[2] In a review for AllMusic, Heather Phares noted how the release sounds "looser and more cohesive", going on to say "It's not every day when a band makes a second album that's more thrilling than their debut, but Pom Poko aren't an everyday band.

"[1] Tom Dibb of Gigwise rated the album an 8 out of 10, explaining it was "packed full of angelic voices, funky bass tones and heavy guitar riffs, Cheater is a brilliantly mish-mashed blending of genres.

"[5] Drew Litowitz of Pitchfork stated: "The Norwegian quartet’s second album effortlessly waltzes between technical art-rock, dissonant post-punk, and pop’s irresponsible sugar high.

Though their second album, Cheater, may sound unserious at first, angst and snark bubble up through cutting riffs and heart-shaped chaos.

"[8] All tracks are written by Ragnhild Fangel Jamtveit, Martin Miguel Almagro Tonne, Jonas Krøvel, and Ola DjupvikPom Poko Additional personnel