PC Gamer has published its evaluation of Beast of Reincarnation, Game Freak's sci-fi action RPG released on PC for $60. Reviewer Shaun Prescott awarded the game a score of 73 out of 100, characterizing it as fun, admirable, gorgeous, and flawed.

Quick Facts

  • Release Date: August 4, 2026
  • Platform: PC (Tested on an RTX 3060 laptop, Ryzen 5 5600H, 16GB RAM)
  • Developer: Game Freak
  • Publisher: Fictions
  • Price: $60

Combat and Gameplay Findings

According to the review, Beast of Reincarnation places Emma, a Blight-infected protagonist, into a fast-paced action framework centered heavily on parrying. Reviewers likened the tempo and focus to Stellar Blade, though noting that Emma's parry windows sit at a more forgiving spot between Sekiro and Stellar Blade.

Players can utilize bows and crossbows with elemental ammunition types, or upgrade Emma's hair to traverse platforms and attack foes. Alongside Emma is a canine companion named Koo, who fights automatically and features special attacks accessible via a turn-based menu that marginally heals the player.

Strengths and Criticisms

Review findings point to major boss encounters as the combat high point, where player abilities interlock cleanly into what the review describes as a balletic experience. The presentation received praise for its quiet, patient, and melancholic atmosphere, paired with strong Japanese voice acting.

However, the evaluation notes several drawbacks. Encounter design across discreet map areas was described as dull due to sparsely placed enemies. Additionally, the rugged art style features visually busy and overly green environments that occasionally obscure level geometry and exploration.

Performance and Platform Caveats

Performance on the tested setup (RTX 3060 laptop, Ryzen 5 5600H, 16GB RAM) struggled, with frequent frame drops below 60fps on medium settings with FSR 3 enabled. PC Gamer noted that a performance patch rolled out just before the review went live, which was not tested.

For portable players, Steam Deck compatibility is officially marked as "Unknown" by Valve and is considered unlikely to function properly.