In its review of the original version, Japanese magazine Famitsu praised the game's tone and story, with one reviewer noting its focus on visual aesthetics, although another noted the "mismatch" between the game's light tone and darker themes. Speaking about the PS2 original in a feature about Goichi Suda, Ray Barnholt of 1UP.com positively noted the use of music for setting the mood and capturing that atmosphere, and referred to the title as a notable step towards the studio's more successful future titles.
In its review of the original version, Japanese magazine Famitsu praised the game's ambiance and narrative, with one critic highlighting its visual appeal, while another noted the "discrepancy" between the game's tone and darker themes. In a feature about Goichi Suda and the PS2 original, Ray Barnholt of 1UP.com commended the use of music to create an atmosphere and draw the player in, describing the title as a significant milestone on the studio's path to future success.