Beast of Reincarnation hands-on: parry-rich combat and the cutest mutant pup

Even from its first full reveal in 2025, Beast of Reincarnation was making all the right noises. Roaring through the crowd of impressive action role-playing games, Game Freak’s trek into a post-apocalyptic Japan blends the mythological with the mechanized into something fresh – helped by a “one woman and her dog saving the world”’ narrative.

The game's unique narrative structure draws inspiration from Japanese folklore, incorporating traditional myths into its gameplay and character development.