Reynatis
{{Short description|2024 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Reynatis
| image = Reynatis cover.jpg
| alt =
| developer = {{ubl|Natsume Atari|FuRyu}}
| publisher = {{ubl|FuRyu|NIS America}}
| series =
| engine = Unity
| platforms = PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Windows
| released = {{vgrelease|JP|July 25, 2024|WW|September 27, 2024}}
| genre =
| modes =
| arcade system =
| director = Takumi Isobe
| producer = Takumi Isobe
| designer =
| programmer =
| artist = Yasutaka Kaburagi
| writer = Kazushige Nojima
| composer = Yoko Shimomura
}}
{{Nihongo foot|Reynatis|レナティス|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a 2024 action role-playing game developed by Natsume Atari and FuRyu, and published by FuRyu and NIS America. It was released in Japan for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in July 2024 and worldwide, including for Windows, in September 2024.
Gameplay
Reynatis revolves around playing in two modes, Suppressed Mode and Liberated Mode. In Suppressed Mode, the player character cannot attack, but is able to dodge enemy attacks with the press of a single button. In Liberated Mode, the player character has access to offensive magic, but is unable to block. The player can access both modes in real-time.
Plot
The game takes place in Shibuya, Tokyo, where the use of magic is legally forbidden and wizards face oppression. It follows two main characters, the wizard Marin Kirizumi and the governance officer Sari Nishijima.
Development
Reynatis was first announced by FuRyu on February 21, 2024, via Nintendo Direct. A physical limited release called the Liberators Edition was unveiled. The demo for the Nintendo Switch was made available via Nintendo eShop in Japan on June 18, 2024. The demo version granted the player bonuses for use in the full release depending on the player's status when they cleared it. The demo for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 came out in the country on June 21. In the rest of the world, NIS America launched the demo for all initial release platforms simultaneously on September 13, 2024.
The soundtrack was composed by Yoko Shimomura, and the scenario was written by Kazushige Nojima. Other members of the development team include artist Yasutaka Kaburagi and director Takumi Isobe. The game has a subquest featuring the characters from Square Enix's Neo: The World Ends with You. It was first teased in an April Fools' Day joke that year. Takumi said he pursued the collaboration because he was a fan of The World Ends with You and thought it was the most famous work that involves Shibuya.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = NS: 61/100
PC: 64/100
PS5: 58/100
| rev1 = Siliconera
}}
Reynatis received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic. 19% of 46 critics recommended the game according to OpenCritic.
Notes
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References
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{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/cool-looking-action-rpg-set-in-modern-day-tokyo-heads-west-this-fall |title= Cool-Looking Action RPG Set in Modern-Day Tokyo Heads West This Fall |last= Yin-Poole |first= Wesley |date= February 27, 2024 |website= IGN |publisher= |access-date= September 16, 2024}}
{{cite web |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/02/reynatis-is-an-urban-fantasy-rpg-from-final-fantasy-kingdom-hearts-writer |title= Reynatis Is An Urban Fantasy RPG From Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts Writer |last= Hagues |first= Alana |date= February 27, 2024 |website= Nintendo Life |publisher= |access-date= September 16, 2024}}
{{cite web |url= https://www.siliconera.com/reynatis-release-date-and-neo-twewy-crossover-announced/ |title= Reynatis Release Date and NEO TWEWY Crossover Announced |last= Lada |first= Jenni |date= May 9, 2024 |website= Siliconera |publisher= |access-date= September 16, 2024}}
{{cite web |url= https://www.destructoid.com/reynatis-preview-fast-action-combat-on-the-streets-of-shibuya/ |title= Reynatis Preview: Fast action combat on the streets of Shibuya |last= Mills |first= Steven |date= August 29, 2024 |website= Destructoid |publisher= |access-date= September 16, 2024}}
{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/article/202407/10167 |title= 『レナティス』"抑圧と解放"でアクションが変化するハイテンポバトルが最高。リアルな渋谷が舞台となる魔法使いたちの過酷な運命にも引き込まれる|date= July 18, 2024 |magazine=Famitsu |publisher=Kadokawa Game Linkage |access-date= September 16, 2024 |quote=}}
{{cite web |url=https://nisamerica.com/reynatis/special/neo-interview |title= REYNATIS x NEO: The World Ends With You Interview |work=Denfamicogamer |publisher=NIS America |access-date= September 22, 2024 }}
{{cite web |title=REYNATIS critic reviews - Metacritic (PlayStation 5) |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/reynatis/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5 |website= Metacritic |language=en-US |access-date= October 8, 2024 }}
{{cite web |title=REYNATIS critic reviews - Metacritic (Nintendo Switch) |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/reynatis/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch |website= Metacritic |language=en-US |access-date= December 14, 2024 }}
{{cite web |title=REYNATIS critic reviews - Metacritic (PC) |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/reynatis/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |website= Metacritic |language=en-US |access-date= December 14, 2024 }}
{{cite web |title= REYNATIS Reviews - OpenCritic |url=https://opencritic.com/game/17300/reynatis |website= OpenCritic |date=24 September 2024 |language=en-US |access-date= 15 February 2025 }}
{{cite web |url= https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/reynatis |title= REYNATIS Review (Switch) |last= Zack |first= Ethan |website=Nintendo Life |date= September 20, 2024 |access-date= September 20, 2024}}
{{cite web |url= https://www.siliconera.com/review-reynatis-unapologetically-harkens-back-to-the-ps2-era/ |title= Review: Reynatis Unapologetically Feels like a PS2 Game |last= Hubbard |first= Yasmine |website=Siliconera |date= September 20, 2024 |access-date= September 20, 2024}}
{{cite web |url= https://www.vg247.com/reynatis-review |title= Reynatis review - an imperfect, but fascinating, reality based on a fantasy |last= Kuhnke |first= Oisin |website=VG247 |date= September 26, 2024 |access-date= December 16, 2024}}
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External links
- {{Official website|https://nisamerica.com/reynatis/}}
Category:Action role-playing video games
Category:Dark fantasy video games
Category:Nintendo Switch games
Category:Video games about magic
Category:Video games developed in Japan