Geson Hatchett writes:
"This is, to date, one of the best DS games of the year, and if you were ever around for the golden age of arcade games, shooters, and the like, then you owe it to yourself to pick his sucker up. Just don't expect it to play nice when you do. However, should you prove yourself worthy of the challenge, Bangai-O Spirits will reward you with the potential for infinite amusement. There are very few games in all of history that can make such a claim."