Eurogamer said: "As an example of classic, back to basics point and click adventuring, there can perhaps be no finer recent example in the genre than The Angel of Death—it's a nailed-down must-buy if you're an adventure diehard who plays every one".
Eurogamer's statement suggests that "The Angel of Death" is considered a highly regarded and influential example of the point and click adventure genre. The reviewer believes it stands out as a modern classic due to its adherence to classic gameplay elements.