Mini Reaper

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Mini Reaper is a single player platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by schessor and was released on June 24, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Mini Reaper is a short indie chaser-horror 3D platformer themed after retro game creepypasta and game emulation. The gameplay revolves around collecting souls in a mansion while avoiding the chasing monster.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a charming aesthetic and satisfying movement mechanics that evoke nostalgia for classic 64-bit platformers.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, creating a fun yet tense experience as players navigate the mansion while being pursued by the Enemy.
Despite its short length, the game offers good replayability due to its tight gameplay and the challenge of memorizing the mansion's layout.

The game suffers from technical issues, including freezing upon death and inconsistent dash mechanics that can lead to frustration.
There is only one music track, which can become repetitive over time, especially during longer play sessions.
The game's layout and enemy AI can be confusing and frustrating, as the Enemy's behavior can feel unpredictable and unfair at times.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is characterized by a fun aesthetic that balances tension with a charming environment, particularly in the intricately designed mansion that offers both rewarding movement and frustrating navigation challenges. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 3D platformers like Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie, with tight and smooth mechanics that enhance replayability, despite some technical issues like freezing. Overall, the gameplay provides a mix of excitement and uncertainty, appealing to both skilled players and those seeking a nostalgic experience.
- “The mansion is basically a perfect balance of gameplay concerns, meaning it's really tight to navigate with a weird layout. Even with study, you can never really fit it into your mind, which can add an element of uncertainty to chases and reward highly skilled movement, or be incredibly frustrating if you make a wrong turn.”
- “I'm not usually into 3D platformers, but this one strikes a specific nostalgic niche, hearkening back to the satisfying movement mechanics of Mario 64 or Banjo-Kazooie.”
- “While it is a little short, the tight and smooth movement mechanics add some nice replayability, making runs super satisfying.”
- “When I went to change the brightness of the game and attempted to reenter the game to resume gameplay, it froze on me.”
- “I'm not sure how the mechanic works because the skull sometimes disappears when you look at it or when it bumps into something.”
- “The mechanic claims that the longer you press it, the further you'll dash.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cute aesthetic that balances the gameplay's tension, featuring basic and blocky visuals reminiscent of old-school 64-bit platformers. Players appreciate the game's adherence to this retro style, noting that it contributes to the overall atmosphere and fun experience, enhanced by excellent textures and music.
- “The fun aesthetic helps balance the tenseness of the gameplay; I love being such a cute little guy in a cool mansion.”
- “A short and sweet experience tied together with an interesting premise and fun movement, which successfully pulls off its atmosphere with the excellent aesthetics and textures alongside the music.”
- “Graphics are basic and blocky, which is understandable.”
- “Pretty short but really fun game that has a lot of charm in its adherence to old-school, 64-bit style platformer visuals.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging tension and immersive aesthetics, effectively combining music, textures, and movement to create a nostalgic yet fresh experience reminiscent of classic N64 titles. Players appreciate the intense moments of exploration and the thrill of navigating the environment while evading enemies, contributing to an overall enjoyable and atmospheric gameplay experience.
- “Even if it has some jank, the atmosphere is great and zipping around the mansion tensely running a route and rerouting on the fly when the enemy shows up is a good time.”
- “Sure there are bigger and better games out there, but this game's atmosphere and movement really sell it as a brand new N64 game (or rather, a corrupted version of a childhood memory).”
- “A short and sweet experience tied together with an interesting premise and fun movement which successfully pulls off its atmosphere with the excellent aesthetics and textures alongside the music.”
- “The atmosphere is simple but of quality, especially once the enemy starts floating around to increase the intensity.”
- “Sure, there are bigger and better games out there, but this game's atmosphere and movement really sell it as a brand new N64 game (or rather, a corrupted version of a childhood memory).”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its ability to enhance the atmosphere and aesthetics, others note that the limited number of tracks can lead to monotony, especially during longer play sessions. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's immersive experience, complementing its visual style and gameplay.
- “I had a really fun time with this; the movement feels super fun (even if I didn't quite get the hang of the dives), and the visual style and music are both incredible.”
- “A short and sweet experience tied together with an interesting premise and fun movement, which successfully pulls off its atmosphere with the excellent aesthetics and textures alongside the music.”
- “Spooks are good, atmosphere and music are wonderful, and exploration itself is very enjoyable.”
- “There's only one music track, so if it's not one you like or if beating the game takes you a lot of tries, it could potentially get old quickly.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
- “While the game has a great atmosphere, the music feels out of place and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's replayability is considered low due to a single mansion layout and limited soul variations, but its tight movement mechanics and satisfying gameplay encourage speedrunning and multiple playthroughs, making it enjoyable for players despite its short length. Overall, many find it offers good replay value relative to its price.
- “While it is a little short, the tight and smooth movement mechanics add some nice replayability, making runs super satisfying.”
- “Incredibly fun game, with lots of replayability for its price tag.”
- “There is only one layout for the mansion and souls, which means the replay value is low, although the speedrun potential is high.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay elements makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story presents a lighthearted premise where players, as the grim reaper's apprentice, must collect souls while navigating a house that can be challenging to map out. Although some find the narrative shallow, it evolves into an engaging horror experience with elements of suspense and mystery as players confront a lurking entity.
- “It's our duty, as the grim reaper's apprentice, to fulfill this simple mission... but something is lurking in the shadows... and so, what starts as a cute little collectathon with really well-hidden collectibles quickly becomes an intense yet simple horror experience, where you'll have to escape and outsmart a strange entity hidden within the game's code.”
- “A bit hard to get the layout of the house in your brain, and the story is shallow, but the load state makes it easy to get right back into it!”
- “The story revolves around death, who goes on vacation and assigns you the task of gathering souls.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report stability issues, noting that the game frequently freezes instead of displaying a game over screen, which disrupts the overall gameplay experience.
- “There is no game over screen, and the game just freezes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that a semi-optimized route and effective escape options are essential for gameplay, indicating that optimization plays a significant role in enhancing player strategy and experience.
- “A semi-optimized route and good escape options will become crucial.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game particularly noteworthy, with many highlighting the hilarious ending as a standout moment.
- “... also the ending is hilarious.”