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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.
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66%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
61% User Score Based on 219 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 12 reviews

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About Felix The Reaper

Felix The Reaper is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Kong Orange and was released on October 17, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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61%Audience ScoreBased on 219 reviews
story18 positive mentions
grinding11 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and delightful animations, particularly with the protagonist, Felix, who dances throughout the gameplay.
  • The puzzles are creatively designed, offering a good mix of challenge and satisfaction as players manipulate shadows to solve them.
  • The dark humor and quirky narrative add a unique flavor to the game, making it engaging and entertaining.
  • The gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, with many puzzles relying on similar mechanics that may lead to frustration.
  • The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, making it difficult to execute precise movements and actions.
  • The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, with many players feeling that the narrative does not evolve meaningfully throughout the game.

  • story

    102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The story in the game is often described as minimal and underdeveloped, with many players feeling it lacks coherence and fails to engage meaningfully with the gameplay. While some appreciate the lighthearted and humorous elements, particularly the character of Felix and his quest for love, others criticize the narrative for being irrelevant or poorly executed, with significant plot points hidden away and a lack of follow-through on the initial setup. Overall, the story is seen as a charming but ultimately weak aspect of the game, serving more as a backdrop to the puzzles than a driving force.

    • “The story and presentation of the game is original and has its own personal style: the illustrations, cutscenes, and music really work well together.”
    • “Felix the reaper is a puzzle game with a great story and presentation.”
    • “A surprisingly difficult and unique puzzle game, with a cute yet mildly gruesome story to tell.”
    • “The story is tacked on and largely irrelevant.”
    • “The plot is pretty much nonexistent until you get to the very end of the game, which is just sequel baiting.”
    • “The game sets up a story in the beginning, but then doesn't really follow through that much.”

  • gameplay

    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 69% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay of "Felix the Reaper" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive despite its interesting shadow manipulation mechanics. While some appreciate the unique puzzle design and aesthetic, others criticize the lack of variety in gameplay elements and the frustrating difficulty spikes, leading to a disconnect between the game's charming presentation and its core mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's potential.

    • “The gameplay is interesting (changing the orientation of the sun because Felix has to stay in shadows, moving objects to cast shadows in different places) although it is sometimes hard to spot the objects that can be moved.”
    • “A very enjoyable grid-based puzzler involving shadow mechanics as a means to dictate your possible routing for fulfilling your quest goals, sparkled up with dark humor about death: this being you, the grim reaper in training.”
    • “The shadow mechanic is used expertly to make for interesting puzzles.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely mediocre, and needing to do every puzzle under a certain length of time for full completion is just baffling.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely repetitive and the story feels unfinished.”
    • “The puzzles are flat out bad: the main mechanic of manipulating shadows is frustrating because the shadows don't clearly line up with the grid spaces, which visually obscures what you need to actually do.”

  • music

    99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its catchy and danceable tracks, while others find it repetitive and poorly suited to the gameplay. Many reviewers express disappointment that the music does not align with the game's vibrant dancing theme, often describing it as bland or out of place. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it fails to consistently enhance the gaming experience, leading to frustration for some players.

    • “The story, characters, graphics, and music are all excellent.”
    • “The soundtrack is surprisingly good and you'll understand why Felix dances his way around the levels.”
    • “Great music, nice moves, and an interesting love story...”
    • “But for a character that is all about dancing, Felix's music choices are questionable.”
    • “The music is also bad.”
    • “Its weird because half the gimmick of the game is 'dancing grim reaper' and yet the music not only a decent amount of the time is generally unpleasant but doesn't even fit the dancing; the final level song sounds like a wild west shootout song, and Felix is just twerkin' away.”

  • graphics

    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    49% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The graphics of "Felix the Reaper" receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style, vibrant colors, and smooth animations that contribute to its whimsical charm. However, some players find the "gross cute" aesthetic off-putting and feel that the visuals overshadow gameplay, leading to a disconnect between the game's artistic presentation and its mechanics. Overall, while the graphics are often described as beautiful and engaging, opinions vary on their effectiveness in enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “The graphics are fantastic.”
    • “A great use of color makes the visuals really pop.”
    • “The art style, animations, audio, etc. are all incredible.”
    • “I was more or less annoyed with the 'gross cute' visuals.”
    • “This game is all aesthetics, no substance.”
    • “There is not any physics and this sort of graphics shouldn't turn my graphics card into beast mode; it's just 2.5 dimensional.”

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is predominantly dark and macabre, appealing to those with a taste for sardonic wit, though it may not resonate with everyone, particularly younger audiences. Many players appreciate the quirky animations and clever writing, finding the blend of humor and puzzle-solving engaging, while some critique certain death scenes as more unsettling than funny. Overall, the game is characterized by its unique charm and polished presentation, making it a memorable experience for fans of dark humor and indie puzzle games.

    • “If you also have a penchant for dark humor, you should hit the jackpot.”
    • “The artwork is great, and the whole thing is pretty much peak British humor.”
    • “The game is certainly funny in a dark way, the writing on the little 'obituaries' also reflects this well.”

  • grinding

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    8% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 92% negative mentions

    Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, with early levels feeling particularly laborious despite not being difficult. The repetitive nature of moving objects and solving puzzles, combined with clunky controls and a lack of rewarding mechanics, leads to a gameplay experience that feels more like a chore than enjoyable. Many reviewers express that the need for constant retries and the inability to retract moves contribute to the overall grindiness, diminishing the fun of puzzle-solving.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The first few levels are painfully tedious to get through even though they aren't difficult, each with a payoff of 'setting up one small thing that will eventually lead to someone's death when combined with several other things.' Felix's smooth, joyful dancing clashes with the slow cardinal movement and clumsy pathfinding when carrying objects.”
    • “Eventually the later levels are you just shifting 2-3 objects over and over to sneak across a large clearing and the whole thing ends up monumentally tedious.”
    • “The solutions don't feel clever or rewarding, they feel tedious.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users appreciating the unique vibe reminiscent of "The Nightmare Before Christmas," enhanced by Patrick Stewart's narration. The minimalistic yet effective use of music contributes to a chill and immersive experience, making the overall ambiance enjoyable despite some imperfections.

    • “I love the atmosphere and absolutely love Patrick Stewart as the narrator; it gives me Nightmare Before Christmas vibes.”
    • “However, what really tips the scales is the music, or rather the stunning lack of it—look at Felix go, he's breaking it down to some very chill atmospheric tracks.”
    • “This is a really cool game with a nice atmosphere and is very unique on all levels.”

  • monetization

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

    The monetization strategy of "Felix the Reaper" has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over intrusive advertisements in the main menu, which detracts from the gaming experience. Many reviewers feel that the game, perceived as a cash grab from mobile developers, fails to justify its price given its mobile app origins and the presence of ads, leading to a sense of exploitation among paying customers.

    • “Most annoying thing for me was advertisements in the main menu, and considering the issues I had, it left a bad taste.”
    • “Felix the Reaper is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game has slightly higher production values than your average mobile app, but then so does my cat.”
    • “In an insult to gamers everywhere, the mobile app features advertising on the menu screen!”

  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game offers solid replayability through unlockable bonus material, extra stages based on performance, and a challenge mode. However, some players feel that the developers' attempts to enhance replay value may come off as superficial, limiting the overall experience.

    • “It has good replay value; extra stages unlock when you achieve higher grades on each stage, and there is a challenge mode on top of that.”
    • “Felix the Reaper is clearly a labor of love from the developers, but sadly their vision feels restricted, mostly by a shallow, gamey attempt to add replayability.”
    • “There is also additional replay value because if you complete certain tasks, you can unlock bonus material.”
    • “This should add some replay value.”

  • character development

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    Character development is praised for its unique and visually appealing designs, complemented by good animations and music. However, some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive, which may detract from the overall experience.

    • “The character designs are certainly unique, adding a distinct flavor to the game.”
    • “I love the character designs in general; they really stand out.”
    • “The game features good character design, animations, and music, which enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The character designs are certainly... unique?”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth.”
    • “I found the characters to be one-dimensional and unrelatable.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it performs well graphically and the controls are adequate, the performance grading system is seen as frustrating and unnecessary. Additionally, the camera mechanics are limited, which detracts from the overall experience, despite the game's relatively simple design.

    • “Graphically and performance-wise, the game is good. The controls are okay (I played it with keyboard and mouse), and while the camera work could be better (only zooming in/out and rotating, with no free camera movement), it doesn't bother me too much.”
    • “The game uses one of the more unpleasant design choices in puzzle games by grading your performance at the end of each level, rating how often you moved, how often you screwed up, how much you rotated, and, most irritatingly, how long you took.”
    • “What's surprising is the bad performance.”
    • “Which is embarrassingly bad performance for a game with not a lot going on.”

  • emotional

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

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the juxtaposition of its lighthearted tone and the serious theme of a reaper guiding souls through history. Players find a unique charm in the character of Felix, who, despite his role, embodies a wholesome and endearing presence as he navigates the challenges of his duties.

    • “Just a wholesome dancing reaper going through history, ending people's lives.”

  • stability

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

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezing and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as moving objects that can lead to character deaths. Additionally, players report encountering hints that appear out of sequence, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The world freezes for them while you move objects around, leading to their deaths.”
    • “Rife with glitches and hints that are completely out of sequence.”
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71%Critics’ scoreBased on 12 critic reviews
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Play Times

16h Median play time
12h Average play time
3-20h Spent by most gamers
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Felix The Reaper is a casual action adventure game. Common tags for Felix The Reaper include indie.

Felix The Reaper is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Felix The Reaper.

Felix The Reaper was released on October 17, 2019.

Felix The Reaper was developed by Kong Orange.

Felix The Reaper has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Felix The Reaper for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Felix The Reaper is a single player game.

Similar games include Hue, Timelie, Back to Bed, Death Coming, Murder by Numbers and others.