Aiding & Abetting called The Dimension Gate "oddly dissonant" and "unsettling, especially with the lush backgrounds provided." The critic went on to say "the strange sounds created are worth studying in detail." Industrial Reviews awarded the album four out of five stars and praised the vocal performances while comparing the band favorably to Thine Eyes and Dead Can Dance. Sonic Boom called the album "A unique concept" and said "the vocalist has a deep haunting, almost melodic voice, coupled tightly with the upbeat story telling music, makes for interesting listening."
