Beast of Reincarnation Reviews
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...
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.
Beast of Reincarnation provides a very engaging, organic exploration with remarkable freedom of movement. It is also full of systems that aren’t always well designed and tedious cutscenes that take ages to tell a relatively simple story. It’s a decent game that comes very close to being really good, but the latter half drags it down by neglecting its greatest strengths. Ultimately, I still think the game is worth a go for fans of the genre.
Review in Polish | Read full review
A solid combat system and some worthwhile ideas give Beast of Reincarnation a handful of bright spots, but they are not enough to conceal the disappointment surrounding the game as a whole. Its mediocre and at times tedious levels, combined with highly repetitive and poorly designed boss battles, make the overall experience feel thoroughly dull, while its story is even more baffling.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Beast of Reincarnation is an ambitious game, and that's ultimately both its greatest strength and its biggest weakness. It's refreshing to see Game Freak step so far outside Pokémon's shadow, and the result is packed with inventive ideas and genuinely excellent combat. Unfortunately, uneven level design, rough presentation, and a general lack of polish keep those ideas from reaching their full potential. Even so, I had a good time with the game. If you're willing to overlook the title's rough edges and meet it on its own terms, there's a lot to enjoy. More than anything, Beast of Reincarnation feels like the foundation for something truly special, and I hope Game Freak gets the chance to build on it with a sequel.
Beast of Reincarnation presents something fun and different, but unfortunately rushes its landing, resulting in an unpolished and forgettable story despite its enjoyable gameplay.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Beast of Reincarnation is a great game and shines in its gameplay with its various combat options. The story isn't bad, but its unfolding is slow to the point of being boring. Some technical issues with the frame rate (which will probably be fixed with updates) are also apparent. Finally, the bosses are amazing, but there's a bit of unnecessary repetition of them throughout the journey.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Featuring a rich world ripe for exploration and deep, impactful combat, Beast of Reincarnation is a fantastic action RPG worthy of all adventurers this summer.
Beast of Reincarnation nails the combat but falls slightly short in the other pillars of its core gameplay. Nothing is outright bad, but it's that small difference-that final push-that keeps it from aspiring to be a new benchmark in the action genre.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Beast of Reincarnation impresses with its atmosphere and combat system, but a few shortcomings keep it from standing among the best action RPGs.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Beast of Reincarnation has a lot going for it with its distinct game world, clever traversal abilities, and challenging combat that'll thoroughly test your ability to parry. With all of that in mind, I can't help but wonder... will we get a Koo plushie? 🐕
Beast of Reincarnation leaves the unmistakable mark of a bold yet unfinished project: the idea is there, the direction too, and at times Game Freak shows surprising confidence in stepping outside its creative comfort zone. But every spark is held back by rough design choices, a story that never takes off, and a gameplay loop that fades too quickly. The combat, however, is sharp, responsive, layered — sometimes even thrilling. It’s here that you glimpse what the game could have been: a fresh start, a sign of maturity for a studio long defined by a single brand. In the end, it’s a fascinating but uneven work, capable of both surprising and disappointing, suspended between strong ideas and clear limitations. Worth a look for anyone curious to see Game Freak truly experiment, even if it never becomes fully memorable.
Review in Italian | Read full review
With several interesting ideas, the fun of Beast of Reincarnation runs into technical limitations and excessive repetition, resulting in an experience full of ups and downs.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Despite its narrative shortcomings, Beast of Reincarnation is an ambitious and rewarding action RPG that deserves to be on the radar of genre fans.
Beast of Reincarnation hides one of the best parry systems of the year beneath a stillness that sometimes weighs too heavy. When it all clicks, it's pure elegance; when it doesn't, you feel every extra second of silence.
Review in Spanish | Read full review