"Computer and Video Games" magazine criticized the gameplay for lacking originality, unfavorably comparing it to games such as "Hellfire" and "Gynoug", adding that much of the game's mechanics and features were done better on other Sega Genesis games beforehand. "Wizard" stated it offered nothing new to the shoot 'em up genre, while "Retro Gamer" said it was a "below par" launch game for the console, saying it was simply the Genesis version with a new CD soundtrack "tacked-on". "GamePro" wrote for the Sega Genesis release that the power-up items weren't as impressive as those in titles such as "Thunder Force III", while also disliking the game's short length. In a retrospective review, "AllGame" disliked the sound effects for being mediocre and its music for being average.