Smith called GioGio's Bizarre Adventure among the most faithful manga-to-video game adaptations he had seen, praising the 3D recreation of the manga's artwork, and said that its use of effects such as speed lines and visual katakana sound effects made it feel familiar.
According to Smith, GioGio's Bizarre Adventure is notable for its exceptional fidelity to the original manga, particularly in its 3D rendering of the artwork and its use of visual effects such as speed lines and katakana sound effects to create an immersive experience.