Reviewing the DOS version, a "Next Generation" critic criticized that the gameplay is boringly simplistic. "New York Magazine", on the other hand, called the novel "self-satisfied" and "boringly solipsistic". Like its protagonist, a bad guy gone boringly good, "Despicable Me 2" has no edge. She approaches him while he boringly fools around in the toilets. However, they commented that the game is boringly easy for experienced players.