Beast of Reincarnation Reviews
With a compelling, NieR-meets-Princess Mononoke narrative, solid level design that makes the most of its linear world, and a hybrid combat system blending Sekiro-style parrying with turn-based mechanics, Beast of Reincarnation is among the most interesting action RPGs of the year. While a slow start, technical shortcomings, and other flaws may be off-putting, action game fans shouldn't be deterred from experiencing what is, overall, a very solid title.
Beast of Reincarnation is an interesting action RPG that ties together various elements to present something quite unique. While the narrative isn't particularly enthralling and it suffers from some visual and technical issues, the combat is a highlight, focusing on parries and a mix of melee and pseudo-turn-based commands that feels fun to balance. It wears its influences on its sleeve, but there are just enough fresh ideas that mean it stands apart.
I had a great time playing Beast of Reincarnation, but getting to that point was a bit of a fight. If you can manage to peel back this game’s many chitinous layers, you’ll find something lovely underneath, waiting to shine.
The fun and exciting blend of action-RPG and turn-based RPG brings something new to the genre, and it has an absolutely beautiful art style.
From its incredible soundtrack to its fantastic combat and world, Beast of Reincarnation delivers an entertaining experience. Though I wish the game's story had as much flair throughout the 30-hour experience, there is just too much to love about Game Freak's venture into a more adult-themed world.
Beast of Reincarnation is like a cheap soda, as the first fizzy sip may excite you, but it only ever gets flatter from there.
Beast of Reincarnation shines brightly thanks to its well-executed combat, fascinating world-traveling, and interesting level design. However, its poor performance, image quality, and graphical inconsistencies prevent it from becoming one of the best games of the year.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Despite a slow start, Beast of Reincarnation provides a hardcore post-apocalyptic JRPG experience wrapped in a well-woven narrative of memory and connection set to a stellar soundtrack and great art design.
Beast of Reincarnation offers a captivating world, a mysterious story that unfolds at a brisk pace, and a few well-placed twists.
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Beast of Reincarnation is a bold new title from Game Freak that liberally takes inspiration from a handful of other games, including Pokémon, but manages to twist it all into something charmingly unique.
While no masterpiece, Beast of Reincarnation’s engaging combat and bond-based core render it an endearing debut from a storied publisher. Check it out if you’re in the market for something different.
Beast of Reincarnation does a good job of lulling you into a false sense of security. After a brief prologue, you begin your journey in earnest as Emm...
While the combat challenge may seem like a barrier to some, Beast of Reincarnation wants to welcome as many players as possible at whatever speed they’re happy with, in order to share its intriguing world.
If Beast of Reincarnation is any indication of Game Freak’s capabilities when they’re taking a break from the Pokémon franchise, maybe they should be doing this sort of thing more often. Beast of Reincarnation feels fantastic to play, with a post-apocalyptic world filled with vibrant scenery and wildlife. I do wish that the narrative and characters were more engaging, but if you can look past that and appreciate the combat, you’ll find a lot to love from Beast of Reincarnation.
Beast of Reincarnation sounds great on paper, but is ultimately a hollow set of empty promises that fails to launch.
Beast of Reincarnation's narrative takes place far after mankind's decline, with nature having once again reclaimed Mother Earth for its own. Players assume the role of Emma, a gifted, or more aptly, cursed individual known as a Sealer.
Beast of Reincarnation is an understated success for Game Freak, delivering a compelling action-adventure with some very solid combat. Even if dialogue, presentation and camera often leave something to be desired, this is an enjoyable road trip unlike any other.
Beast of Reincarnation from developer Game Freak is a good first step for what could be a fun action series. The story is great, the characters are interesting, and the action, when it gets going, is fast, fun, and furious. The bland and repetitive enemies and bosses, as well as a confusing skill tree, get in the way of making this game something special.
Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation is an ambitious, genuinely satisfying action RPG built around fast, forgiving parry-based combat and a standout companion in Koo. Exploration, art direction, and the game’s boss soundtrack are all highlights, backed by roughly 30+ hours of content for players who like to explore. Camera issues, collision bugs, inconsistent handheld performance, and a total lack of accessibility options hold it back from greatness, but none of it stops this from being one of Game Freak’s best efforts yet.
Beast of Reincarnation is a typical action RPG from a not so typical developer. It's a confident first step for Game Freak, though at times that confidence can feel misplaced. Repetitive enemies, samey environments and performance issues stop it from reaching the heights of its own ambition. But when everything clicks, it’s hard to deny that Beast of Reincarnation really clicks - it’s a fast, fluid and deeply satisfying combat loop that, while derivative, is still a blast to play.