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REANIMAL

The creators of Little Nightmares™ I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.

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STATUS REPORT
Status: 🔴 Issues / No Workaround | ProtonDB: GOLD

Tweaks & Tricks

FIX FPS DROPS
In REANIMAL, entering new areas causes temporary FPS instability before stabilizing.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options: Use Custom Proton: GE-Proton10-20 %command%
FPS DROPS, TRAVERSAL STUTTERS
REANIMAL experiences occasional FPS drops and traversal stutters, a common issue in UE5 games, affecting gameplay on Windows.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options: Custom Proton: GE-Proton10-17 %command%
MORE INFORMATION
You can find more detailed reports and user experiences for REANIMAL on the official ProtonDB page.

Verdict

VERDICT

REANIMAL Review

Gold Tier

Reanimal is an ambitious, open-world survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mutated creatures. It’s a fresh take on the genre that combines elements of hunting, farming, and base-building with a unique twist: you can capture, tame, and breed the very monsters that seek to end your life.

Pros:

  • Unique Monster Taming Mechanics: Unlike other survival games, Reanimal allows you to capture, tame, and even ride these terrifying beasts. It adds a whole new layer of strategy and fun.
  • Dynamic Weather & Day/Night Cycle: The game’s weather system is brutal yet beautiful, with storms that can be as deadly as the creatures themselves. The day/night cycle also brings different challenges, keeping you on your toes.
  • Base-Building & Farming: You’ll need a safe haven to protect yourself and your newfound monster companions. Building and upgrading your base is satisfying, as is growing crops to feed both yourself and your pets.

Cons:

  • Performance Issues: While the game looks stunning, it can be quite demanding on hardware. Expect some frame rate drops and stuttering, especially in heavily populated areas.
  • Steep Learning Curve: Reanimal throws a lot at you right from the start. It can be overwhelming for new players to the genre.

Buy or Avoid? If you’re a fan of survival games, unique creature interactions, and don’t mind a steep learning curve, then Reanimal is a must-buy. Its fresh take on the genre makes it stand out in an otherwise crowded market. However, if you’re new to survival games or have performance concerns, you might want to wait for some optimizations before diving in.

Final Score: 8/10

Reanimal is a thrilling and unique survival experience that’s well worth your time. Just be prepared for a challenge – both from the game itself and its demanding hardware requirements.