 In "Electronic Gaming Monthly"s "Best and Worst of 1989", the game won "Best Game of the Year" honors for the TurboGrafx-16.The magazine cited a "perfect blend of action and adventure" and outstanding graphics and sound.It also received an award for "Coolest Boss Attackers" for its final boss Jagu – an award that was shared with 1989 Sega Genesis "Best Game of the Year" "Ghouls 'n Ghosts" for its final boss "Loki".