Beast of Reincarnation Reviews
Beast of Reincarnation is an ambitious action RPG that blends a heartfelt coming-of-age story with satisfying parry-driven combat, memorable audio design, and rewarding exploration.
Beast of Reincarnation blends Sekiro-style parries, Clair Obscure-inspired action inputs, and weighty Soulslike boss fights into a combat system that feels fun and rewarding. It doesn't quite surpass the games that inspired it, but it carves out an identity that's very much a beast of its own.
Unfortunately, Beast of Reincarnation is a complete failure for Game Freak. Graphics straight out of the last decade, unresponsive controls, bugs, and performance issues are just a few of the elements that work against this game. I’m incredibly sad about this, because the game had enormous potential before its release, which was completely destroyed when we received the final product.
Review in Polish | Read full review
“Beast of Reincarnation has some good ideas, but it keeps spinning them until there’s no life left. The fun combat, original movement and Koo carry the experience as much as they can, yet the recycling and repetitiveness dull this beast’s fangs far too early.
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Beast of Reincarnation falters in its storytelling, but shines with its creative exploration and fun mix of action and strategic combat.
Beast of Reincarnation is a massive risk for Game Freak, and while it misses the mark in a few areas, mainly with its plot and the occasional technical hiccup, the combat is simply that good. It’s the kind of combat system that kept me coming back, and ultimately makes the game worth the price of admission. So, I’d say the risk paid off.
While the parrying mechanics and cooperative action with <Ku> are solid enough, the game becomes tedious as it fails to effectively convey its narrative, including its compelling worldview and the characters´ emotional arcs. Combined with monotonous boss battles, uninspired field design, and awkward camera angles, it ultimately feels like a title that still lacks the necessary know-how for crafting an action RPG.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Beast of Reincarnation is a bold step outside Game Freak’s comfort zone, and much of what works here showcases a genuinely talented studio trying something new. The problem is that the experience as a whole is held back by decisions that undermine its potential: a narrative that takes too long to get going, an excessive reliance on recycled bosses, repetitive environments, and PC optimization that still needs some work. It’s a game with genuine moments of brilliance, but they’re surrounded by quite a bit of padding, repetition, and a constant sense of “almost there.” It’s worth checking out for fans of the genre who are willing to overlook some missteps, but it falls well short of being the definitive leap Game Freak may have been looking for beyond Pokémon.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
This should have been fantastic. The signs of a great game are easy to spot throughout Beast of Reincarnation. I loved its striking art direction and genuinely addictive combat system. The combat is so satisfying that you’ll actively go looking for enemies to slaughter simply because fighting them is too fun. On the other hand, its story is bland, its visuals can look surprisingly muddy, and the framerate seemingly refuses to behave like it belongs in a normal video game
Beast of Reincarnation isn't a perfect game, but one can argue that it came close. It had all the makings to be one of 2026’s breakout hits, but its flaws and weaknesses in all of its aspects were just too noticeable to let go. But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad game at all. Its extremely strong worldbuilding, enjoyable hybrid combat, and great art direction make it into an experience that’s compelling enough to get you through till the end.
'Beast of Reincarnation' is undoubtedly a game filled with great ingredients. It has plenty going for it, from its compelling world and characters to its satisfying action. Yet it ultimately fails to bring these elements together into a cohesive, polished experience. With shortcomings at nearly every turn preventing its individual strengths from complementing one another, the game ends up as a middling title, leaving behind little more than the unrealized potential to become something truly great.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Beast of Reincarnation boasts distinctive visuals and easy action, but meaningless, repetitive boss fights and generic level design keep it firmly short of what action-game fans expect — a game that fails to realize its own potential.
Review in Korean | Read full review
There are points in the experience that frustrated the hell out of me. Then, there were other points where I was loving every minute of it, celebrating every win. I think there is something special buried under the muck, and that’s a shame to think about. What a fully realized adventure might have looked like, but I did enjoy what we got. I liked it; sometimes I liked it a lot, even if I never came to love it.
Beast of Reincarnation is a game with clear potential, but one that currently feels far from fully realized. Its combat system is easily its strongest aspect, offering fast, intuitive gameplay that is accessible enough to avoid becoming overly frustrating. Unfortunately, almost everything else struggles to reach the same level.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Beast of Reincarnation delivers flashy and flexible combat through the strong partnership between Emma and Koo, but dull storytelling, repetitive environments, and a persistent lack of polish prevent its ambitious journey from reaching its full potential.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Beast of Reincarnation is akin to a botanical graft that successfully blends its influences to create something that, while capitalizing on the current game design trends, also retains a sense of honesty in what it wants to deliver and, of course, still serves as a reminder that Game Freak is still capable of producing sufficiently distinctive experiences when given the opportunity.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Ultimately, Beast of Reincarnation lands exactly where a 7.5 should. It’s too enjoyable to dismiss, too uneven to wholeheartedly recommend and consistently entertaining despite several obvious shortcomings.
Beast of Reincarnation has satisfying combat, fun exploration, and a great setting. Unfortunately, the game never fully realizes its potential due to repetitive encounters, inconsistent storytelling, and technical flaws.
Beast of Reincarnation delivers rewarding, parry-focused combat and a genuinely likable partnership between Emma and Koo. Repetitive enemies and pacing issues hold it back, but there's real ambition and craft on display.
Beast of Reincarnation proves that Game Freak can excel beyond Pokémon, delivering a compelling action RPG with rewarding combat, a striking post-apocalyptic world, and an ambitious adventure full of personality.
Review in Spanish | Read full review