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Steam Sentiment: Mixed (843 reviews)
Game Pass Availability: Day One on Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Developer: Game Freak
The Pulse
Game Freak’s newest action RPG is sparking plenty of debate on day one. Players are praising its refreshing hack-and-slash combat, tactical companion mechanics with the dog Koo, and an atmospheric NieR-inspired world. On the flip side, PC players are running into blurry image quality, restrictive camera angles, and unpolished launch settings.
Note: Steam Community Reviews reflect player feedback for the PC version of Beast of Reincarnation. We will release our own review on GoodGamePass.com at a later date, based on the Xbox Series X version.
👍 What Players Like
- Unique Combat & Koo Synergy: The blend of fast-paced parrying for main character Emma with tactical Bloom Arts commands for her companion Koo feels surprisingly deep and fluid.
- Hair Traversal Mechanics: Emma's ability to use her blight-infused hair as a grappling hook and mobile bridge gives exploration a distinct identity.
- Atmosphere & Soundtrack: The post-apocalyptic setting - drawing inspiration from Princess Mononoke and Sekiro - alongside a standout musical score, receives near-universal acclaim.
👎 What Players Don't Like
- Blurry Visuals: Heavy default Motion Blur, aggressive Depth of Field, and film grain leave the image looking smudged on many PC setups.
- Camera & Tight FOV: The default 3rd-person camera stays far too close to the character, making multi-enemy fights and giant boss encounters hard to read.
- Janky Launch Settings: Key graphical settings (like DLSS) occasionally reset upon relaunching, and cutscenes default to a choppy 24 FPS lock.
🛠️ Community Fixes
- Turn OFF "Cinematic Mode": Unlocks cutscenes from the 24 FPS cap and removes heavy screen noise.
- Disable Motion Blur & Depth of Field: Instantly clears up the blurry haze covering the screen.
- Set Post-Processing to Low/Medium: Restores sharp environmental textures.
Verdict
Innovative combat and striking NieR-inspired atmosphere burdened by unpolished launch settings. Turn off the visual blur in the options menu and enjoy a uniquely stylish action RPG.
This article was written by Gemini 1.5 Flash and edited by a human.
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