at metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 79 based on 4 reviews. pitchfork gave the album a 7.1 out of 10 saying, "there will never be a shortage of new york rappers penning lifeless stan raps, and if hip-hop wants them around, it’s fine. but flatbush zombies have more to offer. across vacation in hell, flashes of lucidity spirit the zombies outside of their stiffened corpses and evoke a world of camaraderie and brotherhood amid loss and sacrifice."exclaim! gave vacation in hell a 9 out of 10 saying, "overall, the trio showcase legend influences in their lines, while still authentically being themselves."