REAPER
- October 29, 2024
- DOSMan Games
Get on SteamREAPER 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent pixel art graphics and creative enemy designs, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a fun and nostalgic 'Boomer Shooter' experience with a humorous medieval dark fantasy setting.
- The gameplay is enjoyable and satisfying, with a variety of weapons and a good amount of level design variation.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited weapon variety and simplistic level designs.
- There are issues with hitboxes and enemy interactions, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game ends abruptly without credits or a proper conclusion, which can leave players feeling unsatisfied.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
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 clarity, and audio accessibility, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, it offers a mix of thrilling combat and retro aesthetics, though it may not satisfy all players.
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, particularly the pixel-art style and character sprites, are highly praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, contributing to a visually engaging experience. While the graphics are a significant improvement over the developer's previous title, the gameplay itself is noted to be repetitive and mediocre, despite the variety of weapons and levels. Overall, the art style enhances the brutal combat, making it a standout feature of the game.
“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.”
“What stands out the most to me is the quality of the pixel-art graphics.”
“Boomer shooter graphics and gameplay.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its excellent quality, providing a nice and flowing backdrop throughout the levels. Additionally, the sound effects, particularly for weapons, are described as punchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall audio experience.
“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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is largely criticized for its lack of engagement and clarity, with players feeling disconnected due to poor audio quality and the absence of subtitles, leaving them confused about their objectives and the narrative.
“There is zero dopamine to be gained here; no achievements, no satisfying gameplay, no story. The only narrative element is a ghost trying to talk to me, but I can't hear her due to the hushed sound file. 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.”
