ALBAWABA – Game Freak, the renowned Japanese game developer, made headlines at the 2025 Xbox Games Showcase with the announcement of its new souls-like title, Beast of Reincarnation. The jaw-dropping visuals of this game left players comparing it to the development studio’s previous titles linked to the Nintendo Pokémon franchise.
Historically, Game Freak has faced scrutiny regarding the graphics and optimization in its Pokémon series, including popular titles like Sword and Shield, Legends: Arceus, and Scarlet and Violet. Critics have pointed fingers at the developer, suggesting a lack of “motivation” in their approach.
Conversely, some fans argue that the limitations stem from the Nintendo Switch’s outdated hardware, accusing it of being “weak” for modern gaming standards, which directly affects graphics and gameplay performance.
Is Nintendo to Blame? The Revelation of Beast of Reincarnation Raises Eyebrows
While some argue for hardware limitations, other successful Nintendo titles like Kirby: The Forgotten Lands, Mario Kart 8, and Luigi’s Mansion 3 showcase impressive graphics and steady performance.
Moreover, Game Freak has recently demonstrated the differences in texture quality between the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 for its forthcoming game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Beast of Reincarnation (Game Freak)
Game Freak describes Beast of Reincarnation as “a sweeping one-player, one-dog action RPG centered on challenging, technical combat.”
The narrative follows Emma and her devoted dog, Koo, as they navigate a post-apocalyptic Japan, serving as humanity’s last beacon of hope. The game is set for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, as well as PC through Xbox Game Pass and Steam.
The game combines elements of adventure, action, and the distinctive souls-like genre, according to its Steam store page.
