Joker has been recognized as one of the most notable or visible examples of disability representation in video games. Da Silva Leite cited Joker as an exemplary demonstration of how a video game's narrative could meet accessibility guideline principles of non-discrimination and respect for differences, since he is primarily presented by his characteristics as a ship's pilot in the universe of Mass Effect as opposed to his mobility disability. Online disability lifestyle publication Disability Horizons published an article in 2021 which highlights Joker as the best representation of disability in the Mass Effect trilogy due to his consistent portrayal as a competent and unique individual. The International Journal of Computer Game Research published two articles, in 2018 and 2020 respectively, which critically analyzed Joker's representation as a character with disabilities.
