In the latest gameplay overview for Beast of Reincarnation, Game Freak and Fictions shared how the combat in this new title works. The game blends action and strategy elements by controlling two characters. For players who are itching for unique and innovative action gameplay, Beast of Reincarnation looks like a must-play.
In Beast of Reincarnation, you take the role of Emma, who is accompanied by a canine companion, Koo. However, Koo is more than a dog; as shown in the overview, you can take some control of Koo to help you fight your battles. As Emma, you take on the action gameplay side, using parries to fill the FP gauge. This FP gauge represents the power of Koo’s strategy attacks. Similar to turn-based gameplay, time will slow down when players are deciding which Koo attacks to use, and when used, this attack will be accompanied by a quick time event. Filling the enemy’s stunt gauge with both Emma’s attacks/parries and Koo’s strategic attacks will give an opening for a finishing move.
This combat translates to groups of enemies and bosses; the difference is how you use Emma’s and Koo’s powers. Both will be equipped with attacks that will help deal with every situation. Koo’s “Higanbana: Roots,” for example, can affect up to three targets, leaving an opening for Emma to finish them off. For the bosses, while their attacks will be stronger, Emma can still parry them at the perfect time.
Each area of the world in Beast of Reincarnation will have its own Boss to deal with. Defeating these Bosses will reward Emma with a new Bloom Art, which is a powerful ability. This, however, is not the only way to unlock new abilities. Emma will gain Skill Points by defeating enemies, which can be used to unlock new abilities in a robust skill tree. The segments in this tree include Tracking Shot, which is one of the ranged abilities for Emma’s crossbow. Hair brings environmental techniques such as stealth and Entanglement Overdrive for combat skills. This mix of different elements seems to be aiming for a gameplay system that allows for a variety of playstyles.
Beast of Reincarnation releases on August 4 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. For more news on this title, stay tuned to GameObserver.
