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Beast of Reincarnation

Beast of Reincarnation

Released: 8/3/2026

Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan, humanity's only hope lies with Emma, an outcast shunned from society for her affliction, and Koo, the blighted dog. Together, they embark on this expansive adventure in this one-person, one-dog action RPG. Experience a journey where you feel moments of loneliness, and also the reliability and comfort of your companion. Savor a world of impermanence, where forests suddenly burst forth amidst the wasteland. As Emma and Koo travel through this beautiful yet harsh world, their bond and abilities blossom. Customize your playstyle with unique skill trees, gear, and spirit stones to survive this beautiful yet brutal world. Define your own playstyle through your preferred loadout, including ranged, stealthy, and aggressive combat. In this world ravaged by blight...what will you find at the end of your journey? Emma and Koo’s Synergy Emma and Koo create a revolutionary action RPG experience. Fight as a unit, using Emma's sword abilities while giving Koo commands to unleash various techniques in a hybrid combat system that combines elements of action and turn-based RPGs. Japan: Year 4026 Travel through a beautiful yet harsh post-apocalyptic world. Experience the ever-changing scenery, in the blighted forest, and the Bosses that rule this world. Emma and Koo, who met in the far east, are tasked with battling Bosses from all over the world and capturing their powers in order to defeat the Beast of Reincarnation. A Story Filled With Secrets Dive into a brutal narrative where every character hides a dangerous truth. Uncover the intertwined fates of Emma and Koo in this profound story.

Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan, humanity's only hope lies with Emma, an outcast shunned from society for her affliction, and Koo, the blighted dog. Together, they embark on this expansive adventure in this one-person, one-dog action RPG. Experience a journey where you feel moments of loneliness, and also the reliability and comfort of your companion. Savor a world of impermanence, where forests suddenly burst forth amidst the wasteland. As Emma and Koo travel through this beautiful yet harsh world, their bond and abilities blossom. Customize your playstyle with unique skill trees, gear, and spirit stones to survive this beautiful yet brutal world. Define your own playstyle through your preferred loadout, including ranged, stealthy, and aggressive combat. In this world ravaged by blight...what will you find at the end of your journey? Emma and Koo’s Synergy Emma and Koo create a revolutionary action RPG experience. Fight as a unit, using Emma's sword abilities while giving Koo commands to unleash various techniques in a hybrid combat system that combines elements of action and turn-based RPGs. Japan: Year 4026 Travel through a beautiful yet harsh post-apocalyptic world. Experience the ever-changing scenery, in the blighted forest, and the Bosses that rule this world. Emma and Koo, who met in the far east, are tasked with battling Bosses from all over the world and capturing their powers in order to defeat the Beast of Reincarnation. A Story Filled With Secrets Dive into a brutal narrative where every character hides a dangerous truth. Uncover the intertwined fates of Emma and Koo in this profound story.

Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan, humanity's only hope lies with Emma, an outcast shunned from society for her affliction, and Koo, the blighted dog. Together, they embark on this expansive adventure in this one-person, one-dog action RPG. Experience a journey where you feel moments of loneliness, and also the reliability and comfort of your companion. Savor a world of impermanence, where forests suddenly burst forth amidst the wasteland. As Emma and Koo travel through this beautiful yet harsh world, their bond and abilities blossom. Customize your playstyle with unique skill trees, gear, and spirit stones to survive this beautiful yet brutal world. Define your own playstyle through your preferred loadout, including ranged, stealthy, and aggressive combat. In this world ravaged by blight...what will you find at the end of your journey? Emma and Koo’s Synergy Emma and Koo create a revolutionary action RPG experience. Fight as a unit, using Emma's sword abilities while giving Koo commands to unleash various techniques in a hybrid combat system that combines elements of action and turn-based RPGs. Japan: Year 4026 Travel through a beautiful yet harsh post-apocalyptic world. Experience the ever-changing scenery, in the blighted forest, and the Bosses that rule this world. Emma and Koo, who met in the far east, are tasked with battling Bosses from all over the world and capturing their powers in order to defeat the Beast of Reincarnation. A Story Filled With Secrets Dive into a brutal narrative where every character hides a dangerous truth. Uncover the intertwined fates of Emma and Koo in this profound story.

Critics
74
Steam
58
Metacritic
61

Score Breakdown

74.0

Critic Average

79 reviews

58

Steam User Score

5,809 reviews

61

Metacritic User Score

355 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+15.7
Metacritic Disparity
+13.0
Combined Disparity
+14.4

Average of both sources

Review Timing

79 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Based on 79 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 74.0/100. Critics score this game 15.7 points higher than Steam users and 13.0 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 79)+
  1. Paweł BortkiewiczviaZdobywcyGier.eu
    Aug 17, 2026·Launch window
    40/100View review
    Steam 58.3/100 · -18.3 ptsMetacritic 61/100 · -21.0 pts
  2. Quinn CollinsviaPCGamesN
    Aug 14, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 58.3/100 · +21.7 ptsMetacritic 61/100 · +19.0 pts
  3. Алексей ЕгоровviaGameMAG
    Aug 14, 2026·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 58.3/100 · +1.7 ptsMetacritic 61/100 · -1.0 pts
  4. Dylan KocinsviaMKAU Gaming
    Aug 13, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 58.3/100 · +21.7 ptsMetacritic 61/100 · +19.0 pts
  5. Gabriel Kreyssig RomualdoviaGameFM
    Aug 11, 2026·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 58.3/100 · +1.7 ptsMetacritic 61/100 · -1.0 pts