Some critics thought the film was not as good as the other Westerns being made in Europe, in particular, the Italian westerns (known as "spaghetti Westerns") by which Sergio Leone, Lee Van Cleef, and Clint Eastwood were building their reputations.
Some critics believed the film was not on par with other Westerns being made in Europe, especially those Italian Westerns (known as "spaghetti Westerns") that were helping establish the careers of notable figures like Sergio Leone, Lee Van Cleef, and Clint Eastwood.