[10][11] Houston Press writer Jef Rouner found her attractive due to her "tragic stoicism" and appearance, as well as one of his favorite characters in the game.

[12] Brittany Vincent of SyFy Wire felt that Freya needed "more time in the spotlight," begrudging her absence from the Dissidia series.

[13] Her lack of development in Final Fantasy IX was also criticized by Shaun Musgrave of TouchArcade and Nadia Oxford of USgamer.

[18] Paste Magazine writer Waverly discussed how characters in Final Fantasy process their trauma through joining the protagonist.

They discussed Freya's motivations, namely "rage and sorrow of loss," particularly how she continues to fight for the world and show compassion for her friends in spite of her trauma.

[19] Fanbyte staff John Warren and Steven Strom both identified Freya as one of their favorite characters from Final Fantasy IX.

Strom found the idea of a rat being a noble knight interesting, while Warren commented that the Freya and the plot surrounding Burmecia were compelling.

Walls felt it was the "deepest musical portrait of any character" made by composer Nobuo Uematsu, discussing how it captured Freya's insecurities and solitude, yet progressed into being more heroic.

[21] Whitney found her theme felt melancholic and hopeful, and standing out among other songs due to Freya's "courage and perseverance".