Andrew Reiner, writing for Game Informer, mentioned Bizarre Creations' background and its influence on The Club, saying: "The speed-first mentality of the racing genre is cleverly infused into the framework of a run-and-gun shooter...And to truly capture the racing atmosphere, some of the levels have players running laps in specific environments...It may sound odd, but the racing shooter formula works amazingly well." Reiner called it "a nice change of pace, and hopefully the beginning of a new genre."
Andrew Reiner, writing for Game Informer, noted Bizarre Creations' history and its impact on The Club, stating: "The fast-paced nature of the racing genre is cleverly integrated into the framework of a run-and-gun shooter...And to genuinely capture the racing atmosphere, some levels feature players running laps in specific environments...It may seem unusual, but the racing shooter formula functions remarkably well." Reiner described it as "a refreshing change of pace, and hopefully the start of a new genre."