Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker Reception Review scores

| Publication | Score | Review_ |
|---|---|---|
| 1up.com | B | → |
| Weekly Famitsu | 36 of 40 | print |
| GamePro.com | 6.5 of 10 | → |
| GameSpot | 7.5 of 10 | → |
| Hardcore Gamer Magazine | 9.5 of 10 | print |
| IGN.com | 7.9 of 10 | → |
| Nintendo Power | 8 of 10 | print |
| Play Magazine | 7 of 10 | print |
| Metacritic | 76 of 100 | → |