"Maxim" gave it a score of four stars out of five, saying, "Not unlike when you used to select frilly ensembles for your little sister's "Barbie" collection (when no one was looking), "Chromehounds" lets you play big, bad burly man." "Detroit Free Press" gave it three stars out of four and said that it "will suck you into its wartime world if you let it. And once you've adjusted to the game's quirks and interface, you'll find it very enjoyable." However, "USA Today" gave it a score of six-and-a-half stars out of ten, calling it "a war worth avoiding. Online play is enjoyable, and the details on the mechs are superb. But much like these giant metal 'soldiers,' the game lacks life." "The Sydney Morning Herald" gave it two-and-a-half stars out of five and said that it "offers a smattering of explosive action" as long as players "don't fall asleep at the wheel".