"[14] Heavy magazine in a positive review said: "In Hearts Wake have successfully delivered four career-defining albums revolving around the elements: 'Earth', 'Air', 'Water' and now 'Fire'.

gave the album 4 out of 5 and stated: "It's an acknowledgement that whether or not this music makes any real difference will depend, ultimately, on who's listening.

What is clear is that In Hearts Wake have delivered an LP with the substance and accessibility to touch the widest possible audience – and the quality to cement their place at the top table of Aussie metalcore.

"[9] Alex Sievers from KillYourStereo gave the album 40 out of 100 and said: "While I applaud In Hearts Wake for putting their money where their mouth is with the eco-friendly, recycled manufacturing around the physical copies of Kaliyuga, I loathe a vast majority of the musical content on this new record.

For every 'Worldwide Suicide' or 'Dystopia' that dares lift the record up, there's a 'Husk' or a 'Timebomb' ready to cling to its feet and pull it right back down into the depths of hellish mediocrity.

"[16] New Noise gave the album a perfect score 5 out of 5 and stated: "The band's sense of 'triumph' thereby feels richly grounded, as the band guide listeners through murky musical depths but subsequently break through the metaphorical surface with their consistently invigorating guitar riffing, propulsive drum rhythm, and bass groove, which together propel the central perspective to the point of finding some kind of metaphorical light on the other side of initial chaos.

"[10] Rock 'N' Load praised the album saying, "All in all, KALIYUGA is a great release that shows In Hearts Wake grow as musicians to an incredible degree.

The album has a familiar sound that's easy to approach while being a refreshing new take on the Metalcore formula at the same time, that both fans of the genre and those who usually look past it will be able to find substance and enjoyment with great ease.