The reviews criticized Vampire Rains enemy AI, controls, health meters for both the protagonist and enemies, and multiplayer modes. The game was also criticized for having elements derived from Metal Gear Solid and Splinter Cell but with much less appeal. The game was criticized for being too hard and for the linear level design.
Reviewers found fault with Vampire Rains enemy AI, controls, health meters for both the protagonist and enemies, and multiplayer modes. They also noted that the game borrowed elements from Metal Gear Solid and Splinter Cell but lacked their appeal. The game was criticized for being overly challenging and having a linear level design.