"Computer Gaming World"s Petra Schlunk called the game "completely underdeveloped" and "a lightweight RPG", which failed to match "Betrayal at Krondor"s quality. However, she believed that it has "a good combat system, a fair story (for what there is of one), and a definite fun factor." In "PC Zone", Paul Mallinson wrote, ""Return To Krondor" a slightly frustrating experience initially. If you're the patient type and are prepared to put the hours in, though, you may just warm to it. Just like I did."