| 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 |