Although "Quake" movie critics found shortcomings in "Diary of a Camper", they mentioned positive aspects, including the work's novelty; however, their final ratings varied. Matthews wrote that "the camera work was very nice and never once screwed up", and Lum gave the film "a perfect 10 for Innovation/Originality because started the Quake Movie craze". Of the major "Quake" movie review sites, only The Cineplex gave "Diary" a good rating overall, 7.5 out of 10. Matthews and Coates rated the film 20%, and 2 out of 10, respectively. Later, Coates updated his review, saying, "I feel I overreacted at the fact that DoaC was old. It's the first "ever" Quake movie. I have to give the Rangers massive credit for that... But, by today's standards, the rating seems to fit."