At RapReviews, Steve Juon rated the album 9 out of 10, and argued the album "represents everything that's right about underground hip-hop... Very few albums that come out are as well conceived or prepared as "Masters of the Universe" – which proves exactly why the title of Binary Star's national debut is truly apt."
At RapReviews, Steve Juon awarded the album a perfect score of 9 out of 10, and made a compelling argument that the album perfectly encapsulates the essence of underground hip-hop. He noted that few albums are as meticulously crafted or thoroughly prepared as "Masters of the Universe", which is why Binary Star's debut album is aptly titled.