[1] The game's turn-based combat and other gameplay was often compared to the Final Fantasy series by critics.

[2] Christian Nutt of GameSpot rated the game 4.8/10 points, calling it "Koei's Final Fantasy".

While praising the fact that individual enemies were visible in dungeons, he nevertheless said that they moved "lethargically" and were easily avoided.

[3] New Zealand Station called the game "highly unoriginal" and "a straight rip off from Final Fantasy", saying that it "thankfully" had not made it to local shores.

[4] Dengeki Online praised the game's high degree of freedom in an anniversary feature, remarking on how the player could change the story and which party members joined.