 The four reviewers of "Electronic Gaming Monthly" gave the Genesis version an 8.25 out of 10, praising Zero's innovative techniques, especially his dive and swoop moves, and the colorful graphics, which one of the reviewers said surpass the Genesis's theoretical color limits.Captain Squideo of "GamePro", in contrast, commented that while most of Zero's moves are fun, the dive and swoop moves are too difficult to control.He shared EGM's approval for the game's colorful graphics, but concluded that "Difficult controls make this martial arts squirrel less than an instant superstar."