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Review of Felix the Reaper on PlayStation 4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Oct 2019
Cover image of Felix the Reaper on PS4
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 17 Oct 2019
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Kong Orange
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment

Introduction

Felix the Reaper is not your typical puzzle game; it's a dance party where death is the guest of honor. You play as Felix, a reaper in the Ministry of Death, who has a penchant for the dramatic- think less Grim Reaper, more Dance Fever. It's a quirky blend of murder and movement that makes you question your life choices ... and your love for puzzles. Let's delve into this shadowy ballet of brain teasers and rhythm.

Gameplay

Gameplay revolves around navigating Felix through levels filled with glaring sunlight and potential victims. The trick is to dodge the sun while manipulating shadows to create paths. Picture this: you shuffle Felix around blocks like a chess piece, except instead of checkmates, you're setting up elaborate environmental deaths. Felix can pick up items (and sometimes people) to help cast shadows but beware-the light is your enemy. With up to six levels per chapter, don't expect to breeze through; the riddles can get as cryptic as your high school math teacher's explanations. Thankfully, when he's standing around not grim reaping, Felix grooves to music like a DJ in a funeral home. Unorthodox? Yes. Enjoyable? Certainly.

Graphics

Visually, Felix the Reaper dazzles with its distinct style. The game leans heavily into a whimsical, animated aesthetic, wrapping its death-themed story in vibrant colors that clash beautifully with the morbid subject matter. Imagine a combination of Tim Burton and a lighthearted cartoon. The characters dance and flit about on floating landmasses, and it's all tied together with a feast for the eyes, while still being underlined with a slightly eerie charm. The graphics serve up a slice of humor that matches the gameplay vibe-a potential clickbait for anyone scrolling by.

Conclusion

Felix the Reaper manages to carve a niche in a crowded puzzle genre with its unique premise and stylish execution. While the gameplay can sometimes be a tad obtuse and frustrating (like trying to explain memes to your parents), the humor and design elevate it enough to hold its own. Is it the puzzle game of the year? Probably not. Is it worth giving a twirl? Absolutely. This game may not have all the answers, but it does have a killer dance moves and a flair for the dramatic, so grab your shadow-casting armor and step lightly through the sunlit world of Felix the Reaper.

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