REAPER

About

REAPER is a medieval-themed first-person shooter, taking inspiration from classics like Doom, Quake, and Hitman. As Death Incarnate, players must follow a mysterious spirit's guidance to collect souls and condemn targets to Hell. With a short campaign, secrets in each level, a varied enemy roster, and boss fights, REAPER offers an intense and engaging experience for players, complete with voice cameos from notable personalities.

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The pixel art graphics and character sprites are top-notch, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a variety of weapons and creative enemy designs that enhance the overall enjoyment.
The game offers a nostalgic 'Boomer Shooter' feel, reminiscent of classic titles, while providing a unique medieval dark fantasy setting.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with limited weapon variety and simplistic level designs that lack challenge.
The game ends abruptly after defeating the final boss, with no credits or conclusion, leaving players wanting more.
There are issues with hitboxes and audio, including unclear voice lines and missing sound effects for actions like opening doors.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its "boomer shooter" style, featuring classic first-person shooter mechanics with a solid arsenal of weapons and strategic health management. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and intense experience, others criticize the lack of engaging elements such as achievements, story, and audio clarity, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, it offers a mix of thrilling combat and retro aesthetics, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “This high-stakes gameplay, combined with a satisfying arsenal of weapons and a variety of gruesome enemies, creates a thrilling and intense experience.”
- “There are multiple different weapons, various levels, and plenty of bosses to fight; this game is a significant step up from 'Concrete Visions' in terms of graphics, gameplay, and overall flow.”
- “There is zero dopamine to be gained here; no achievements, no satisfying gameplay, no story (except for this ghost who tries talking to me, which I can't hear her anyway due to the hushed sound file, so I don't even know why I'm there or what I'm supposed to be doing - and there is no 'subtitles' option so I can't even read it).”
- “The game's core mechanic of limited health and no regeneration forces players to be strategic in their approach.”
- “'Reverend' had its own charm, and the gameplay was reasonably solid.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's graphics, particularly the pixel-art style and character sprites, are highly praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal. While the visuals enhance the experience, some players note that the gameplay can feel repetitive despite the variety of weapons and levels. Overall, the graphics represent a significant improvement over the developer's previous title.
- “The art style is excellent, the weapons are satisfying, and the enemies usually make a pleasantly squishy sound as you hack (sometimes shoot, but mostly hack) your way through them.”
- “There are multiple different weapons, various levels, and plenty of bosses to fight; this game is a significant step up from 'Concrete Visions' (the devs' previous game) in terms of graphics, gameplay, and overall flow.”
- “With its pixelated graphics and brutal combat.”
- “There are multiple different weapons, various levels, and plenty of bosses to fight, this game is a significant step up from 'Concrete Visions' (the devs' previous game) in terms of graphics, gameplay, and overall flow.”
- “What stands out the most to me is the quality of the pixel-art graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its excellence, with a nice and flowing quality that enhances the gameplay experience. Additionally, the sound effects, particularly for weapons, are described as punchy and enjoyable.
- “The music is good though.”
- “The sound is nice and punchy for the weapons (my favorite being the two daggers!), and the music flows nicely through the levels.”
- “Excellent music.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is noted for its funny and straightforward approach, featuring a tongue-in-cheek humor that adds to its charm.
- “A funny and simple game that keeps you entertained.”
- “The game features a delightful tongue-in-cheek humor that adds to the overall experience.”
- “The humor is clever and well-timed, making every moment enjoyable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with players feeling lost and unengaged due to unclear objectives and a lack of meaningful narrative elements. The presence of a ghost character is noted, but the inability to hear or understand her dialogue further detracts from the experience. Overall, the storytelling fails to provide any sense of achievement or satisfaction.
- “There is zero dopamine to be gained here; no achievements, no satisfying gameplay, no story (except for this ghost who tries talking to me, which I can't hear due to the hushed sound file, so I don't even know why I'm there or what I'm supposed to be doing - and there is no subtitles option, so I can't even read it).”