REYNATIS

"Reynatis is, unfortunately like many other titles in FuRyu&s;s catalog, an underwhelming RPG. In fact, FuRyu has continued to provide a good case study on why we probably shouldn&s;t solely deify individual creators without acknowledging the full ensembles required to …"

"REYNATIS features some of the best combat that I&s;ve enjoyed in an action RPG. Unfortunately, outside of fighting and a few interesting moments, there really isn&s;t much to hold your attention for long so it&s;s best to rush towards your …"

"The ultimate experience is one that at its best illicits curiosity at where its story might be heading while easily beating up foes and wandering between checkpoints within Shibuya, while at other times it creates annoyance at the game’s systems …"

"Reynatis was anticipated as a standout title but ultimately disappoints. Despite an intriguing dual-mode combat system and a blend of modern and fantastical elements, the game suffers from a weak narrative, repetitive gameplay, and uninspired presentation."

"REYNATIS has a really promising concept, but the RPG simply leaves a sour taste in my mouth that doesn&s;t justify all of the hype. From the bad performance on the Nintendo Switch to side-quests that don&s;t really add much to …"

"REYNATIS is a very ambitious game, with big names like Yoko Shimomura and Kazushige Nojima forming a real dream team. So you&s;d expect that to mean the game would be perfect, but unfortunately it seems to have been released before …"

"As far from being the disaster prophesied by the detractors of the genre, as the miracle desired by the fans of the great artists involved in this round by FuRyu, REYNATIS is a practical demonstration of how, many times, it …"

"Sadly, not even quality world-building and a solid soundtrack can save this one. It tries to tell a semi-serious story about what a world of wizards and witches would actually look like, except the world is shows is as wooden …"

"Reynatis breaks the cardinal rule of not reminding players about better games. Everything from the concept to the gameplay feels like a less engaging version of The World Ends with You, and the fact there&s;s an in-game crossover between the …"

"The standout features of Reynatis are its combat mechanics and soundtrack. Overcoming the initial disappointment caused by the subpar visuals and repetitive level design will be challenging for many players. However, those who persevere and allow the game&s;s strengths to …"

"I miss the era of games Reynatis feels plucked fresh out of. The PlayStation Vita was my gaming awakening that defined my taste, and was a swan song of a particular era of Japanese portable games that were able to …"

"Reynatis is a title with great potential, but due to a limited budget, it fails to fully express itself. Nonetheless, the gameplay remains enjoyable and stands on its own, supporting an experience that is ultimately mediocre."

"Reynatis is a greatly flawed experience that is simultaneously scathing and vapid, gorgeous and murky, and fun and frustrating in practically every element."

"REYNATIS is an excellent magical adventure set in the mean streets of Shibuya. With great use of its simple yet awesome gameplay mechanics, it&s;s definitely worth your time, but be prepared to deal with less-than-stellar design choices."

"A trip to Shibuya like you&s;ve never seen it before. Reynatis is a standout title that brings a bunch of inventive ideas together for an entertaining RPG. It&s;s onyl a shame that the execution feels a little light. If you&s;re …"

"Reynatis offers a compelling story and some nail-biting combat with a dual system of defense and offense that engages properly, especially in boss fights with huge monsters. Unfortunately, exploring Tokyo and the parallel world Another is not as engaging, as …"

"It would be one thing if Reynatis was a decent enough action RPG to turn your brain off to and enjoy some simplistic, button-mashy battles with. The problem is that the creators behind this title so obviously wanted it to …"

"The best things in REYNATIS are the combat and the music. Getting past the initial knee-jerk reaction of the subpar graphics will be hard for most gamers, as will the dull level design and missions. However, those who stick with …"

"We played Reynatis so you don&s;t have to. Sometimes too much ambition can lead to a wide gap between on-paper ideas and the actual creation and production processes, and this is very well the case. A convoluted story, a lot …"

"Reynatis is close to a master at one trade, with its unique and refreshing combat system. But there&s;s too many other pieces that drag the overall presentation down, especially with its outdated graphics, poor Switch performance, awkward camera angles, and …"

"With an interesting premise and a solid combat engine, Reynatis has the foundations of a good game. However, the myriad of questionable game design choices, ugly visuals and an uninteresting story makes for a hard sell for anyone but the …"

"I&s;m not sure what happened with Reynatis. Yoko Shimomura and Kazushige Nojima are legends. It feels like FuRyu had everything they needed to deliver a great JRPG. However, game development is difficult, and some projects are bound to miss the …"

"The story and world-building are definitely the most interesting things about Reynatis but it’s a shame everything else feels so half-baked and repetitive. It’s hard to get invested in the characters when the dull combat makes you want to get …"

"Reynatis is a game with ambitions. Vaulting ambitions, unfortunately. Its convoluted story, annoying combat issues, and systemic glitches will turn away all but the most devout of action- JRPG fans. But if you&s;re in that category and you&s;re up for …"

"Due to the aggregation of many small issues, especially when it comes to exploration, Reynatis ends up having a lot of its potential hindered and delivering an experience full of highs and lows. However, those who have patience to ignore …"

"REYNATIS is a title that could be truly excellent and an interesting attempt by FuRyu to make a modern RPG, but its dissonant elements result in an average experience and that prevent it from fully reaching its potential."

"Unconvincing even when it shows off its peculiarities, Reynatis proves to be a barely mediocre action JRPG."

"I found REYNATIS to be a very interesting game, both for some of the mechanics it proposes and for its setting and plot. However, the structural problems I mentioned end up preventing the game from reaching as high as it …"

"In just about every way, Reynatis is a game that tries to reach well beyond what the team was perhaps capable of achieving. Which raises an interesting question: What to score it? I, personally would rather play something like this …"

"Reynatis isn&s;t an awful game to play, but it remains a pretty average experience throughout."

"Reynatis is a game full of heart that reminds me of the golden age of PS2 RPG adventures, for better and for worse. It&s;s full of interesting ideas, but is lacking consistent execution. If you can see past that, I …"

"Should you play REYNATIS? Yes. Should you buy it full-price? Probably not. Unless you’re a fan of weird but fun PS2 titles, you should wait for a sale. But when that sale comes, I do recommend you check this game …"

"Those that have seen the secret ending for Kingdom Hearts 3 know that Kingdom Hearts 4 could very well be series director Tetsuya Nomura&s;s attempt at making his vision of Versus 13 made real, but I&s;m so glad that we …"

"It’s far and away not a terrible game, but it’s just simply not that good. The wonder and excitement gave way to repetition and tedium, and I had to fight to make myself play a bit more in anticipation of …"

"REYNATIS is an ARPG where mages face discrimination and oppression, delivering an engaging 15-20 hours of story-driven gameplay. Despite unoriginal mechanics and some flaws, it offers an enjoyable experience, with its narrative unfolding through a messaging app."

"Reynatis is a very fun action RPG that ticks a lot of boxes for me with its challenge and personality. The character models in gameplay do lack polish but the designs are gorgeous."

"Urban fantasy which mixes fantastical elements with a recognisable and familiar setting is one of my favourite genres, and Reynatis&s; premise definitely ticks a lot of those boxes. However, despite a generally rather fun combat system and memorable soundtrack, Reynatis …"

"REYNATIS feels like a game that is full of good ideas but none of them manage to pan out in a satisfying enough way even if it does offer a unique but stiff approach to combat."

"REYNATIS feels like a throwback to the PS2 era, and that’s both a compliment and a critique. It perfectly captures the outside-of-the-box creativity of classic PS2 RPGs like Final Fantasy X and Kingdom Hearts 2, blending their best and worst …"

"While it&s;s a solid and enjoyable game in its own right, Reynatis suffers from being unable to visually stand out. Animations in combat and cutscenes are sometimes stiff and robotic or even overtuned to the point where they look outright …"