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Ibara

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A vertical shooter set amid a steam-powered war for Edelweiss

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About this game

Ibara is a vertical shooter set in the 19th century, shortly after the development of the steam engine. The Northern European nation of Edelweiss has become a leader in mechanical industry, but its progress is threatened by Professor Teresa Rose and the Rose Garden.

From a fortress resembling a jagged mountain of knives, Teresa launches a devastating assault with her five guardians. As the Rose Garden’s forces burn cities and cover the skies with planes, the Emperor deploys the Special Imperial Attack Unit known as The Negotiators.

Their mission is to annihilate the Rose Garden using specially prepared ships. Developed by Cave, Ibara was released in 2004 for Arcade, Cave, HB MAME, and PlayStation 2.