Felix the Reaper

With a lovable protagonist and a soundtrack to die for, Felix The Reaper’s innovatively designed puzzles are hindered only by a fussy camera. At its core, however, resides an inexorable charm that deems this title a truly novel gem.

70%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

gameplay, music

Critic Score 70%Based on 11 reviews

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Felix the Reaper is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Kong Orange and was released on July 15, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Felix works at The Ministry of Death, and he's in love with Betty The Maiden from The Ministry of Life. He believes that going to the human world as a field reaper will enable him to one day meet her, so he's taken the job of making sure people die—and taught himself to dance, in order to impress the love of his (un)life. Since Felix only moves in the shadows, he needs to tread carefully through…

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story3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Felix the Reaper features a lovable protagonist and a captivating soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
The game boasts a unique and distinct art style, complemented by enjoyable voice acting and hand-drawn cinematics.
The puzzles, while challenging, are creatively designed and provide a charming gameplay experience.

The camera controls can be fussy and unreliable, making gameplay frustrating at times.
Puzzles often feel repetitive and lack evolution, leading to a grind rather than a sense of mastery.
The game misses the mark on its romantic comedy theme, leaving out much of the intended humor and romance.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is characterized by a creative setting and enjoyable voice acting, complemented by intuitive mechanics and hand-drawn cinematics. However, some players find the mechanics potentially non-intuitive and repetitive, with strict win conditions leading to frustrating puzzles that lack evolution, alongside unreliable camera controls that detract from the experience.
- “The creative setting and story, enjoyable voice acting, hand-drawn cinematics, and intuitive gameplay make for a captivating experience.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps players invested throughout the journey.”
- “The intuitive gameplay allows for a smooth learning curve, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.”
- “However, the biggest disconnect comes with the effort to unify this with gameplay.”
- “Strict win conditions make puzzles frustrating to solve.”
- “Puzzle mechanics don't evolve over the course of the game and grow tedious.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in "Felix the Reaper" is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting its captivating soundtrack that enhances the game's charm. However, some players feel that the enjoyment of the music is somewhat diminished by the game's camera issues.
- “With a lovable protagonist and a soundtrack to die for, Felix the Reaper’s innovatively designed puzzles are hindered only by a fussy camera.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the game has a charming aesthetic, the soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't enhance the experience.”
- “The audio design is disappointing; the music doesn't match the game's tone and often distracts from the gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its creative setting and engaging narrative, complemented by enjoyable voice acting and visually appealing hand-drawn cinematics. Additionally, the intuitive gameplay enhances the overall storytelling experience.
- “The creative setting and story truly immerse you in the game world.”
- “The enjoyable voice acting brings the characters to life in a remarkable way.”
- “The hand-drawn cinematics enhance the storytelling experience beautifully.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to strict win conditions that complicate puzzle-solving, a lack of evolving mechanics that lead to tedium, and unreliable camera controls that hinder gameplay.
- “Strict win conditions make puzzles frustrating to solve.”
- “Puzzle mechanics don't evolve over the course of the game and grow tedious.”
- “Camera controls are unreliable and a chore to work with on a controller.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Felix the Reaper" are characterized by a quirky and unique art style that enhances the game's overall charm and visual appeal.
- “Felix the Reaper at times leans into its quirky and unique art style.”