ammo for both, which is then replenished with bullet absorption. So it's possible to release multiple homing lasers one after another, making big enemies and bosses done away with in no time. However keeping the chain going is still a challenge...and some slightly different strategies are required to achieve maximum results.

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[test18258]

in prototype mode does the special attack charge quicker or have more shots? it looks like you can fire a lot more homing lasers in prototype mode.

[ChrisH2049]

@test18258

What makes prototype mode unique is it has limited firepower. The 3-digit number at the lower right (in the video) is your ammo. Both the normal shot and the 'special attack' uses up ammo. Absorbing enemy bullets increases it (up to 999). OK. So for the special, 1 homing laser takes 10ammo. The ship releases a maximum 12 lasers in one attack; so that's 120 ammo. And if you have enough left over, you can fire off another 12...and another, and another as long as you still have enough.

[CornishCreamtea07]

Oh my fucking god, your amazing

[Sangohan404]

Play Rank : Ultimate Cheapness.

[ShadowWolf3998]

Prototype mode.

Be attitute for gains:

-Spam lasers

-????

-PROFIT

[EdwardNavu]

Another reason is that the pilot(character) of the prototype is a female, while the pilot(character) of the standard type is a male.

[pbsaffran]

Very nice run. Actually, near perfect run. Actually, it WAS a perfect run. With flick of doom and everything. Very impressive, as always.

[pbsaffran]

It's an injoke. Players on the ikaruga site referred once to proto as to being "girl's mode" because the bosses are just ridiculously easy.

[MasterChief3624]

That was amazing.

Fantastic video.

One of my favorite games ever :D

[HeliosExeunt]

...uhh, I'm just asking, but why girls?