--- title: "Ikaruga — Belly Score 9.7 | Belly Score" url: https://bellyscore.com/game/ikaruga description: "Ikaruga gets a Belly Score of 9.7/10. BELLY APPROVED" lang: en --- Image: Ikaruga (https://base44.app/api/apps/6a8733184599b395d22f69cf/files/mp/public/6a8733184599b395d22f69cf/5624c44cc_IKARUGA.jpg) # Ikaruga Belly Score 9.7 Platform Arcade: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/arcade, Dreamcast: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/dreamcast, Nintendo GameCube: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/nintendo-gamecube, Xbox 360: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/xbox-360, PC: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/pc, Nintendo Switch: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/nintendo-switch, PlayStation 4: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/playstation-4, Android: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/android Genre Shooter: https://bellyscore.com/best/genre/shooter, Puzzle: https://bellyscore.com/best/genre/puzzle Released Dec 20, 2001: https://bellyscore.com/best/year/2001 Developer Treasure Publisher Treasure, Entertainment Software Publishing, Infogrames, Nicalis, Microsoft Studios About Forget everything you know about mindless bullet-hell shooters. Ikaruga isn't about spraying the screen with lead; it's a high-stakes puzzle disguised as a vertical shmup. You pilot a ship that flips between black and white polarities, forcing you to absorb bullets of your own color while dodging the opposite. There are no power-ups or weapon upgrades here—just your reflexes and a desperate need to master the rhythm of the screen. It is brutal, hypnotic, and demands absolute precision, turning every stage into a lethal dance where survival depends on your ability to switch sides in a heartbeat. The Belly's Verdict BELLY APPROVED Belly Score Calculation Category Weight Score Weighted Fun Factor 25% 9.8 2.450 Game Play 20% 10.0 2.000 Controls + Feel 15% 10.0 1.500 Creativity + Originality 10% 9.8 0.980 Presentation 10% 9.5 0.950 Content + Staying Power 10% 8.5 0.850 The Belly Factor 10% 9.6 0.960 Total 100% 9.7 Raw weighted sum 9.690 → rounded to 9.7 ### Prediction Results No predictions were made for this game. Vibe Tags Intense: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/intense Challenging: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/challenging Precision-Focused: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/precision-focused Strategic: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/strategic Satisfying: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/satisfying Addictive: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/addictive Themes Sci-Fi: https://bellyscore.com/best/theme/sci-fi Futuristic: https://bellyscore.com/best/theme/futuristic Original Belly Score Video ### Community Discussion 0 Threads Log in to join the discussion. Log in to Comment (https://bellyscore.com/login?returnTo=%2Fgame%2Fikaruga) No comments yet. Be the first to weigh in. **Cookies.** We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and the platform secure — no advertising trackers. By using Belly Score, you agree to our use of cookies. See our Privacy Policy for the details. 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