Reaplaced

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Reaplaced is a single player action game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Mystery Gamedev and was released on October 23, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

A supernatural Halloween whodunnit. Solve a chilling locked-room mystery before the grim reaper reveals the answer!

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story16 positive mentions

Engaging and well-written story with interesting characters and a satisfying conclusion.
High-quality visuals and music, especially impressive for a free game developed for a game jam.
Short playtime of around 2-3 hours makes it a perfect quick Halloween-themed mystery experience.

The game is quite linear with limited interactivity, making choices feel inconsequential.
Some players found the pacing slow, particularly in the beginning, which could lead to boredom.
There are minor technical issues, such as navigation problems with the clue system and some oddities in the 3D models.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a dark, engaging mystery featuring a grim reaper protagonist, with a mix of humor and serious themes. While the narrative includes intriguing twists and well-developed characters, it suffers from plot holes and a linear structure that limits player choices. Overall, it offers a captivating experience, though some players found the pacing and lack of interactivity to be drawbacks.
- “Honestly, if you want a dark story with a brutally honest grim reaper protagonist who evolves throughout the narrative, this could be your game!”
- “I enjoyed following Grea as she gets to know the others, discovers the murder, and attempts to solve it. The story is engaging and well-paced, taking place over one Halloween night.”
- “The plot has some nice twists, with likeable characters, a cool soundtrack, atmospheric backgrounds, and an interesting ending that begs for a sequel.”
- “Pointless because it would be impossible to take in the story in less than 10 minutes, and I couldn't see a skip button, so it seems to be just an achievement for clicking through the whole story a second time once you've finished it.”
- “Despite that there are choices presented, they don't affect the story's ending.”
- “Was expecting a more interactive element to the mystery solution, though the story is strictly kinetic.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a varied and enjoyable soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, despite the absence of voice acting. Reviewers appreciate the original compositions and the integration of different musical styles, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of the development team. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's engaging narrative and character design.
- “The music is great.”
- “Smartly written and well paced, with excellent art and original music.”
- “The plot has some nice twists, there are likeable characters, cool soundtrack, atmospheric backgrounds, and an interesting ending that begs for a sequel.”
- “Although [spoiler]grea will end up solving the mystery[/spoiler], the clues are present for the reader to try to figure out the manner of death, whodunit, etc. In addition, there's a varied soundtrack although no voice acting.”
- “Created for a VN jam by the team of different game devs, it was really fun to see the mix of their personal narrative/visual/musical styles in there!”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a linear visual novel with a strong emphasis on storytelling, featuring impressive illustrations and animations that enhance the experience. While players appreciate the overall style, some express disappointment over the lack of multiple endings and the misleading suggestion of a time-sensitive riddle-solving mechanic. Despite these critiques, the gameplay remains engaging and is recommended for fans of the genre.
- “Nicely done, the illustrations and animations are awesome, and I loved the style of the gameplay.”
- “I definitely recommend playing, and I will be uploading my gameplay to my Kilcitykitty channel via YouTube.”
- “As for the gameplay, [i]reaplaced[/i] is a linear visual novel, so there is only one ending.”
- “As for the gameplay, Ireaplaced is a linear visual novel, so there is only one ending.”
- “A slight minus from me would be that - to me - the description 'your goal is to solve the mystery before the truth is revealed at the end of the game', together with the hint mechanic, kind of suggested some sort of time-sensitive riddle-solving mechanic (for example, that we'll be questioned and expected to provide answers before the mystery is being revealed).”
- “None of this detracts from the gameplay in any meaningful way, mind you; it just looks a bit odd at first blush.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its stunning art direction and gorgeous character designs, highlighting the visual appeal and familiarity of the characters.
- “The art direction is stellar; the UI and character designs are just gorgeous.”
- “Great character designs too.”
- “(I thought the character design looked familiar.)”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a stylized artwork that downplays gore, although some textual elements can be gruesome. While the overall visuals are generally acceptable, there are noticeable inconsistencies in the 3D models, such as overly rigid towels and angular skeleton ribs that detract from the immersion.
- “The graphics are mostly fine, though there are some oddities in the 3D models used for some scenery, such as 'towels' so thick and straight they look more like steel panels, and skeletons with very straight, angular ribs.”
- “Visually, it's not very gory thanks to the stylized artwork, but the text is a bit gruesome in places.”
- “The graphics are mostly fine, though there are some oddities in the 3D models used for some scenery -- such as 'towels' so thick and straight they look more like steel panels, and skeletons with very straight, angular ribs.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a balance between seriousness and lightheartedness, particularly through the protagonist's dedication to her role as a reaper, which is complemented by her subtle, humorous traits during the investigative elements of the story.
- “I like how serious she is about her job as the reaper, especially when it comes to the investigation part of the story, but she has a slightly humorous side at the same time.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its engaging plot twists, likable characters, and a captivating soundtrack, all set against atmospheric backgrounds that contribute to an immersive experience. The intriguing ending leaves players eager for a potential sequel.
- “The plot has some nice twists, there are likable characters (Kai, my beloved), a cool soundtrack, atmospheric backgrounds, and an interesting ending that begs for a sequel.”