 In a review from "VideoGames & Computer Entertainment", the presentation and gameplay were compared to "Castlevania", while the cinematic cutscenes were compared favorably to "Karateka" and other computer games by Cinemaware.The review praised the game's animation in these cutscenes and noted Tecmo's usage of close-ups and body movements.The reviewer said that while the cutscenes were not fluid, they were effective and entertaining and provided important information about what the player was supposed to do.