Neither the gameplay nor the storyline elevates it into the same category as Square's "Final Fantasy", Konami's "Suikoden", or Capcom's "Breath of Fire"." The game holds an average score of 66% at GameRankings, based on an aggregate of 9 reviews. THQ was the United States publisher, and their job with the English version's voice acting in the game has been criticized in retrospective critiques. Hardcore Gaming 101 gave it a positive retrospective review, stating that, with "its immensely enjoyable combat system, excellently executed story, and very strong presentation, "Granstream Saga" is easily Quintet's finest work."