[16] Nintendo World Report's Neal Ronaghan commended the Mario Kart: Double Dash-inspired gameplay mechanics and multiplayer component but criticized Gensou SkyDrift for its dated feel and design, as well as the lackluster single-player campaign.

"[2] Oprainfall's Steve Baltimore praised Gensou SkyDrift for its visual style and artwork despite not being graphically intense, sense of speed, soundtrack and straightforward gameplay but noted the lack of voice acting and additional game modes.

[14] Famitsu's four reviewers felt that the tag team mechanic added an element of real-time strategy into the gameplay, which was also criticized for not being easy to understand, but they commended the game for its sense of speed and Japanese-style 3D "roller coaster" courses.

[15] Third Coast Review's Dan Santaromita criticized its visuals for being blocky, control scheme and poor draw distance that hindered playability, though he commended the Double Dash-esque changing mechanic for adding depth to the gameplay.

Santaromita compared the game with Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix due to being "solid driving" licensed titles.