The IGN, GameSpot, and GameSpy reviews noted the GameCube version features superior graphics, substantially faster loading times, and more responsive controls than the PlayStation 2 version, resulting in lower scores for the latter. Nevertheless, IGN called it the 94th best PlayStation 2 game. "Nintendo Power" claimed that "Killer7" is a "highly rewarding" experience for dedicated gamers. Nintendo World Report writer Karl Castaneda also remarked that, despite repetitive gameplay, it was ""still" fun". Charles Herold of "The New York Times" was less forgiving and commented that the lack of new features beyond the first hour made the remaining experience boring and annoying.