In the May 1993 edition of Dragon (Issue #193), Lester W. Smith called Critter Commandos "a rather strange game" but he recommended it, saying, "Overall, it’s a nice package at a reasonable price. Even if you haven’t been hankering to run mobs of crazed gorillas with cream pies against giant robots, this game may give you that desire. And in any event, it’s a good read."
