Mini Reaper

Movement is very fun once you get the feel for it, and I found the gentleman of the mansion spooky and intriguing in its behaviour. Short game but worth your time

[b]My score: 3/10 ⭐ TL;DR:[/b] A barebones horror game that mistakes retro creepypasta aesthetics for engaging gameplay. 🟥 [b]NOTE:[/b] I spent quite a while debating whether to recommend this game or not. With only 16 reviews at the time of writing and knowing it's a solo developer project, I really didn't want to drag down its score. In the end, though, I asked myself one simple question: "Would I recommend someone spend money and time on this game?" My honest answer is no. [h2]Overview[/h2] The premise is simple: you explore an empty mansion collecting glowing orbs. After a while, malevolent entities begin stalking you, and touching one results in an immediate game over—or rather, the game freezing, because the whole experience is heavily committed to recreating the aesthetic of old internet creepypastas. Haunted cartridge lore, doppelgängers, low-resolution imagery... it's all here. Unfortunately, there isn't much beneath the surface. The controls feel awkward—there's a strange "momentum jump" that honestly feels more like an input quirk than an intentional mechanic. The environments are mostly empty, many assets appear to come straight from stock packs, navigation is unintuitive, and the gameplay never evolves beyond its initial premise. I genuinely wanted to like this game. I'm always on the lookout for retro-inspired titles, but this one feels far too barebones. Personally, I'd rather see a game prioritize solid gameplay first and build the aesthetic around it, not the other way around. [h2]One Thing I Liked / One Thing I Didn’t[/h2] ✔️ [b]Liked:[/b] The protagonist genuinely looks like a forgotten '90s mascot. ✖️ [b]Didn't:[/b] Everything feels subordinate to the aesthetic—from the cheap jump-scare sound effects to the low-resolution, lifeless JPEGs. [h2]Key Points[/h2] [*][h3]DIFFICULTY:[/h3] You'll spend more time getting lost, guessing enemy behavior, and wrestling with the controls than overcoming actual challenges. [*][h3]PRESENTATION:[/h3] The visual filters and overall aesthetic are decent, but the environments and assets feel extremely barebones and lacking in personality. [*][h3]STORY:[/h3] There's a non-intrusive story, alongside a meta narrative that's intentionally hiding in plain sight. [*][h3]GAMEPLAY/GAMEPLAY LOOP:[/h3] Explore, collect orbs, avoid enemies, and try to remember where you've already been. [*][h3]TECHNICAL POLISH:[/h3] Generally janky. Beyond the awkward movement, it's sometimes difficult to tell whether something is an actual bug or an intentional part of the "haunted game" presentation. [*][h3]MONEYxCONTENT VALUE:[/h3] I ended up requesting a refund. I'm sorry to say it, but I can't recommend the game in its current state, especially when there are so many stronger alternatives on Steam for around $3. [/list]

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