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Beast of Reincarnation review: Game Freak’s messy but thrilling action-RPG

Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation blends familiar mechanics from major action-RPGs with its own touches. The game feels messy and muddled in places, but combat and traversal deliver exhilarating moments. It also provides a surprising amount of emotional depth that helps offset its flaws.

• Beast of Reincarnation is developed by Game Freak.
• The game borrows heavily from the genre’s biggest hits in its design and systems.
• Reviewers find the overall design messy and muddled in places.
• Combat and traversal are highlighted as exhilarating, and the game contains a surprising amount of emotional depth.