Jaguar XJ220 received good reviews. Amiga Action rated the game 98% and praised the intuitive game play and the inclusion of a track editor.[1]CU Amiganoted that the quantity of detail that is in the game sets it apart from other racing games. Detail such as options, control using the mouse or joystick, track editor and manual or automatic gears. The magazine also noted the high quality sound, which includes an in-game CD player with a choice of six tracks.[2]The One Amigarated the game 85% and said that Jaguar XJ220 is an essential purchase, as well as it being better than the racing game that was popular at the time, Lotus II. The magazine said that the game was the bestarcade-styleracing game available.