In his 1989 review of the film, Joe Kane of The New York Daily News found the film "hilarious", referring to it as a "camp classic". Jon Condit of Dread Central gave the film a score of three out of five, calling it "a genuinely nutty attempt at low budget monster movie-making". Condit also noted that in spite of the film's many flaws, its goofy charm made it highly enjoyable. Fred Beldin from Allmovie gave the film a similar review, stating "Attack of the Beast Creatures "will seem monotonous to some viewers, but there are enjoyably odd moments to savor". The Psychotronic Video Guides Michael Weldon found the film's cheesiness enjoyable, while also comparing the title monsters to the killer doll in the television film Trilogy of Terror. Reviewing the film at its Video Vortex screening, Joseph A. Ziemba of Birth.Movies.Death gave the film a positive review, commending the film for its ambition, calling it "a triumph of enthusiastic ambition and amateur aesthetics". Thomas Scalzo from Not Coming to a Theater Near You commended director Stanley's enthusiasm, which Scalzo felt was clearly visible throughout the film, as well as the film's B-movie charm.
