Linux Journal gave it an Editors' Choice Award in the "Game or Entertainment Software" category in 2005.[1] Digit applauded the graphics and replayability, as well as the speed of the game and the abundance of courses, but found the music to be monotonous.[31] Daniel Voicu of Softpedia praised the Extreme Tux Racer fork for being relaxing and funny and having the ability to reset Tux, as well as noted the game's fast pace, but criticized its perceived lack of interactivity and having Tux look like a "plastic puppet."[32] Linux For You also called the fork entertaining, but also criticized its bugs and the "plastic" look of Tux.[33]