The Sega Saturn edition of "X-Men vs. Street Fighter" received "favorable" reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Reviewers praised its fast-paced gameplay, animation and sound quality, and technical performance in comparison to the original arcade version. Jeff Gerstmann of GameSpot commended the character sprite animations and background details, claiming that "there is no better looking 2D fighter on any console system". While Gerstmann also praised the port for its fast loading times and lack of slowdown, he criticized the game for its defense-oriented gameplay and unoriginal soundtrack. "Game Informer" lauded the port for running and looking identical to its arcade counterpart, declaring it "one of the best arcade conversions ever seen to date".