 Air Hendrix of "GamePro" gave the Genesis version a resoundingly positive review, applauding the new moves, the return of the fighting feature, the improved opponent AI, and the fluidly animated player sprites.Video Cowboy and the Iceman of "Electronic Gaming Monthly" also gave their approval of the Genesis version, particularly praising the improved opponent AI.The SNES version was also received positively, though less so than its Genesis counterpart.