Head-to-head · Dreamcast Games
Fur Fighters vs Ikaruga
Fur Fighters leads on 0 checks, Ikaruga on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFur Fighters · 9.0/10
Fur Fighters scores higher on our rubric for dreamcast games: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Ikaruga leads on release year: 2002 versus 2000.
Fur Fighters is the better fit for groups wanting a character-driven action game. Ikaruga is the better fit for shoot-'em-up players who value distinctive mechanics.
- Fur Fighters fits best
Groups wanting a character-driven action game
- Ikaruga fits best
Shoot-'em-up players who value distinctive mechanics
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Side by side
| Feature | Fur Fighters 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Ikaruga 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Dreamcast Games | #6 in Dreamcast Games |
| Best for | Groups wanting a character-driven action game | Shoot-'em-up players who value distinctive mechanics |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Specs | ||
| Genre | Action-adventure | Not published |
| Players | Not published | Not published |
| Release year | 2000 | 2002 (best) |
| Disc count | Not published | Not published |
| Release regions | North America, Europe | Japan |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Fur Fighters is a Dreamcast action-adventure released in 2000, published by Acclaim Entertainment and developed by Bizarre Creations. Its story follows six animal characters battling General Viggo’s forces while searching for their… Read the review → |
Ikaruga is a vertical shoot ’em up from Treasure, with a Dreamcast release published in Japan by ESP. It suits players who want a shooter organized around a clear tactical rule: switch the ship between black and white polarity to absorb… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fur Fighters — where it wins
- Six character types bring distinct abilities to level exploration.
- Switch between characters during the story campaign.
- Fluffmatch supports local multiplayer for up to four players.
Where it doesn't
- Multiplayer is local rather than online.
- Its focus is limited to action-adventure and arena matches.
- The paid game has no free plan.
Ikaruga — where it wins
- Switch polarity to absorb matching bullets and power homing lasers
- Chaining three enemies of the same polarity earns a bonus
- Local two-player, Double Play, and Arcade and Prototype modes
Where it doesn't
- The Dreamcast release information lists no online multiplayer
- Five levels make for a focused rather than broad stage selection
- Double Play asks one player to control both ships
- Fur Fighters9.0/10 · Paid
A character-switching action adventure with a story campaign and four-player local matches.
View Fur FightersFull verdict → - Ikaruga8.9/10 · Paid
A focused arcade shooter where polarity switching shapes defense, attacks, and scoring.
Explore IkarugaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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