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Nightmare Reaper

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

What works

  • Extensive weapon variety and customization
  • Addictive and satisfying fast-paced combat
  • Engaging metal soundtrack by andrew hulshult
  • Long playtime with new game plus and arena modes
  • Unique skill trees with retro-style minigames

Things to keep in mind

  • Procedural level design can feel repetitive
  • Minigames can be tedious or jarring for some players
  • Some performance and optimization issues reported
  • Late game difficulty spikes and fetch quests frustrate some
  • Limited social and cooperative gameplay

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Last update: 18/09/2026