Critics were varied in their response to the game. "Electronic Gaming Monthly" commented that "Stunt Race FX" is a disappointment after the first Super FX game, "Star Fox", elaborating that "the game feels awkward with the touchy steering and the feeling of speed just isn't there. Overall, there are better racing games on the market". "GamePro" criticized that "Stunt Race FX" isn't realistic. They also thought the racing game "still delivers a good time, especially if you're not old enough to drive". "Game Zero" scored the game a 94 out of 100, saying the controls are "out of this world!" and the "attention to detail is truly superior". "Edge" gave it a 9 out of 10 rating, while stating that "Stunt Race FX" is "one of the best racing games currently available for any home system". In season 3's third episode of a mid 1990s British factual television programme "Bad Influence!", a few reviewers combined their ratings into an overall score of 4 out of 5.