Christa Titus of "Billboard" said, "..."Mythmaker" radiates impending doom". She notes that certain elements leave the listener "to appreciate how beautiful Skinny Puppy can be when it follows a more emotive, ambient trail", but comments that there are some "industrial chargers" as well. Writing for "The Tampa Tribune", John W. Allman described the album as "hard, industrial noise that's both challenging and accessible". In a review for "Zero Music Magazine", Gustaf Molin praised the album for Key's sound design and Ogre's vocal work, calling it "a masterpiece".