Felix The Reaper

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In "Felix the Reaper" , you step into the shadowy role of Felix, a reaper tasked with orchestrating deaths. To succeed, you must manipulate shadows across grid-based levels by rotating the sun and moving objects, all while avoiding light. The game features a unique blend of puzzles inspired by Hitman Go, Monument Valley, and Sokoban, ensuring a challenging yet engaging experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

music14 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Felix the Reaper features charming graphics, funny animations, and a unique art style that many players find appealing.
The game offers a creative puzzle mechanic centered around light and shadow manipulation, providing a fresh take on the genre.
The dark humor and quirky storyline, along with the voice acting by Patrick Stewart, add an entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.

Many players find the puzzles repetitive and tedious, with a lack of variety in mechanics leading to a monotonous experience.
The game suffers from control issues and a clunky interface, making it difficult to navigate and execute actions smoothly.
Despite its interesting premise, the narrative feels underdeveloped and disconnected from the gameplay, leaving players wanting more depth and coherence.

music
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and enjoyable, while others feel it detracts from the gameplay experience. Many users express disappointment that the music does not match the energetic theme of the character, Felix, leading to frustration during puzzle-solving moments. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it often fails to deliver the vibrant energy expected from a music-themed game.
- “The presentation is grand, with the animation being fluid and bounces with character and charisma, the music is catchy with the 'story' and gags being entertaining and funny.”
- “I love puzzle games, and this one oozes with brilliance in its presentation: it has charming graphics, funny animations, catchy music, and a wonderfully weird theme and characters.”
- “When it comes to the music, it's catchy and quite enjoyable.”
- “Same goes for Felix’s love for music – if anything, it’s detrimental to gameplay: I stop moving to think about the puzzle, and the screen starts rotating and Felix starts dancing, and the music makes you feel like you are in some dance club, making it hard to concentrate.”
- “Instead, the music ends up hampering the game more than it helps, which is a big shame.”
- “I was pretty disappointed with the soundtrack... Felix is always groovin' about with his Walkman and headphones - I had assumed the music would be more inspirational/creative, but it fell pretty flat for me.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
8%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its humor and character depth, while others find it disjointed and lacking in meaningful development. Many enjoy the lighthearted and darkly comedic elements, particularly in the context of the protagonist's journey, but some feel the narrative is overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and a lack of payoff. Overall, the story is seen as charming and engaging by some, but ultimately underwhelming for others, with varying opinions on its relevance and execution.
- “Great concept, characters, art, and storyline.”
- “The story, characters, graphics, and music are all excellent.”
- “The story is what really got me into playing the game, and it's really a good story.”
- “Storywise, I don't know what the game wants to do.”
- “However, the story is very brief and not very rewarding.”
- “The levels get maddening long before any story kicks in, so with no payoff in sight, I'm out of motivation to continue.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
63%
9%
The gameplay of the game features a unique shadow manipulation mechanic that involves avoiding light and solving puzzles, but many players find it repetitive and lacking in variety as the game progresses. While the concept is intriguing and the mechanics are accessible, the execution often leads to boredom, with some players feeling that the music and dancing elements detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mixed bag, with potential that is not fully realized.
- “I enjoy the thought-provoking puzzle mechanics of light manipulation, and I thoroughly liked the exploration of death's representations in the game's writings.”
- “Accessible mechanics and hints system will help a more casual player while a sequence of challenge criteria and locked levels provide more varied and cerebral puzzles.”
- “The shadow mechanic is used expertly to make for interesting puzzles.”
- “The biggest problem of the game is for me the gameplay itself.”
- “The worst crime of a puzzle game has to be boring repetitive game mechanics.”
- “The main problem for me is that there isn't really a huge variety in the mechanics.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
12%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising the unique art style, vibrant colors, and smooth animations that enhance the overall presentation. While some players found the aesthetics charming and fitting for the game's theme, others felt it was either too simplistic or not to their taste, leading to a few negative reactions. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some subjective preferences.
- “The graphics are fantastic.”
- “A great use of color makes the visuals really pop.”
- “From the visuals to the soundtrack, the concept to the gameplay, Felix the Reaper makes some lofty promises but absolutely delivers.”
- “I am very sorry but looking at the art style really gave me a headache.”
- “While the art style and the set-up (Felix as a different type of grim reaper that enjoys being in love with music) got me, I was just frustrated while playing it.”
- “Love the art style and idea of the game but my brain is mush now.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a blend of dark and quirky humor that appeals to fans of macabre comedy, with clever writing and engaging animations enhancing the experience. While the humor may not be suitable for children, it is presented in a lighthearted manner that complements the puzzle gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the unique and entertaining approach to humor, particularly through its witty dialogue and amusing character interactions.
- “If you also have a penchant for dark humor, you should hit the jackpot.”
- “The dialogue/story is lighthearted and funny.”
- “The game is certainly funny in a dark way, the writing on the little 'obituaries' also reflects this well.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling like a chore rather than an engaging challenge. Mistakes can lead to significant setbacks, requiring players to restart and replay sections, which diminishes the sense of accomplishment and enjoyment in solving puzzles. Overall, the experience is marred by repetitive tasks that lack cleverness or rewarding outcomes.
- “You can't retract your moves; there is a 'return to the last milestone' feature in standard mode, but in hardcore mode, it usually takes several tries to make the right move. If you make a mistake or miss a click, you can't go back, and you'll need to restart the game, losing all your progress. This leads to a lot of replaying, moving barrels and boxes, and it gets really tedious and frustrating.”
- “The solutions don't feel clever or rewarding; they feel tedious.”
- “It doesn't feel fun; it feels just like a tedious chore.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers strong replayability through the unlocking of bonus material and extra stages based on performance, as well as a challenge mode that encourages players to revisit and improve their skills.
- “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.”
- “There is also additional replay value because if you complete certain tasks, you can unlock bonus material.”
- “This should add some replay value.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the juxtaposition of a wholesome reaper character navigating through historical stages while grappling with the somber task of ending lives, creating a unique blend of lightheartedness and deeper themes of mortality.
- “Just a wholesome dancing reaper going through history, ending people's lives.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its uniqueness and engaging quality, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite some imperfections. Players find it enjoyable and well-crafted, enhancing the puzzle-solving elements.
- “Long story short, it wasn't perfect, but I really enjoyed the puzzles and the atmosphere.”
- “This is a really cool game with a nice atmosphere and very unique on all levels.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, particularly highlighting intrusive advertisements in the main menu, which detracted from their overall experience.
- “The most annoying thing for me was the advertisements in the main menu, and considering the issues I had, it left a bad taste.”
- “The game feels like a constant push to spend money, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I was frustrated by how many features are locked behind paywalls; it feels like the game is designed to squeeze money out of players.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report stability issues where the game world freezes, allowing players to manipulate objects in a way that can lead to unintended character deaths. This suggests significant problems with the game's performance and reliability.
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I often experience severe lag, which disrupts the gameplay experience.”
- “The world freezes for other players while I can still move objects, leading to frustrating situations where they end up dying.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is solid in terms of graphics and performance, with acceptable controls when using a keyboard and mouse. However, the camera functionality is somewhat limited, offering only zooming and rotation without free movement, which may detract from the experience for some players.
- “Graphically and performance-wise, the game is good. The controls are okay when played with keyboard and mouse. While the camera work could be improved—offering only zooming in/out and rotating without free camera movement—it doesn't detract too much from the overall experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the character designs, indicating that they contribute positively to the overall character development in the game. However, there is limited feedback on the depth and progression of the characters themselves.
- “The character designs are incredibly detailed and unique, adding depth to the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The development of each character's backstory is well-crafted, allowing players to connect with them on a personal level.”