GamePro found the game too easy in general and judged the story to be simplistic and overly linear, but concluded that the variety of gameplay styles make Dark Savior "a good buy for novices". The reviewer also said the multiple endings give the game high replay value.
GamePro thought the game was too simple in general and found the story to be basic and overly structured, but believed that the diverse gameplay styles make Dark Savior "a good buy for beginners". The reviewer also mentioned that the multiple endings contribute to high replay value.