Beast of Reincarnation Reviews
Game Freak channels a post-apocalyptic reality that reflects our own repetitive erosion cycles, with a fair bit of hand-holding
Beast of Reincarnation is a good game. Ignoring how original or otherwise it may be, the combat has a satisfying weight to it, and the exploration mechanics are an interesting wrinkle as you delve through the various environments.
Game Freak continues to surprise us.
Is it worth giving the game a chance? Yes, but don't expect to suddenly discover a "hidden gem." In Beast of Reincarnation, there's roughly an equal mix of what can captivate you and what makes you yawn. Moreover, Game Freak isn't doing itself any favors by borrowing so heavily from other projects without managing to fully deliver on any of it.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Beast of Reincarnation proves that Game Freak really knows how to make video games when given enough time. Quite a lot of time, actually-considering the first draft dates back to 2020 and it took six years to reach release. But those six years were well spent, because despite a few rough edges and stumbles, the end result is a blast to play.
Review in Italian | Read full review
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 has a great combat system with fresh ideas. However, numerous flaws make it difficult to enjoy the game all the way to the end."
Review in German | Read full review
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.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Alright combat and the occasional pretty maps aren't enough to make up for wooden characters and a lack of variety.
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.