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Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated

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88%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
90% User Score Based on 49 reviews

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Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated is a single player tactical role playing game with horror, fantasy, comedy and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by Shadow Layer Games LLC and was released on December 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Experience the supernatural classic, resurrected and remastered! Breathe new life into our spectral heroes: Dem the skeleton knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince! Embark on a bone-rattling post-apocalyptic adventure through an undead world, now more vibrant than ever, to exhume the mysteries of the past. Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: R…

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated features a beautifully modernized pixel art upgrade while preserving the retro charm and humor of the original game.
  • Combat is fast-paced and strategic with unique systems like combo chains and Unite Techniques that reward planning and aggressive play.
  • The game offers concise, well-paced storytelling with witty, self-aware writing that parodies classic RPG tropes without feeling forced.
  • The game’s short length and straightforward dungeon exploration may leave players wanting more content and depth compared to larger modern RPGs.
  • Some quality-of-life issues persist, including lack of autosave, occasional slippery movement, and minor bugs affecting multi-hit abilities and battle triggers.
  • The remake’s music volume can sometimes be too loud and certain fan-favorite original boss themes were replaced or missing.

  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The story is set in a unique post-human, post-apocalyptic world filled with undead creatures, delivering a tightly paced, enjoyable RPG experience that spans about four hours. While the narrative is lighthearted, comedic, and not very deep, it includes engaging story beats and character interactions that add charm. Some players desire more optional content and expanded storylines, though additional modes offer replay value beyond the main story.

    • “The story takes place in a strange post-human fantasy world populated almost entirely by undead creatures and monsters after humanity has vanished long ago.”
    • “Every dungeon, boss encounter, and story segment contributes directly to the momentum of the adventure, creating a tightly structured RPG that remains consistently enjoyable from beginning to end.”
    • “Its post-apocalyptic story parodies other genre greats in a lighthearted way.”
    • “No story.”
    • “Also, this game is very, very short; do not expect story, etc. I could say that the game with graphics and gameplay like this one has potential if worked properly; I hope the developer can make one in the future.”
    • “It doesn't go that deep, so don't worry too much about the story.”

  • music

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 15% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its rich, polished, and energetic soundtrack that effectively enhances the adventurous and nostalgic tone. While it elevates the game's atmosphere and complements its visual style, some minor issues with volume balance and continuity were noted. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that both honors classic RPGs and refreshes the experience with high-quality compositions.

    • “The music perfectly captures the adventurous tone of classic role-playing games while sounding far richer and more polished than the original release.”
    • “Battle themes are energetic, dungeon music creates strong atmosphere, and town themes reinforce the game’s comedic and lighthearted tone.”
    • “The soundtrack consistently elevates the adventure and helps the world feel much larger and more memorable despite the game’s relatively small scale.”
    • “There are some minor issues with music volume, and cursor movement not giving any sound feedback, but it all works rather well.”
    • “I consider both the graphics and the music of this remake a departure from the original, retro, 8-bit game that I loved.”
    • “In addition, there are a few minor bugs involving triggers, such as enemies not leaving the screen on death, the continuation of battle music after battle, and the chat conversations not properly switching.”

  • graphics

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The graphics have been significantly upgraded from the original 8-bit style to a visually appealing, quasi-16-bit design featuring detailed portraits and facial animations. Reviewers praise the revamped, attractive pixel art that enhances the game's aesthetic while maintaining a retro charm, despite minor bugs. Overall, the graphical improvements are a standout aspect of this remake.

    • “The graphics are a massive upgrade with the remake: from the NES-like look of the original to a 16-bit design that includes facial animations for your party members.”
    • “The biggest upgrades are a new, quasi-16 bit graphical style which looks very nice, and an upgraded soundtrack that's actually very good.”
    • “This is a revamped version of the classic Breath of Death VII, featuring more attractive pixel graphics among other improvements (you can compare it with the original on Steam).”
    • “I consider both the graphics and the music of this remake a departure from the original, retro, 8-bit game that I loved.”
    • “There are small graphic and gameplay bugs, but considering that the remaster was made by one person, they are forgivable, especially since they'll probably be fixed.”
    • “Also, this game is very very short, do not expect story etc; well, I could say that the game with graphics and gameplay like this one is potential if worked properly; I hope the developer can make one in the future.”

  • gameplay

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The gameplay respects classic turn-based RPG mechanics while introducing unique features like combo attacks and skill variability that enhance engagement and strategy. Additional modes and replay options add depth beyond the main story, offering a fast-paced and satisfying experience despite minor bugs and a short overall length. Overall, it balances nostalgia with modern improvements, making it enjoyable for fans of traditional JRPGs.

    • “It delivers a fast-paced, charming, and mechanically satisfying RPG adventure that respects classic genre traditions while streamlining many of the frustrations associated with older role-playing games.”
    • “What makes this remake especially impressive is how carefully it respects its roots while still improving nearly every aspect of the presentation and gameplay.”
    • “The battle system uses classic turn-based mechanics but adds several unique systems that encourage aggressive and efficient play.”
    • “There are small graphic and gameplay bugs, but considering that the remaster was made by one person, they are forgivable, especially since they'll probably be fixed.”

  • humor

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated is playful, self-aware, and well-balanced with the game's sincere storytelling. It blends absurdity and charm without feeling forced or overly reliant on internet memes, delivering consistently entertaining and goofy dialogue that enhances the nostalgic, classic JRPG experience.

    • “The setup is intentionally absurd, but the game uses that absurdity to create a surprisingly engaging and funny adventure filled with playful character interactions and self-aware humor.”
    • “The humor rarely feels forced because the game balances comedy with sincerity extremely well.”
    • “The dialogue remains consistently entertaining without becoming overly obnoxious or relying too heavily on internet humor.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere successfully blends nostalgic retro aesthetics with modern enhancements, featuring improved pixel art, smooth animations, and detailed environments. The energetic battle themes and evocative dungeon music create an immersive experience, while town themes emphasize the game's comedic and lighthearted tone.

    • “The original version intentionally resembled a low-budget 8-bit RPG, but Reanimated rebuilds the experience with significantly improved pixel art, smoother animations, more detailed environments, and modernized interface design while still preserving the retro atmosphere.”
    • “Battle themes are energetic, dungeon music creates strong atmosphere, and town themes reinforce the game’s comedic and lighthearted tone.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is minimal and can be expedited by forcing combat from the menu, but the process is somewhat tedious due to frequent button presses required to advance through battle text.

    • “You can also force combat from the menu, which helps with what little grinding you need.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers a main story around 4 hours long, complemented by additional modes that enhance its replayability, providing players with a satisfying amount of content to revisit.

    • “Main story lasts about 4 hours, with extra modes available for replayability.”
    • “A good chunk of replay value too!”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits some bugs and glitches affecting stability, but they appear minor and may be resolved in future updates.

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Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated is a tactical role playing game with horror, fantasy, comedy and post-apocalyptic themes. Common tags for Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated include turn-based, indie, 2d, pixel graphics, old school and others.

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated was released on December 12, 2024.

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated was developed by Shadow Layer Games LLC.

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated is a single player game.

Similar games include Breath of Death VII, Final Fantasy III, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, FINAL FANTASY IV, Cthulhu Saves Christmas and others.