Reanimal Reviews
As the credits rolled after my four hour and 30-minute journey, I found myself a little lost trying to decipher exactly what had happened, but the experience getting there was the compelling next step of the gameplay seen in the previous Little Nightmares titles.
Tarsier's new horror platformer takes all of the lessons learned from Little Nightmares and creates a darker, more sinister, and more impactful experience.
A haunting, surreal and disturbing journey that sticks with you long after the credits roll
Reanimal once again proves, if proof were even necessary, the strong authorial identity of a development studio finally unleashed, free to express itself without softening or diluting its vision. Reanimal is an auteur horror experience: deeply cryptic and not easy to decode, yet a bold and genuinely rare work within its genre.
Review in Italian | Read full review
REANIMAL is a fantastic co-op game for the Nintendo Switch 2, running at 60 fps most of the time. The simple, minimalistic controls make it a breeze to play with Joy-Cons shared between two players. It’s also an excellent gateway horror game for kids to get into since it’s easy to pick up and play and feels responsive as hell.
REANIMAL continues everything great that we expect from the developer, but the short length and irritatingly small details hold it back a bit.
Outstanding Rated M for Mature survival horror cinematic platformer on Nintendo Switch 2
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Review in Russian | Read full review
It's also nice to see that the game’s performance is outstanding, and the co-op aspect is one of the highlights. Yes, it’s not a very long game, but it tells a very refreshing story that we can easily connect with challenging moments in our lives. Plus, mechanics like scuba diving or driving break the mold, while offering yet another way to experience this troublesome, yet beautiful world they created.
REANIMAL is an interesting game for players. And that means all players, because the game is so simple that literally anyone can play it – even someone who has no experience with gaming.
Review in Polish | Read full review
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Review in Arabic | Read full review
Tarsier picks up where it left off. They've once again done a great job with the atmosphere and storytelling. The only drawback is that they've been stingy this time, making the game quite short. It would have been better if they had made the main game a bit longer instead of saving a significant portion of the content for expansions.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Reanimal is a standout addition to the survival horror genre, building upon the successful foundation established by Little Nightmares while confidently carving out its own identity. By refining the tense atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and unsettling creature design that made its predecessor so memorable, it delivers a more focused and immersive experience. The result is not only a meaningful evolution of a proven formula, but also one of the most impressive indie releases of the year.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Reanimal is an engaging yet familiar experience that, thanks to its artistic atmosphere, vividly portrays decay, death, and despair. While its artistic approach is admirable, the game could have performed far better in terms of level design, the depth of its gameplay mechanics, and certain technical aspects. If you enjoyed similar games like the first two Little Nightmares games, you will enjoy this one too.
Review in Persian | Read full review
It feels like we've been waiting for it for a long time, but Little Nightmares dev Tarsier Studios has finally delivered its next game. Unsurprisingly, Reanimal feels very much like Little Nightmares in all but name. While it doesn't have the strongest narrative, stellar visuals, an eerie atmosphere and excellent environmental puzzles all more than make up for it.
REANIMAL on Nintendo Switch 2 marks a striking reinvention for Tarsier Studios, taking the studio’s talent for intimate horror and expanding it into a richer, more confident adventure. Tight controls, a smartly reactive camera and impressive AI make every escape and puzzle feel fair, while the island’s layered design blends openness with subtle guidance to create a world that rewards curiosity without losing momentum. It’s a bold step beyond the Little Nightmares formula and a clear statement of what Tarsier can achieve on its own terms.
It's neither punishing nor oppressively surreal, offering nothing that hasn't been done before better and quirkier. Atmosphere can only go so far I'm afraid.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Reanimal delivers a tense, visually striking survival-horror experience in the vein of Little Nightmares. Its cooperative gameplay, claustrophobic levels, and subtle storytelling keep players on edge, while hidden collectibles extend the 6'8 hour runtime. Though it doesn't reinvent the wheel, it refines the series' formula with style and atmosphere.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
REANIMAL represents a visceral and larger-scale evolution of the formula established by Tarsier Studios in Little Nightmares. While the title disappoints due to its brevity, it shines through its world design, which utilizes visual communication to guide the player organically through an intriguing horror universe. The experience is further elevated by an exemplary cooperative mode, featuring accessible options like Friend's Pass and local co-op.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Reanimal is a disturbing and visually meticulous déjà-vu, where gameplay lacks courage and co-op isn't fully exploited. Still, better to play it in two than alone.
Review in Italian | Read full review