"Geneforge" received positive reviews, the game's story and lack of bugs received praise in particular. InsideMacGames' Christopher Morin suggested that players interested in a "strong storyline and a unique take on magic" would be impressed, but not those who sought high quality graphics and sound. The game's setting has been described as unique and fresh, the level of detail in "Geneforge"'s fictional world was praised by reviewers. Jeff Green of "Computer Gaming World" praised the game for its "story and gameplay" as something that high-budget games often lack.