"[Gravity Hook HD] provides much of what I loved about Canabalt, only in a vertical climb instead of a side scrolling run... it really is a much better experience with your finger."
- Touch Arcade

"Gravity Hook became a high score-focused game that I could whip out and play any time, making it a title that'll be a mainstay on my Apple devices for a long time to come."
- GamePro

"...the presentation here is simple yet exquisite. With hand drawn backgrounds and lovingly-detailed nodes, the art direction manages to be a perfect fit. Baranowsky’s soundtracks are among the best in video games today..."
- Gamezebo

"...not only easier on the eyes, but easier to play as well."
- Kotaku

"You can feel the evolution of Semi Secret's reflex-intensive design ideas in [Gravity Hook HD]."
- IFC.com

"Like the [Canabalt], Gravity Hook HD is punishingly difficult and encourages a just-one-more-game mentality."
- MTV Multiplayer

"I can't say it's as fun or as simple as Canabalt, but it is colorful and addictive for sure."
- TUAW