The heart of the episode is the chaotic formation of the team between , Khun Aguero Agnes , and Rak Wraithraiser .

For many, this episode was the moment the series "hooked" them. While the first episode was a dark fairytale, the second transformed the show into a battle-shonen with deep lore and a focus on survival of the fittest. Reviewers on YouTube noted that the pacing and faithfulness to the original webtoon were at their peak here, scoring it as high as a 9 or 10 out of 10 for its effectiveness as an introductory arc. Review: Tower of God Episode 2 Best in Show

: Many fans compared the team-building and testing atmosphere to the Hunter Exam arc, specifically noting the airship setting and the appearance of the test administrator, Lero Ro.