Beast of Reincarnation Review: A Promising Sekiro-Like That Fades Fast
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Rock Paper Shotgun reviews Game Freak's new Sekiro-like, Beast of Reincarnation, finding an initially gorgeous and fun action game that ultimately loses its flavor over time.
Game Freak is stepping well outside its comfort zone with Beast of Reincarnation, moving away from classic monster-catching roots to deliver a fantasy action title styled after Sekiro. According to a recent review by Callum Williams over at Rock Paper Shotgun, the game makes a stellar first impression. Players step into the boots of Emma, a sci-fi samurai accompanied by a fireball-shooting canine companion named Koo, navigating a striking fantasy forest filled with towering creatures and tight parry mechanics that deliver an instant dopamine hit.
Unfortunately, that strong opening act quickly gives way to repetitive gameplay loops. Williams points out that the initial charm wears off across the game's twelve open-zone levels, revealing floaty movement, erratic difficulty balancing, and a general lack of lasting depth. While inventive mechanics like the Entanglement Gauge add some smart risk-and-reward strategy to posture management, and Koo acts as a fun nod to the studio's creature-collecting history, the core experience eventually turns into autopilot grinding rather than a memorable challenge.
For players tracking every new soulslike hitting the market across console and PC, Beast of Reincarnation offers a fun few hours before losing its flavor. It is an ambitious pivot for a developer so long defined by one iconic franchise, even if the execution ultimately stumbles down the stretch. You can read the full, in-depth critique over at Rock Paper Shotgun to see how the rest of Emma's journey shakes out before you decide to add it to your rotation.
Tags: Beast of Reincarnation, Game Freak, Sekiro-like, Soulslike, Rock Paper Shotgun
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun