"Theme Park" received critical acclaim. The gameplay, graphics, and addictiveness in particular were well received. A reviewer of "Edge" commented that the game is complex, but praised the detail and addictiveness. "PC Gamer"s Gary Whitta was highly impressed with the game: he eulogised the fun factor and compared it to that of "SimCity 2000". He also praised the "gloriously cartoony" graphics and "exceptional" soundtrack. "Theme Park" was named as the "PC Gamer" June 1994 Game of The Month. "Computer and Video Games" reviewer complimented the "cute" graphics, and described the game as "fun" and "feature-packed". The visitors' and ride animations were complimented by French magazine "Joystick".