 Bob Mackey, also writing for USgamer, discussed "Spirit of Justice" use of elements from previous games, and called Maya's return the most notable of them.Steven Bogos of "The Escapist" called her a fan favorite, and said that her return was a treat for players.Alexa Ray Corriea at GameSpot also liked her reappearance, and said that after playing one of the episodes set in the United States, she was "itching to get back to Khura'in" and spend time with Maya.