Game reviews / REANIMAL
REANIMAL
2026 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Nintendo Switch 2 · Horror · Adventure · Action-Adventure · Puzzle-Platformer
5 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
REANIMAL is a deeply atmospheric horror adventure that builds on Tarsier Studios’ Little Nightmares formula with larger 3D spaces, cooperative play, varied traversal, stealth, light combat, and striking set pieces. Reviewers consistently praise its grotesque creature design, oppressive lighting, sound design, cinematic camera work, and memorable scenarios. The main reservations concern its short runtime, occasional trial-and-error sequences, technical friction, and a deliberately opaque story that some critics found fragmented or unsatisfying. Despite limited mechanical innovation, REANIMAL’s visual imagination and bleak mood make it a compelling experience, particularly for players seeking tense solo or two-player horror.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-12
Pros
- Exceptional atmosphere, lighting, and sound design
- Disturbing creature and environmental art direction
- Effective solo and local/online cooperative play
- Varied set pieces, traversal, stealth, and puzzle scenarios
Cons
- Short overall campaign
- Story and world-building can feel fragmented or overly ambiguous
- Some trial-and-error encounters and awkward navigation
- Occasional glitches, long death reloads, or interaction issues
Review sources
6 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Famitsu · Japan · 80/100
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 60/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Shacknews · United States · 70/100