[3] The arcade sequences involves the player utilising an anti-air machine gun in order to shoot down Japanese aircraft.

[2] Gwyn Hughes of Your Sinclair criticised the tactical elements of the game as too light, stating that the success of the player depends on dexterity, and not "brainpower".

[5] Clare Edgely of Sinclair User praised the game's historical accuracy, however she felt that its late release in comparison to other wargames made Battle for Midway feel "ordinary".

[4] A reviewer of Your Computer stated that the game was a "flawed" attempt to recreate the famous Battle of Midway, despite admitting that it contained "some nice touches".

[1] Despite the criticism, Ryall praised the real time element of the game and accessibility, saying that Battle for Midway is up to "current standards".

[2] A reviewer of Amstrad Action praised the game's "accurate" reproduction of events and different levels of speed, however criticised the easy predictability of Japanese forces.

[6] A reviewer of Amtix stated that the game suffered from "average" graphics and "poor" sound, and also questioned the inclusion of the arcade sequences.