While reviews of the movie were highly positive, the game was negatively received by critics, with common complaints focused on the plot, gameplay, and visuals. "New York" magazine's Nicholas Pileggi described it as a loser when compared to other games Atari could have released like "Donkey Kong" and "Frogger". "Video Games" called it "really for kids (the littler ones)". Kevin Bowen of GameSpy's Classic Gaming called the gameplay "convoluted and inane", also criticizing its story for departing from the serious tone of the film. Author Steven Kent described the game as "infamous" within the industry, citing "primitive" graphics, "dull" gameplay, and a "disappointing story". In 1984 "Softline" readers named the game the second-worst Atari program of 1983, after "Congo Bongo".