Phil Gallagher reviewed Death on the Reik for White Dwarf #93, and stated that "The conclusion to the adventure should provide more than a few tense moments for the players, not to mention a shock or two.
In his review of Death on the Reik in White Dwarf #93, Phil Gallagher indicated that "The ending of this adventure should provide more than a couple of exciting experiences for the players, including a shock or two," emphasizing its engaging and suspenseful nature.