[1][2][3] Written, directed, and animated (in the style of a 16-bit video game) by Paul Robertson, the film received positive reviews from critics.

On the cusp of defeat, the pair summon Snuffles, the Ricklets, and Ice-T as a distraction, before Morty stabs the monstrosity through the eye, destroying it.

[5][6] On April 20, the first promotional poster had been revealed, designed by Paul Robertson, who would animate the television special, and who had previously produced numerous Rick and Morty-themed advertisements for the network.

[5] On the film's release, Bleeding Cool lauded it as "something enjoyable to pass out to" following the scheduled marathon of Rick and Morty's fourth season, stating that "one thing everyone could agree on [was that] artist/animator Paul Robertson (@probzz) blew viewers' minds.

[7] Decider praised the film as "just as much fun" as the title implies, stating that one would "start wishing this was a real video game" on watching it.