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REYNATIS Review: Magical Mishaps in Modern Tokyo

When mechanics miss their magic mark

Arash Nahandian by Arash Nahandian
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Tap your wand and embark on an imaginative journey to a magical version of Tokyo! In the action RPG Reynatis, mysterious forces are reshaping the lively city you see before you. Beneath the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers lies a fantastical realm where magic is real. Yet its power remains hidden to most.

Developed by FuRyu Corp., Reynatis first took the Nintendo Switch by storm in 2024. Now you can experience its spellbinding tale. Two heroes stand against the darkness descending on Shibuya—the witch Sari and the wizard Marin. Sari serves with the police tasked with governing magic. But Marin fights for a freer magic society.

This dynamic duo helps reveal Reynatis’ refreshingly simple yet strategic combat. Battle sees switching between damage-dealing “Liberation Mode” and the MP-restoring “Suppression Mode.” Time your dodges right in Suppression, and magic reserves overflow for a burst of liberation mayhem! Exploration offers similar stealth-action antics, with modes impacting how citizens react.

While technical troubles hold it back, Reynatis remains an enjoyably imaginative romp. Its re-creation of lively, landmark-filled Shibuya invites getting lost in fantastical city streets. And a heartfelt story lies beneath the magical complexity of challenging society’s rules yet protecting others. Join Sari and Marin on their mission—the magic of friendship and togetherness remains Reynatis’ most magical power of all.

The Tale of Sari and Marin

Reynatis shares an imaginative tale of magic in modern Tokyo. Sari Nishijima works with the police-sanctioned Magic Enforcement Agency to maintain order in the city. With new witch abilities of her own, she seeks justice for those harmed by magic’s misuse. Meanwhile, rebellious wizard Marin Kirizumi fights for magic’s freedom, wielding strength as his birthright.

Their journey begins by establishing Shibuya’s current power dynamics. Most live without magic, fearing its power. A curfew cracks down on its open use. Into this uncertainty, Sari and Marin’s paths initially diverge—one upholding law as an officer, the other liberating comrades outside it.

Soon their missions connect as corruption is uncovered within the structures binding magic. Plots thicken around an addictive street drug called Rub, warping victims into literal monsters. While the threat grows, narrative focus drifts from Sari, who loses purpose by the halfway point. Marin remains centered on proving his might, albeit for reasons never clearly defined.

Additional companions join both leads, but their introductions feel rushed. Potential for thoughtful social commentary goes unrealized as drug abuse is oversimplified as a problem requiring lethal force. Expected revelations are delivered with underdeveloped setups, like an early betrayal whose perpetrator left no impression.

While Reynatis’ world invites exploration of magic-centered discrimination, the narrative strains to handle its topics responsibly or engrossingly. Forced emotional cues like repetitive sad music fail to land. Uneven pace and loose threads undermine connectivity between imaginative concepts and characters deserving richer arcs to shine within this magical realm. With refinement, Reynatis’ storytelling could achieve its promising potential.

Combat and careers in a magical world

Reynatis draws you into its visions of modern magic through refreshing yet simple systems. Its star mechanic sees fluidly switching between liberation and suppression during battle. Liberation unleashes elemental magic, draining your power meter until forced to guard in suppression. Here, enemies pause as you dodge, absorbing essence to recast spells in a burst.

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Mastering both modes proves engaging at first. Yet enemy designs lackluster, boss homages tire. Recycling foes denies challenge over time. While magic grants thrills, repetitive loops drain passion for progression. Customization remains minor; earning new techniques evolves combat only subtly.

Exploration fares similarly. Locating hidden objects engages, but liberation restricts movement. Civil stress increases rapidly, even among kind citizens. Evasive maneuvers feel forced rather than fun. Dungeons disappoint as copy-pasted forests, disconnected from stories told within city streets.

Reynatis envisions a living world. Yet systems serve setup rather than support. Mechanics entertain yet entangle, leaving gameplay as a formula more than a voyage of discovery. With refinement, combat may flow as naturally as conversations between its many memorable mages. As presented, routines outweigh wonder in a realm begging richer careers and quests to truly let magic emerge.

Magic on Display

Within Reynatis lies both wonder and waver in its visual magic. Character designs entertain, whether Sari’s police fashion or Marin’s rogueish robe. Yet these witches and wizards come to life through stiff motions and clunky cutscenes. Battle sprites burst with energy, yet the surrounding scenery seems like a dull afterthought.

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Fuzzy textures and obtrusive pop-in plague Reynatis’ digital dreamscapes. Forests feel lifeless; cities lack crowds to fit bustling Shibuya. Technical troubles compound such issues—frame drops plague transitions, crashes curtail epic boss wins. Underpowered Switch hardware strains against ambitious designs.

But wherever graphics falter, Shimomura’s score soars. Her ethereal melodies buoy spirits through repetition, recalling epics yet crafted for this chamber. A light soundtrack suits wandering streets; harp-laced themes uplift climactic duels. Sound lifts where sights sink, keeping magic’s majesty intact.

Most vexing visuals involve “The”Other”—bleak underworlds borrowing little beauty from vivid city life above. Dull dystopias disconnect lands woven by story on Shibuya’s lively streets. With refinement, Reynatis’ creative concepts could cast stronger on-screen spells. Until then, shut your eyes and listen for its magic most potently played.

Exploring Magic in the Streets of Shibuya

Within Reynatis lies a meticulously reimagined Tokyo. Downtown backdrops showcase landmarks both real and fantastical. Iconic shops and cafés stand proudly amongst buzzing crowds. Even alleyway graffiti feels plucked from city streets, breathing heart into Reynatis’ virtual recreation.

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Dotting the lively cityscape come side activities to uncover its magic. Optional quests surface from flyers and kind citizens, fleshing out bonds between allies. Finding each hidden rune enriches combat, encouraging wandering off-path. Yet stresses surface too quickly in similar diversions, while civilians maintain distances despite welcoming storefronts.

Contrasts emerge abroad, where story missions transport to dungeon woods lacking Shibuya’s charm. Copying forests connect locations loosely, prioritizing combat over place. More time in the streets may have strengthened wandering’s joy, weaving tales throughout daily life above and tales told within magical realms below.

Overall, Reynatis’ loving city replication emerges the vibrant heart yearned for. Its bustling boards house smaller stories worth discovering. Yet life felt restrained where welcome seemed free. With tweaks, daylight deeds could have shone as brightly as evenings’ epics, letting magic emerge from everyday places as easily as other lands.

Reynatis: Magic’s Mixed Modern Magic

This JRPG spins an imaginative Tokyo yarn of witches, wizards, and police-sanctioned magic. Developer FuRyu fashions fun yet flawed foundations here. Flashes dazzle amid familiar faults, leaving Reynatis on a journey more mixed than magical.

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Strengths begin with Shibuya itself, a meticulously remade cityscape begging exploration. Dynamic duos Sari and Marin entertain far beyond flat foibles too. Their banter warms where wood writing wavers. Switching styles sustain battles some time as well, before novelty inevitably nods.

As weaknesses abound. Stories stall where settings should soar. Simplistic systems settle for spark, not substance. Bugs further burden bland visuals, and canned enemies diminish drive. Disjointed dungeons then detach adventures from their animated anime anchors.

Comparatively, Reynatis understandably earns less epic esteem than inspirations like classic Kingdom Hearts. Yet valiant efforts remain for visions and the passionate passion forged. Technical terrains may trouble, though heartfelt hopes can still hold viewers hooked, so long as realistic expectations accompany this accessibly amateurish magic’s merry modern myths.

For fans willing to weather warts, Reynatis may reward repeat realms to rediscover small shining moments missed amid larger lumberings. Yet many magic aficionados may find spells better cast elsewhere once the past prologue’s promise faded fully into familiar faults. For what it offers, though, Reynatis offers an enjoyably engaging evening for the right, receptive reader.

Magic’s Mixed Modern Debut

With Reynatis, FuRyu took risks to conjure colorful combat and compelling characters. High ambitions blended acclaimed talents, yet execution fell short. Bugs and bland worlds drained excitement, leaving combat and heartfelt moments carrying the captivating campaign.

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Technical troubles held magic’s marvelous debut back, yet passion remains apparent throughout. Future crafts could craft richer realms to resemble reveries woven within Shibuya’s streets. Refining systems and sturdier construction would strengthen spells cast.

For now, Reynatis ignites imagination despite its issues. Memorable personalities persevere where plots fall flat. Combat’s flash retains fun too, once novelties’ newness fades. This anime adventure invites appreciation for valiant visions brought so close yet remains overall an experience best experienced by the forgiving fantasy fan.

With polish, magic again may dazzle in marvelous ways still unseen from this budding studio. Until then, Reynatis’ charms charm enough for the right player willing to weather its imperfections for moments that still manage to entrance. Its magic, while mixed in modern introduction, maintains mighty potential. With care, future fortunes could fully free its fantastic potential.

The Review

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5 Score

Reynatis scrapes together fun through flashes of flashy battles and endearing character interactions. However, limp storytelling, visual shortcomings, and a lack of polish ultimately undermine greater ambitions. While its heart shows at times, Reynatis fails to fully conjure the magic required to consistently enrapt players. With refinement of its vivid visions, perhaps future works can cast higher-caliber spells.

PROS

  • Interesting premise and setting of magic in modern Tokyo
  • Likable main character designs of Sari and Marin
  • Captivating recreation of real-world Shibuya streets
  • Novel combat mechanics involving liberation/suppression switching
  • Occasional captivating character moments

CONS

  • Ugly, jittery presentation hinders immersion
  • Shallow, derivative narrative fails to engage
  • Repetitive, exploitable combat grows stale over time
  • Generic enemy designs and dungeon layouts lack variety
  • Flimsy technical execution plagues the experience

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