Felix the Reaper

 Xbox One
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Oct 17, 2019
    83
    Although somewhat unusual in its theming, the level of detail and extensive research that has gone into the making of Felix the Reaper is vast and perhaps this is why it stands out so significantly. If anyone was wondering how to incorporate the artistic portrayal of Death in a mentally stimulating puzzle game with humorous and light hearted theming, they certainly need look no further than Felix the Reaper.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Oct 16, 2019
    80
    Felix the Reaper on Xbox One is a very unique and original game. It has bundles of charm and a great central premise that involves a warm central character who has more dance moves than a young John Travolta. The puzzle side of things does get a trifle hard later on, but it’s a great brain teaser that utilises a range of different perspectives and object management.
  3. SomosXbox
    Oct 16, 2019
    75
    Felix the Reaper is frankly recommended for almost all types of players. His proposal of musical puzzle game is different from anything we have seen lately and gives off originality and good vibes with each dance step, but at the same time it does not relax and its playability works.
  5. Generación Xbox
    Oct 31, 2019
    72
    We should not expect the best story, although the gameplay approach will be very original, and a reason to give it a chance.
  6. XboxAddict
    Dec 30, 2019
    70
    I really enjoy puzzle games, even those with some steep challenges, but for some reason, Felix The Reaper frustrated me more than usual with its steep difficulty, and moments of ‘fun’ were far and few in between. Levels should only take a matter of minutes, but when I’m repeatedly trying one for over an hour, it’s hard to not let the frustration set in. If you really want to challenge yourself then Felix The Reaper is a great choice for those that truly want to test themselves with some punishing difficulty. For the more casual puzzle fans, it’s hard to recommend as you’ll get stuck quite early on, something that even Felix’s charm and dance moves can’t overcome.
  7. GameSpew
    Oct 15, 2019
    70
    Casual gamers beware: unless you’re a weathered pro at puzzle games, you’re likely to find Felix the Reaper to be tough-as-nails.
  8. Critical Hit
    Oct 14, 2019
    70
    A quirky love story of life, death and bureaucracy, Felix the Reaper is as effortlessly charming as it is relentlessly challenging in the puzzle department.
  9. XBLA Fans
    Nov 20, 2019
    60
    Felix the Reaper is a textbook example of style over substance. The presentation, especially of the central character, is immaculate and easily the most enjoyable part of the experience. The game itself isn’t bad, but it lacks anything that left me itching to play more. The gameplay is fine but solutions can be a bit obtuse, while the additional challenges are too hardcore to be fun. I could watch Felix dance all day, but those moves won’t charm anyone who’s not ready to take on his deadly dance floor.
  10. Video Chums
    Oct 24, 2019
    60
    Solving puzzles in Felix the Reaper can be rewarding but with so many abstruse solutions, many of them are hard to enjoy.
  11. Xbox Achievements
    Oct 14, 2019
    45
    A wretched, annoying puzzle game that consists primarily of tedious busywork. While Felix the Reaper has bags of personality, a vein of dark humour, and the inimitable voice of Sir Patrick Stewart, it regrettably isn't nearly as fun as it looks. As far as I'm concerned, Felix can go dance off the edge of a cliff.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 20, 2019
    7
    Felix the Reaper is a Comedy Romance Puzzle Story. This is a tragically funny story about the Life of Death. You play as Felix, a Reaper forFelix the Reaper is a Comedy Romance Puzzle Story. This is a tragically funny story about the Life of Death. You play as Felix, a Reaper for the Ministry of Death, who has fallen in love with Betty, a member of the Ministry of Life. Felix became a Field Reaper, in hopes of meeting Betty in the Mortal World face to face, and in hopes of impressing Betty, Felix has taught himself to dance, which he does now, endlessly. As a Field Reaper, your job is to make sure everything, and everyone, is in the right place so the tragic event that takes their life, will occur on schedule. To do this, you must navigate around small areas of the mortal realm, the catch is Reapers cannot step into the daylight, so they must stay in the shadows. to do this, you have a sundial, that allows you to turn the position of the sun, therefore changing the position of shadows. Using the environment to further manipulate the darkness, you find your way around to finishing the lifespan of your target. Contracts have other obligations to carry them out perfectly, including how many spaces you moved or turn the sun, to how fast you accomplish the task. Felix the Reaper is an incredibly though out game that will keep you smiling, and keep even the sharpest of minds guessing. Some puzzles will appear to have no solution, but keep pressing they can be beaten!… Full Review »
  2. Broyax
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Pour l'étron indé du jour, un principe qui semble intéressant de prime abord, le tout emballé plus ou moins maladroitement dans un humourPour l'étron indé du jour, un principe qui semble intéressant de prime abord, le tout emballé plus ou moins maladroitement dans un humour macabre plus ou moins de... mauvais goût mais qu'importe, car à l'usage ou à l'essai, Felix le "moissonneur" n'est pas convaincant du tout...

    Plus que son aspect grotesque et ses gesticulations ridicules, c'est plutôt l'un de ses principes qui s'avère bancal, à savoir le réglage du "soleil" pour délimiter et définir les zones d'ombre, car Felix venant d'en bas, tout en bas, il craint fortement la lumière...

    Or, il se trouve que l'on ne procède que par essais et erreurs (multiples) pour déplacer le personnage sur les cases qui se retrouveraient (enfin) dans l'ombre afin d'atteindre l'objectif proprement dit... ce qui s'avère vraiment répétitif, chiant et pénible à faire. Il se sont dit peut-être que ça faisait partie intégrante de "l'énigme" de chaque niveau mais ils ont mal joué sur ce coup-là : ça casse les couilles et rien d'autre.

    Graphiquement, c'est évidemment assez navrant mais c'est surtout le manque de goût qui frappe le plus et confère à cette petite daube indé son côté le plus repoussant. Tout ou presque tout est donc à revoir ici.    … Full Review »
  3. CouthOmnivore80
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    A game with an interesting premise and well written characters. I really enjoyed playing this game.
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