Japanese video game magazine Famitsu, reviewing both versions in tandem, generally praised the gameplay, with all four reviewers generally praising the various battle functions and relationship mechanics, along with the simple interface design that allowed for ease of play. The "My Castle" feature, while starting out as feeling incomplete, was a satisfying experience. While the story was generally praised for its drama and characters, one reviewer said that the inter-character relations of the two version were complicated, and only playing one side of the story might leave players unsatisfied. As part of the review, it was given the magazine's Platinum Award