| Name | Reviewer | Quote | Score |
| IGN.com (Xbox) | Aaron Boulding | The rewards were too few and too far in between to justify some of the long drawn out missions that inevitably require multiple restarts. | 6.9 out of 10 |
| The Adrenaline Vault (Xbox) | Mike Laidlaw | It's playable, it has a good storyline and it looks fine, though it doesn't live up to the potential of the Xbox. | 2.5 out of 5 |
| GameSpot.com (Xbox) | Greg Kasavin | The game's weak graphics are compensated for by its great audio, and the suspenseful sneaking gameplay and strong dose of character interaction make Prisoner of War a game that's by all means different from most others out there. | 6.8 out of 10 |
| VGLN.com (Xbox) | Jolex Del Pilar | Codemasters has more or less succeeded in releasing something very unique in the WWII gaming arena. Not for everyone but that doesn't mean it isn't good. | 7.8 out of 10 |
| GamePro.com (Xbox) | Pong Sifu | Whether or not you will enjoy Prisoner of War really depends on your taste. While it’s not as deep as it should be, the game nevertheless will keep you coming back for more. | N/A |
| Game-Revolution.com (Xbox) | Captain Stone | But while exercising my stealth skills can be fun in the myriad of mazes the Nazis have set for me, my inability to fight back and incessant item hunting have driven me quite mad. | C |
| ContactMusic.com (PlayStation 2) | Staff | Prisoner of War has been beautifully done with great attention to detail and very nice 3D graphics. | 7.5 out of 10 |
| All Game Guide (Xbox) | Michael L. House | While you may want to lease a spot in these Prisoner of War concentration camps, buying your way in on a permanent basis isn't recommended. | N/A |