Reception
IGN gave the Virtual Console release a 6 out of 10, criticizing its difficult to learn play mechanics and absurd cast of characters. They praised the game's story, training mode, and "inner strength meter" but concluded "it's not likely that many players who've never previously heard of the game will have the patience to spend that much time getting to know it." Electronic Gaming Monthly similarly gave the game a 6.25 out of 10.
In 2011, Complex included it on the list of ten "most blatant Mortal Kombat ripoffs", but added that it was "one of the more successful faux-MK fighters" and "the only thing that sucked was the difficulty." In 2012, Complex also featured it on the list of the 25 Sega franchises they would like to see revisited, as "the game's cast of female assassins, beastmen and gladiators was so offbeat, it made them more awesome."
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