REAPER

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REAPER is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by DOSMan Games and was released on October 29, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

FEAR THE REAPER REAPER is a medieval-themed first-person shooter, drawing inspiration from such classic titles as Doom, Quake and Hitman. Play as Death Incarnate, and follow the guidance of a mysterious spirit, tasking you with collecting the souls of a series of targets, and condemning them to the Hell below. Following the "bite-sized boomer shooter" ethos of DOSMan Games, RE…

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

music5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and satisfying combat with a variety of weapons and enjoyable enemy designs.
Great pixel art graphics and a charming retro aesthetic that evokes classic FPS games.
Good value for the price, providing a short but entertaining experience with potential for future improvements.

Repetitive gameplay with limited depth, primarily focused on melee combat and lacking variety in level design.
Frequent technical issues, including save file corruption and occasional crashes, detracting from the overall experience.
The story is minimal and lacks coherence, with abrupt endings and no real narrative progression.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is described as straightforward and primarily melee-focused, with some players finding it lacking in depth and excitement due to minimal achievements and unclear objectives. However, others appreciate the strategic elements of limited health and a diverse arsenal of weapons, which contribute to a thrilling experience reminiscent of classic first-person shooters. Overall, while opinions vary, the game offers a mix of charm and intensity that appeals to fans of the genre.
- “The game's core mechanic of limited health and no regeneration forces players to be strategic in their approach.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay was a bit on the weaker side as it's mostly a melee affair similar to Flash of the Blade, but the weapons were cool looking and I at least found a reason to use the new ones when I got them and switch between them sometimes.”
- “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).”
- “'Reverend' had its own charm, and the gameplay was reasonably solid.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by fun and neat visuals, with a cohesive aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While not groundbreaking, the pixel-art quality is praised, particularly in character sprites and weapon design, contributing to a satisfying gameplay atmosphere. Overall, the graphics represent a significant improvement over the developer's previous work, offering a visually appealing backdrop to the action.
- “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.”
- “What stands out the most to me is the quality of the pixel-art graphics.”
- “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.”
- “One other nice thing I can say about it is that while it's not going to drop anyone's jaws graphically, the aesthetic forms a very cohesive whole.”
- “+ 'boomer shooter' graphics and gameplay.”
- “With its pixelated graphics and brutal combat.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
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The story in the game is largely criticized for being minimal and unclear, with many players feeling it lacks depth and coherence. While some acknowledge that retro FPS games aren't typically story-driven, they still express disappointment in the threadbare narrative and the absence of engaging elements, such as character motivation or clear objectives. Overall, the consensus is that the story detracts from the gameplay experience rather than enhancing it.
- “Though the core mission of both Dosman games I've played is really just 'kill everything', at least 'Space Aliens in Space' had a bit more variety to the reason for the mission each level.”
- “I know we don't go for retro FPS games for the story, but this one is very threadbare.”
- “I have no clue what the story was or who that ghost was.”
- “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).”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its energetic and engaging quality, particularly noting the main menu track as a standout. The soundtrack complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall experience with its punchy sound and seamless integration into the levels. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's satisfying combat and immersive environments.
- “Fun, banger music (the main menu song is an absolute banger).”
- “The combat is really satisfying, the movement is solid and boy, the music kills.”
- “The sound is nice and punchy for the weapons (my favorite being the 2 daggers!), the music is nice and flowing through the levels.”
- “The combat is really satisfying, the movement is solid, and boy, the music kills.”
- “The napalm death song of games.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game is somewhat buggy, indicating that stability issues may affect the overall experience.
- “The game is a little buggy.”
- “I encountered several stability issues that affected my gameplay experience.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches make it hard to enjoy the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its effective use of humor, described as funny and simple, with a notable tongue-in-cheek style that complements its art direction.
- “I liked the art direction a lot, and the sense of humor.”
- “Funny and simple game.”
- “Tongue-in-cheek humor.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its surprisingly effective optimization, suggesting that it runs smoothly and efficiently on a variety of systems.
- “Surprisingly optimized.”