Reaping Rewards

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Reaping Rewards is a single player action game. It was developed by Limitless Ltd and was released on June 9, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Reaping Rewards is an interactive VR short narrative where you will make emotional choices using motion controllers to engage with the story. Directed by Matthew Ward (cinematics director at Bungie), with music by Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket. Reaping Rewards was built in VR using the Limitless VR Creative Environment and produced by Limitless Ltd, the team behind the interactive VR …

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

emotional18 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of farming mechanics with dark fantasy elements, creating an engaging and original experience.
The visuals and atmospheric effects are appealing, with well-designed characters and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall mood.
Despite its short length, the game effectively evokes emotions and offers meaningful choices that impact the outcome.

The experience is very short, lasting only about 6-8 minutes, which may leave players wanting more depth and content.
Some players found the gameplay to be repetitive and lacking in meaningful choices, making it feel linear and superficial.
While the graphics are decent, some reviewers noted issues with scale and clarity, detracting from the overall immersion.

emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it heartwarming and touching, while others criticize its brevity and lack of character connection, leading to a superficial emotional experience. Many felt that the potential for a deeper narrative was overshadowed by technical focus and short duration, resulting in a lighthearted tone that failed to evoke the intended emotional impact. Overall, while some players experienced genuine feelings, the consensus suggests that the game falls short of delivering a profound emotional journey.
- “Lovely and touching experience.”
- “Amazing game! It really is an emotional roller coaster; in all my years of gaming, I have never had a game make me just burst into tears.”
- “I found it rather unique and was struck emotionally.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The story is generally well-received for its heartwarming and emotional themes, engaging players through interactive choices. However, many reviewers express disappointment over its brevity, feeling that the narrative lacks depth and impact, especially given its serious subject matter. While the potential for a more profound experience is acknowledged, the short duration and focus on technical aspects detract from the overall storytelling experience.
- “The story is pretty good and is worth the download.”
- “Heartwarming little story.”
- “This game 100% deserves a reward for how amazing its short story is; even if it is brief, it was an amazing experience nonetheless.”
- “However, I am quite disappointed it is so short... it could be so much more if they added more to the story rather than just visiting the 3 people.”
- “When there was so much potential for an emotional story here, the creators have opted to spend most of their development time on technically dazzling but mindless VR interactions.”
- “The interactions are the choices you'll be making in the story.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics are generally praised for their decent quality and appealing art style, reminiscent of recent Pixar films, making them enjoyable in a VR setting. However, some users noted issues with scale and felt that the overall experience, while visually appealing, lacked emotional depth and was disappointingly short.
- “The graphics are decent and you can tell a lot of work went into this.”
- “It's worthwhile to talk about the graphics here, which are extremely close to any recent Pixar animated film.”
- “The art style was really good and some of the sounds, I guess, but it lasts about 5 minutes.”
- “The graphics are decent, and you can tell a lot of work went into this.”
- “The art style is lacking.”
- “Graphics were okay, but the scale felt off; everything was too big.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is described as straightforward but ultimately lacks depth, with a repetitive and mechanical feel that can become tiresome. Players engage in a simple mechanic of guiding characters to their demise, but the overall experience is short and uninspired compared to the promotional material.
- “The gameplay in reaping rewards is simple enough; to take a life, gamers must take the ill-fated characters by the hand until they breathe their last breath.”
- “The experience is short, mechanical, and tiresome with the store page's press release exhibiting more energy.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is praised for its quality and fittingness, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the gameplay effectively. Users appreciate how the soundtrack aligns with the game's themes, creating a unique atmosphere that resonates with players.
- “The animation is very nice, as is the music, and the controls work as designed.”
- “The gameplay, on top of the chosen music, makes me feel the devs really hit the nail on the head on this one.”
- “Be forced to murder random people for no reason by touching their hands, then turn into an angel by touching a door, thereby saving a kid that's apparently not deathly ill, and then listen to a country song about angels.”