I got obliterated in the Pokémon team's new Soulslike
Pokémon’s new Soulslike game is crushing players—even veterans—and critics are dissecting its brutal design.
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The brief
Outlets like *Polygon* and *GameSpot* emphasize the game’s Sekiro-like combat and its refusal to hold players’ hands, framing it as a deliberate test of skill. *Push Square* and *Game Informer* focus on trophy-hunting strategies, noting the need for near-perfect runs to earn all achievements. Insider Gaming provides a full guide to unlocking every trophy, underscoring the game’s high replay value—or frustration potential.
Watch for deeper player reactions as more reviews surface, particularly around whether the difficulty is fair or excessive. Coverage may also explore how *Beast of Reincarnation* compares to other Soulslike titles in the Pokémon universe, or if its design influences future entries in the franchise.
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Quick answers
Is *Beast of Reincarnation* only for hardcore Soulslike fans?
Early coverage suggests its difficulty is steep, but *GameSpot* notes it avoids the most punishing aspects of *Sekiro*, implying it may appeal to fans of the genre who prefer a challenge without extreme frustration.
Can I get all trophies in a single playthrough?
According to *Push Square* and *Insider Gaming*, no—players must replay key sections multiple times to earn all trophies, indicating the game’s design prioritizes mastery over completion.
Is this game part of the main Pokémon series?
Coverage does not yet specify, but it is developed by The Pokémon Company, suggesting it may share lore or mechanics with existing titles while standing apart as a Soulslike spin-off.
Coverage (8)
- Beast of Reincarnation Preview Game Informer · 7h ago
- Beast of Reincarnation Offers “About 30 Hours” of Gameplay Across 10 Stages, Says Director GamingBolt · 7h ago
- Beast of Reincarnation Trophy List: All Achievements & Trophies games.gg · 7h ago
- You'll Need to Play Pokémon Dev's Beast of Reincarnation Twice for All the PS5 Trophies Push Square · 7h ago
- Beast of Reincarnation Preview Game Informer · 7h ago
- Complete Beast Of Reincarnation Trophy List—How To Get All Trophies & Achievements Insider Gaming · 7h ago
- Beast Of Reincarnation Has Sekiro Vibes, But It Won’t Beat You Down GameSpot · 7h ago
- I got obliterated in the Pokémon team's new Soulslike Polygon.com · 7h ago
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