Kalata and Snelgrove noted that the series was unusually simplistic for the Megami Tensei series, but still found its gameplay to have more depth than Pokémon, and that it was able to challenge the player.
Kalata and Snelgrove observed that the series was remarkably straightforward compared to other Megami Tensei titles, yet still discovered its gameplay to possess more complexity than Pokémon, and that it could pose a challenge to the player.