Reanimal Reviews
A sharper, more disciplined refinement of the Little Nightmares blueprint that trades reinvention for near flawless execution and comes out stronger for it.
Reanimal follows in the footsteps of Little Nightmates by being a minimalist, concise experience steeped in mystery. But it's only that, Tarsier Studios was again successful in making a distinct world with a darker and surreal tone, with more excitement and less linearity.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
REANIMAL is a very coherent evolution of what Tarsier Studios had been building, further honing their talent for creating oppressive and impactful worlds. It doesn't reinvent the formula, but it elevates it thanks to top-notch art direction and sound design, and a cooperative mode that adds real personality to the experience. Its limitations in gameplay depth and its tight length are still present, but they are clearly secondary to the strength of its premise. It's a game that stays with you long after you finish it, and that's something not all games achieve.
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The game offers a horror experience that relies heavily on atmosphere and artistic design, and it truly succeeds in creating a constant sense of tension and mystery from the first moments until the end, where the visual and audio aspects work in clear harmony to enhance the feeling of dread and continuous anxiety. On the other hand, it suffers from weak level design and a lack of puzzles that could have added greater depth to the experience, in addition to the repetition of chases in a way that makes them lose their impact over time, as well as a superficial combat system that was not sufficiently utilized to be an effective and influential element in the gameplay. It is an enjoyable game in terms of atmosphere and artistic presentation, but it could have been much better if more focus had been placed on level design, diversifying the gameplay, and granting the player more varied tools and challenges that enhance the value of the experience as a whole.
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Reanimal is equal parts horrifying and daunting. Fun in ways only horror gamers can appreciate, you’ll spend as much time exploring the beautifully designed world from Tarsier, as you will trying to escape it, and its disgusting, body horror inhabitants. Decent puzzles, good platforming and some seriously impressive world design await if you can deal with some simple, if not repetitive gameplay.
REANIMAL is a triumph. It takes the formula Tarsier perfected and injects it with adrenaline, vehicle combat, and a darker, grittier aesthetic. The cooperative mechanics are engaging, the world is terrifyingly realized, and the creature designs will fuel nightmares for weeks. While the ending feels like a sudden slap in the face, the quality of the ride leading up to it is undeniable. If you have a friend and a strong stomach, this is an essential play. Just don't trust the sheep.
Reanimal successfully evolves the studio’s horror formula into a cooperative experience without losing what made their previous titles special. It’s unsettling, artistic and consistently tense from start to finish — especially when played with others. Fans of atmospheric horror platformers will feel right at home, while newcomers looking for a cinematic survival experience have an excellent entry point here.
Reanimal is unsettling, oppressive and sometimes shocking, yet masterfully crafted - a game that trusts you to interpret its horrors and draw your own conclusions.
I recommend Reanimal to anyone who enjoys atmospheric horror adventures, especially in co-op. It delivers a short but impactful experience with excellent direction, solid mechanics, and enough creepy moments to make you check if something’s moving under your bed at night.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Those who enjoyed the first *Little Nightmares* games developed by Tarsier Studios are sure to be delighted with the new title they've released
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Reanimal dives further into its horror elements and themes compared to the Little Nightmare games, all while adding even more combat and exploration into the mix.
It does feel a little unfair considering how much I spent my playthrough comparing these games to each other, but at the same time that’s the most logical way to engage with them. Leaving a studio to say they want to create their own IP — that looks entirely like their previous projects — doesn’t leave me much to work with.
A 3D horror experience from the creators of Little Nightmares: Reanimal. Does it push the genre forward with cinematic atmosphere and co-op mechanics?
Review in Turkish | Read full review
REANIMAL is a beautiful horror journey that uses subtlety to its advantage. The lack of dialogue and cutscenes is traded for worldbuilding, while the gameplay highlights more thrilling chases rather than action-packed combat. Both are used to great effect, even in spite of some major issues with exploration and a few glitches here and there. If you're a fan of the horror genre, Little Nightmares, or have a friend to play with, though, REANIMAL is a must-buy.
Reanimal is an impressive horror adventure that lacks depth and content, which makes it hard to recommend at full price.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
As someone who usually steers clear of horror, Reanimal is one of the few games have been actively excited for – as a fan of the first two Little Nightmares games, I expected nothing but the best from Tarsier Studios and they delivered spectacularly. An unsettling, well-paced horror that serves up both a stunningly designed world as well as enough subtext to keep video game essayists in work for a decade, Reanimal is a must-play.
Reanimal was hard to put down, with sensational pacing that builds tension and then plays out spectacular cinematic scenes
REANIMAL isn’t trying to compete with action-heavy horror games. It’s not trying to overwhelm you with content or mechanics. It’s a moody, restrained, carefully designed experience built around atmosphere and emotional weight. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t constantly try to scare you. Instead, it creates a space that feels wrong and lets you sit inside it for a while. If you’re the kind of player who values tone and environmental storytelling over complexity, REANIMAL is worth your time. It’s not perfect. But it’s confident in what it wants to be. And that counts for a lot.
Reanimal manages to satisfy your craving for a horror platformer in an iconic way, without clinging to the past, deepening the gameplay, further developing the narrative, and presenting a highly distinctive art style.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Reanimal has a great, dark story that is very engaging and immersive. This game is essentially what Little Nightmares III should have been. A story that was much darker, creepier, thrilling, unsettling, and above all else, an exciting experience. A far more detailed and refined visuals, and the puzzles are brilliantly done as the game did not necessarily have to rely too much on them for an immersive experience.