Green Reaper

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Green Reaper is a single player hack and slash game. It was developed by DigiPen Institute of Technology and was released on April 28, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Play as Rubin, a rose ensorcelled by the goddess Antheia and entrusted with her sacred scythe. Mushroom marauders have invaded the greenhouse, targeting the garden goddess and choking the life out of her children. It is your duty to traverse the expanse of the greenhouse and slay these invaders.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Beautiful visuals and charming character design create an enchanting atmosphere.
The game offers a fun and straightforward combat system, making it accessible for players.
It's a short but enjoyable experience, perfect for a quick playthrough, especially considering it's free.

The combat can feel clunky and lacks depth, with some players experiencing issues with hit detection.
The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and a longer playtime.
Optimization issues lead to low frame rates and performance problems on some systems.

graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
29%
8%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style and smooth visuals, creating an enchanting aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some users noted minor issues like lag during cutscenes and terrain bugs, the game's visuals are considered stunning, especially for a student project. Overall, the combination of charming design and responsive controls contributes to a visually appealing and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “While there isn't a whole lot of gameplay to go through, especially if you're speedy, the game makes up for it tremendously with the stunning visuals.”
- “It's hard to believe Green Reaper is only a student project when the graphics and character design are so beautiful as you slash your way to freeing the greenhouse from toxic mushrooms and allow the flowers to bloom again.”
- “A very fun little game with a gorgeous aesthetic.”
- “- graphics tend to lag during cutscenes, especially around the end credits.”
- “- adjusting graphics is a bit of a hassle.”
- “Game did get my GPU fans spinning something fierce beyond what these visuals should be capable of, which might be attributed to the Unity engine powering it, as I have experienced it before.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
31%
14%
The game's story is generally described as short and straightforward, making it accessible for beginners, though many players express a desire for a more fleshed-out narrative and longer gameplay. While the visual storytelling and character design receive praise, some reviewers find the plot lacking in engagement and depth. Overall, the story is seen as charming and promising, with potential for expansion in future iterations.
- “The simple combat makes playing the game almost more like an interactive story, but it's a good story and definitely worth the 20 minutes spent going through it.”
- “Really loved this game, great scenery, intriguing storyline.”
- “The writing and visual storytelling were phenomenal.”
- “Kinda short story.”
- “I wish this game was longer and had a full lore and backstory.”
- “I only give the story a low score because I didn't find it engaging in particular.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay is described as fast-paced and enjoyable, though it lacks depth and challenge, with many players finishing it in under 30 minutes. While the mechanics are solid and the visuals are stunning, some feel that the combat is clunky and that the gameplay could benefit from further development and expansion. Overall, players appreciate the concept and execution but desire more complexity and playtime.
- “15 minutes of pretty simple but fast-paced, overly enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The in-game mechanics were quite solid and worked almost perfectly.”
- “It would be cool to see it expanded on further, the art is really cute and the gameplay feels nice and punchy.”
- “This style of gameplay becomes an even harder sell when it's not clear whether you wanted the players to know it's happening.”
- “The game's combat mechanics need some work; they feel clunky and stiff.”
- “I just wish there was more to its mechanics and playtime.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
10%
20%
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and charming qualities, enhancing the overall presentation and gameplay experience. While some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others feel that the sound design could better align with the game's themes and characters. Overall, the music stands out positively, contributing to the game's appeal despite some criticisms regarding other aspects.
- “The game play is smooth, the visuals are beautiful and the soundtrack is very very good too.”
- “Fun little game with a great soundtrack and tight combat.”
- “The combat was tight and fun, the sounds were great, and the music was lovely.”
- “The music also has a lot of drawing power, but it's somewhat pulled back by the overall sound design, which doesn't feel as attached to the theme and characters.”
- “Music is almost non-existent.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development in the game is highlighted by its vibrant and appealing character designs, which are described as both cute and deadly. Players appreciate the strong visual aesthetics and the engaging world design, although the short playtime of 16 minutes leaves them wanting more depth in character exploration. Overall, the character design is a standout feature that enhances the game's enjoyable experience.
- “This is honestly a great game, awesome concept, great character design and world design as well.”
- “It's hard to believe Green Reaper is only a student project when the graphics and character design are so beautiful as you slash your way to freeing the greenhouse from toxic mushrooms and allow the flowers to bloom again.”
- “I loved the game, it's short and sweet and the character design is really fun.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that it feels polished but still suffers from significant performance issues, particularly during boss fights and cinematic sequences. While some users believe there is room for improvement, others find the optimization to be a major flaw that detracts from the overall experience.
- “My computer isn't great; however, it isn't terrible, so there may be some optimization that could be done. Other than that, the game feels really well put together and polished.”
- “This is a fun free game, but the optimization was so bad that sometimes it felt like playing GTA IV on the premiere.”
- “This is a fun free game, but the optimization is so bad that sometimes it felt like playing GTA IV on the premiere.”
- “The only major flaw I have is the poor optimization and framerate during boss fights and the ending cinematic.”
- “The game is good, but the optimization is poor.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's combat system, while simple, features intricate mechanics that enhance its replayability, encouraging players to revisit and explore different strategies.
- “For its simplicity, the combat has inner intricacies that give it great replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic events and character interactions.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
Overall, the game's stability is generally good, with visually appealing graphics and enjoyable character controls. However, some users reported minor bugs in the terrain, and there was confusion regarding certain gameplay elements, such as the function of roses.
- “The visuals are very nice, but some of the terrain was a little buggy.”
- “The character was fun to control, but I was confused about what the roses did. Were they checkpoints?”