Reanimal is like Limbo with friends

16 years ago, Limbo launched on Xbox Live. It wasn’t the first puzzle-platformer, but its molasses-thick layer of fairy tale horror inspired a generation of grim, mostly wordless contemporaries. Arguably, the most successful of the bunch has been the Little Nightmare series, created by Tarsier Studios. Today’s game is the latest evolution of this sub-genre. With Reanimal, the Tarsier team adds co-op to the mix. Is playing with friends (or a computer companion) a clever addition or does it undermine the horror of being alone in a cruel, dark world? We have conflicting answers! Plus, The Besties pick through Sony’s recent State of Play and share their favorite announcements.

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State of Play announcements

• Beast of Reincarnation

• Castlevania Belmont’s Curse

• Control Resonant

• Death Stranding 2

• God of War Trilogy remake

• John Wick

• Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

• Legacy of Kain: Ascendence

• Marathon

• Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

• Pragmata

• Silent Hill: Townfall

• Star Wars: Galactic Racer

• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

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