The science fiction setting places human settlers at odds with a deadly cybernetic invasion force.

42, William A. Barton reviewed the original three-book edition and commented, "If you can overlook its amateurish production (and the price helps in this), I think you'll find The Mechanoid Invasion worth the investment.

Swan's favorite part of the game was the "vivid setting" that had humans hopelessly outclassed by the Mechanoids.

As Swan summarized it, "The situation is desperate, and the result is a level of tension seldom achieved in a role-playing game."

Swan concluded by giving the game a solid rating of 3 out of 4, saying, "science fiction fans shouldn't miss Mechanoids.