Reviews and Previews

Insert Credit
Review by Brandon Sheffield. "Do you long for a return to the days when PC Engine was king?" [9/10] <small>(September 24, 2004)</small>
http://www.insertcredit.com/reviews/ikaruga2/

GameZone
[9.3/10] Review of the GameCube version by Rob Watkins. "Wow. Proof that shooters still have a lot of life left in them." Includes screen shots. <small>(July 9, 2003)</small>
http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r21499.htm

GameSpy - Review (GameCube)
Review, by Ara Shirinian: "One of the best game ideas ever, plus some of the hardest gameplay ever." [Score: 79 out of 100] <small>(April 16, 2003)</small>
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/april03/ikarugagcn/

Lakupo.com - Review (GameCube)
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. <small>(April, 2003)</small>
http://lakupo.com/review_ikaruga.html

GameSpot - Review (Dreamcast)
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] <small>(September 17, 2002)</small>
http://www.gamespot.com/dreamcast/action/ikaruga/review.html