| Name |
Reviewer |
Quote |
Score |
| GameSpot.com (Dreamcast) |
Greg Kasavin |
"Fans of space shooters owe themselves the opportunity to play Ikaruga, a game that was designed both to impress their sensibilities and to challenge every ounce of their being." |
8.5 out of 10 |
| Lakupo.com (GameCube) |
Staff |
"Not every gamer will be able to handle the sensory overload, but every one should experience its genius at least once." |
N/A |
| GameSpy.com (GameCube) |
Ara Shirinian |
"One of the best game ideas ever, plus some of the hardest gameplay ever." |
79 out of 100 |
| GameZone.com (GameCube) |
Rob Watkins |
"Wow. Proof that shooters still have a lot of life left in them." |
9.3 out of 10 |
| GameHelper.com (GameCube) |
Bigbikkuri |
"In the end Ikaruga is a shallow game with enormous depth." |
8.3 out of 10 |