Prepare for some different nightmares in REANIMAL, with the review embargo set to lift in February. It’s a new stomping ground but familiar territory for Tarsier Studios, and fans of the studio will be hoping the developer can catch new lightning in a bottle.
When a new game arrives in all CAPS LOCKS, you know it’s game over. If you don’t know Tarsier Studios, it’s the genius company behind the sleep-interrupting Little Nightmares I & II. A subtle blend of horror, puzzles, and psychological warfare: So family-friendly, then.
If you want to know if REANIMAL is for you, then read on.
REANIMAL Review Embargo Date, Explained
Insider Gaming has been told that the review embargo for REANIMAL is February 11.
The good people at THQ Nordic have informed Insider Gaming that you can look forward to reviews dropping on the 11th—two days before launch day!
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As usual, many reviews will be dropping, and you’ll quickly be able to get a sense of what REANIMAL’s about, with Metacritic and OpenCritic rounding up reviews and giving you the critical perspective.
Everyone knows that critics don’t know what they’re talking about, though! So, make sure to give REANIMAL a fair crack of the whip, whatever happens, and judge for yourself. If you don’t, it might come back to haunt your dreams.
REANIMAL Review Embargo Release Times
The review embargo for REANIMAL follows a similar release time pattern to most other big releases, dropping at 8 AM PT. If you’re based elsewhere, the time will differ slightly.
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Enough chit-chat, here’s a table showing you the review embargo release times for key regions.
| Region / Time Zone | REANIMAL Review Embargo Dates & Release Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 8:00 AM—February 11 |
| Central Time (CT) | 10:00 AM—February 11 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 11:00 AM—February 11 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 4:00 PM—February 11 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 3:00 AM—February 12 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 5:00 AM—February 12 |
To reiterate, there’s ample time until REANIMAL’s February 13 release date. If the company’s previous work on Little Nightmares is anything to go by, some pretty good scores are inevitable.
What review scores do you think REANIMAL will get? Will the developer unleash an even fiercer beast from within? Share your thoughts and discuss the game via the free-to-join Insider Gaming Discord Server.
Make sure you check out REANIMAL’s Xbox Game Pass status before launch.
