Game Freak is no stranger to hype, and even less so when it comes to falling short of expectations. I felt compelled at nearly every single turn to see what awaited next, and for much of my opening hours, Beast of Reincarnation didn’t disappoint. "I’m not expecting triple-A cinematics from Game Freak, but the lack of movement, the odd cuts and even reused animations in specific circumstances stick out." "Combat is the core appeal, and arguably what will endear Beast of Reincarnation to most players. Combat is the core appeal, and arguably what will endear Beast of Reincarnation to most players.