[ Teens/Mature Teens ] Review, by staff: "Not every gamer will be able to handle the sensory overload, but every one should experience its genius at least once." Includes screenshots and artwork. (April 01, 2003)

[ Teens/Mature Teens ] Review, by 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." [Score: 8.5 out of 10] (September 17, 2002)