Famitsu magazine was particularly negative towards the game, saying the game made for a "pointless" entry to the console's library due to its lack of content and for not taking advantage of the Virtual Boy's hardware capabilities. They also wrote that other console ports of Space Invaders made for a more worthwhile experience, notably Space Invaders: The Original Game on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
The Famitsu review highlighted the game's limitations and failure to leverage the Virtual Boy's unique features, resulting in a perception that it was an unnecessary addition to the console's library, which was ultimately deemed more engaging by other ports like Space Invaders: The Original Game on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.