Beast Of Reincarnation review: A briefly fun Sekiro-like that becomes chewing gum for the brain
Rock Paper Shotgun reviews Beast Of Reincarnation, a Sekiro-like developed by Game Freak that shows initial promise but fails to sustain engagement. The game opens with an appealing fantasy forest setting populated by deadly creatures, equipping players with a katana, magical abilities, and a dog companion that shoots fireballs. The parry-based combat system features a generous deflection window that provides satisfying feedback and accessible difficulty compared to FromSoftware’s Sekiro.
Despite these strengths—including attractive visuals and creative creature design, notably a 9-foot grizzly bear—the reviewer finds the experience becomes monotonous and repetitive. The review’s subtitle, describing the game as “chewing gum for the brain,” suggests that while initially entertaining, Beast Of Reincarnation lacks the depth or variety to maintain player interest over extended play. The critique implies that Game Freak’s departure from their core Pokemon franchise into the action-RPG space, while conceptually promising, ultimately delivers a shallow experience that overstays its welcome despite early strategic successes in pacing and mechanics.