[6] Rock Sound called the song "everything we’d expect from [Babymetal] with a bit of Dragonforce’s exhilarating, flame-fingered guitar added in for good measure.

[8] According to Kadokawa, the song consists of twin shred guitars courtesy of Li and Totman, with a dynamic sound derived of melodic speed metal.

It has also been considered the "final stage" of Babymetal and the prologue to Metal Resistance, and a transition performance that demonstrates the band's growth from the previous album.

"[10] "Road of Resistance" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, with most praise of the collaborative work between DragonForce and the band.

[14] "Road of Resistance" premiered at a concert as part of the band's Back to the USA / UK Tour 2014 at O2 Academy, Brixton.

[18] Digital download Recording and management Personnel Credits adapted from Metal Resistance liner notes[20] and Google Play.