Reviewing the PlayStation version, most of the four reviewers of "Electronic Gaming Monthly" felt that "PO'ed" was a dull first-person shooter with nothing to set it apart from other games in the genre save for its sense of humor, which quickly wears thin. Mark Lefebvre also criticized the lack of improvement over the 3DO version. Mike Desmond, in a dissenting opinion, called "PO'ed" "an all-around good title that ranks highly among titles such as "Doom" and "Duke Nukem 3D"." He praised the detailed graphics, variety of "topsy turvy" level designs, and large selection of weapons. In "GamePro", Slo Mo said that the game lacks the terror and atmosphere of games like "Doom" and "Alien Trilogy", but "does a nice job of tip-toeing between fierce and funny." He particularly commented on the aggressive enemy AI and unique weapons. "Next Generation" said that the PlayStation version retains the bizarre style and overall experience of the 3DO original while making it easier to play, due to better controls and graphics while more clearly delineate the extremely intricate levels.