Rogue Reaper

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Rogue Reaper is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Fireroot Studios and was released on February 1, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Rogue Reaper is an action-adventure game, taking place at the end of the Dark Ages during the rise of the plague. Trying to relieve her father from his work of managing the massive influx of souls, the daughter of the grim reaper sets out on an adventure to find and destroy the cause of the plague.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 261 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game features charming artwork and character designs, making it visually appealing.
Despite its short length, the gameplay is fun and offers unique mechanics like telekinesis and parkour.
For a student project developed in just 11 weeks, the game shows great potential and creativity.

The final boss fight is frustratingly difficult, with poor design choices that can lead to cheap deaths.
The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls.
Many players found the game too short and lacking in depth, with minimal story and gameplay content.

gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
49%
10%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its unique mechanics and potential but criticizing its execution, clunky controls, and lack of polish. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and straightforward, others note significant issues such as optimization problems, minimal content, and a lack of replay value. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further development to enhance the player experience.
- “I definitely enjoy the gameplay so far.”
- “Amazing gameplay and artwork.”
- “Fun mechanics, great art.”
- “Very little story, very little gameplay, absolutely no replay value.”
- “On the current state, the game has 20 minutes of gameplay, with clunky mechanics, bugs, and bad keys.”
- “While I liked the premise and visual design of Rogue Reaper, I feel that the gameplay left a bit to be desired.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
36%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming indie art style and atmospheric visuals, which contribute to a unique aesthetic experience. However, several users report significant performance issues, including lag, lack of textures, and bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, while the art style is appreciated, the game's optimization and graphical fidelity leave much to be desired.
- “I love the artwork and the visuals; they're charming in an indie way.”
- “The graphics are simple, yet on the highest settings, I'd say it looks quite wonderful.”
- “Great atmosphere and aesthetics.”
- “The graphics/optimization is really bad: any objects in this game have no textures and, at the same time, it is laggy as hell.”
- “Currently very buggy, especially with visuals right now as you can't see anything due to an error with the fog being blindingly white.”
- “The environment graphics are a bit plain looking and the gameplay could be a bit more fleshed out.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The game's story is generally viewed as charming but underdeveloped, with many players appreciating its unique concepts and cute elements while expressing a desire for more depth and world-building. While some find the plot engaging and well-executed for a short experience, others criticize its brevity and lack of detail, particularly in key moments like the final boss. Overall, the story is seen as a solid foundation that could benefit from further expansion and refinement in future updates.
- “The setting is great, and the plot is just as good.”
- “The story is short but not too generic and actually has a plot and an ending.”
- “Short and sweet, loved the idea behind the story and the unique depiction of the Grim Reaper and his daughter.”
- “Very little story, very little gameplay, absolutely no replay value.”
- “I also liked its unique concept, but I felt like the story needed more explanation, especially towards the end.”
- “The story of Rouge Reaper is incredibly barebones.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly its spooky and moody qualities. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and lacks sufficient sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience. While the title music and ambient score are appreciated, there are calls for more variety and improvement in the audio elements, especially during combat.
- “The art style, music, and overall ambience make this an astounding game...and it’s free.”
- “My only complaints are in the lack of feedback when you take (and deal) damage and a difficult UI, and overall the dark, moody visuals and music make for a great experience.”
- “The low-key music and the dark, foggy visuals do a great job at selling a lonely atmosphere.”
- “The environments are dull and samey, which is forgivable; the music, sound effects, and voice samples are repetitive, which is acceptable, and the enemies are bland and boring, which is passable.”
- “The music is spooky as is the atmosphere, but it's not really all that scary, just slightly creepy (we're talking like...a grain of salt in terms of severity).”
- “Musical score, sound, and voice lines could still be improved and/or expanded on, along with combat animations and overall glitches, both in terms of UI, skill tree, and overall gameplay.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its effective combination of simplistic yet appealing graphics, dark visuals, and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall mood. While some find the music spooky and the ambiance slightly creepy, others appreciate the game's ability to create a lonely and immersive environment. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout experience, especially for a free title.
- “Overall, with the atmosphere, level design, and plot, I'd say this is extremely good for a free game, and would even buy a sequel.”
- “The low-key music and the dark, foggy visuals do a great job at selling a lonely atmosphere.”
- “Great atmosphere and aesthetics.”
- “The music is spooky as is the atmosphere, but it's not really all that scary, just slightly creepy (we're talking like...a grain of salt in terms of severity).”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly during boss fights and visual issues like blinding fog. While some users noted that the game is still enjoyable despite these problems, others found the bugs significantly hindered their experience, especially with hitboxes and gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game shows promise but suffers from stability issues that detract from its potential.
- “Currently very buggy, especially with visuals right now as you can't see anything due to an error with the fog being blindingly white.”
- “One problem I had are the hitboxes; the game has bugs and glitches (not that it matters if you consider it is running on Unity). I spent 20 tries to finish the boss, not because it was hard, but because it is impossible to hit the horn at the end. I tried hitting it with the box, hitting it with my scythe, and I even tried climbing the horse; eventually, I gave up.”
- “Even though the game can be a bit buggy, with abilities like reaper vision and enemy levitation just refusing to work, I like the idea of a stealth/action game with this aesthetic and theme.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its quirky and cute concept, which some players find amusing despite its oddity. While the voice acting is described as mediocre, it adds to the overall comedic effect, with some players suggesting that a more intentionally bad performance could enhance the humor.
- “This game was weird but funny.”
- “Has a funny and cute concept... I don't really know how it came up as a part of the game though.”
- “The voice acting was a little rough, but it made the game humorous; not bad.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game is criticized for its lack of story and gameplay depth, resulting in minimal to no replay value. Despite its potential and hopes for future updates, players find the current experience too short to warrant revisiting.
- “Very little story, very little gameplay, absolutely no replay value.”
- “Though it is a very short game and has no real replay value.”
- “There is no replay value.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game features simple yet enjoyable character development, complemented by charming and visually appealing character designs. Overall, players appreciate the cute aesthetics and engaging concepts behind the characters.
- “Simple, fun, and has the cutest character designs!”
- “Good visuals and cute character design.”
- “Great concept, great character design.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game offers enjoyable gameplay but suffers from optimization issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, as noted by users experiencing performance disappointments on specific setups. Overall, while it is considered good, the optimization could be improved for a smoother experience.
- “I downloaded it and finished it sometimes; quite chill, nice gameplay, but it has a little bit of optimization problems. It is good though.”
- “I will say that I was sort of disappointed with this game's performance on my laptop (AMD A6 9225 2.6 GHz, 8GB RAM, Radeon R4 graphics card, Windows 10, DirectX 12).”
- “I was sort of disappointed with this game's performance on my laptop (AMD A6 9225 2.6 GHz, 8GB RAM, Radeon R4 graphics card, Windows 10, DirectX 12).”
- “The optimization is lacking, making it difficult to enjoy the game even on mid-range hardware.”
- “I expected better performance; the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate on my setup.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of tragic moments and wholesome experiences, creating a poignant narrative that resonates deeply with players.
- “Tragic and wholesome.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly with achievements like the 100 kills challenge, which can feel repetitive. However, the relatively easy nature of other achievements provides motivation, encouraging players to engage more with the game and strive for goals like the 0 death achievement.
- “The 100 kills achievement feels a bit tedious; it only took about 5-10 minutes of dying and killing stuff repeatedly. While the other achievements are easy to obtain, this one increased my playtime significantly.”
- “Grinding in this game can be exhausting. It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged. I find myself losing interest after a while, as the tasks feel monotonous.”