 Lewis Cameron of "Official Xbox Magazine" found the gameplay dull and repetitive despite liking the variety of attack options, and faulted most other aspects including the graphics and localization.VideoGamer.com's Will Freeman enjoyed the magic system and later levels, but criticized the graphics and its "basic" content.During its debut week in Japan, "Bullet Witch" reached 21st place in gaming charts with sales of 9,083 units, being the best-selling Xbox 360 title that week.