Little Reaper
- July 19, 2020
- Little Reaper Games
Get on SteamIn "Little Reaper" , play as Ollie, the Grim Reaper's clumsy assistant, who must recover lost souls in Death's Domain after accidentally releasing them. Traverse through beautiful, mysterious landscapes, battle epic bosses, and discover hidden collectibles. Use your scythe to solve puzzles, reveal hidden objects, and teleport across 4 levels, all set to an original music score.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a cute and vibrant 2.5D art style with great attention to detail, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay is fun and addictive, especially with the scythe teleportation mechanic that adds depth to the platforming experience.
- The game is forgiving with multiple checkpoints and offers a good challenge as players progress through various levels and boss fights.
- Controls can feel flat and unresponsive, particularly the scythe teleportation mechanic, which can be frustrating to use.
- The game suffers from a lack of polish, with issues such as poor animations and unclear instructions for gameplay mechanics.
- Some players find the early levels unremarkable and the overall progression to be slow and tedious, leading to a less engaging experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their great detail and charming 2.5D art style, which is described as cute, quirky, and beautiful. Reviewers find the artwork captivating, contributing to an addictive gameplay experience that can easily draw players in for hours.
“The 2.5D art style is cute and quirky yet beautiful.”
“Artwork is brilliant; I can easily get lost playing this for hours!”
“The art style and colors are so cute; overall, a really addictive game!”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple yet enjoyable, complemented by handcrafted areas that enhance the experience. While the cutscenes could benefit from more frames, the overall narrative is engaging and fun, making it a recommended play.
“This is an extremely fun game to play with a very cool storyline. Definitely recommend picking it up.”
“The plot is simple, and the cutscenes could use a few more frames, but the game more than makes up for this with its handcrafted areas.”
“The plot is simple and the cutscenes could use a few more frames, but the game more than makes up for this with its handcrafted areas.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique scythe teleportation mechanic that, while not introduced until later, is essential for collecting souls and adds depth to the experience. Players find the game accessible for beginners but challenging to master, complemented by beautifully detailed backgrounds in each level. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and encourages players to continue exploring.
“Game is easy to pick up but takes a bit of skill to master the scythe teleportation mechanic. The backgrounds for each level have great detail, and I'm keen to finish the game!”
“The flagship mechanic to the game isn't even in the first level, although there are definitely spots where you need to use it to collect souls.”
“The flagship mechanic of the game isn't even present in the first level, although there are definitely spots where you need to use it to collect souls.”
“The gameplay is easy to pick up, but it takes a bit of skill to master the scythe teleportation mechanic.”
“The flagship mechanic of the game isn't even present in the first level, although there are definitely spots where you need to use it to collect souls.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music is praised for its vibrant quality and effective integration with the various locations in the game, enhancing the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is vibrant and ties in well with each location.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is distinct for each environment, with unique enemies and obstacles that contribute to the overall immersive experience. Players appreciate the varied settings, which enhance the game's depth and engagement.
“Each of these has its own enemies, obstacles, and atmosphere.”
