Reaper: Tale of a Pale Swordsman: An Analogue to History

[@Xyzii]

I'm actually surprised people still pay attention to this game, I thought I was the only one who even remembered it. Thank you for making this video, I even started playing the game again.

[@Goofycontrast]

Ah yes I remember

[@poemsbypoetry]

Loved it as a kid

[@BVK.]

The mobile game that was way beyond it's time. I would say it's remarkable, good art style and game mechanics, paired with a great story and world building to go along with.

[@gyge2006]

I love this game and I don't think there's enough people talking about it, great video and review structure!

[@arvinkhoshboresh]

Thanks for the compliments! This game definitely did not get the attention it deserved, and I don't think that Hexage as a developer does either. I encourage you to try out their newer releases; they're both quite different from Reaper but they are interesting!

[@gyge2006]

OK sure, I'll check them out. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@medievalwebman2917]

I grew up with this game. it's so good.

[@Bruh_34]

I wish reaper the tale of a pale swordsman would get a part 2 but he gets some relax now because he deserves it also i wish he meets new friends that would always be by his side but its kinda impossible to happen i just wish a good ending for our reaper hero he deserves it

[@neopabo]

What do you mean he deserves it? From ruthless killing-for-hire, to genocidal battles, to endless greed and blackmail, I think its better he stays alone!

[@cynthiaedith4122]

​@@neopabo bro? Those were YOUR choices no one's forcing you to be like that

[@connor7396]

Yo half of your gameplay footage is CLEAN AF

[@arvinkhoshboresh]

Yeah, my footage is pretty good.

[@xIyse]

This is too beautiful of a video essay for a mobile game. I smell an underrated youtuber...

[@stancinatti8198]

When we lost zorka and Milo and the godchild I was devastated

[@supersaiyancommenter]

wait, have I found the most underrated KZbinr ever?.. Possibly... Best of luck

[@Deathy75]

When I played this as a kid, all I saw was a fun little game, jumping around, upgrading, fighting, it was fun But when I decided to replay it, the lore got me so invested And when I finally reached the end I could only ask my self one question "What am I fighting for?!!"

[@reaperz5677]

Amazing video and analysis. It's rare to find such underrated channels that put this much effort in their videos like you do.

[@gniusz934]

One of the best and most underrated KZbinrs out there. And one of the best and most underrated games too.

[@Hyperray51]

I've got a theory that Reaper and Hexage's latest game Ritual are connected. At the end of Ritual you defeat a legit god and go to a place to find "the throne of god" which allows you to achieve godhood, or at least the one who controls the host. The protagonist's body is controlled by an entity that is known to kill gods and was left behind on the throne. Maybe in later thousand's of year(s) the land has shifted and Reaper is actually what was left behind and remains some of the powers that throne and entity had. It is also said in Ritual that the body has drastically changed when the entity transported itself into the body, so it is possible that the host and Reaper are the same character.

[@arvinkhoshboresh]

Man, I've had ritual installed for some time now, but haven't had time to play it. Maybe there's another video in that game?

[@Hyperray51]

@@arvinkhoshboresh Oh absolutely

[@quackawacka3380]

Loved this video. Its such a good analysis on a old game that was forgotten. I actually wanted to do an analysis on this game too as i replayed it and the game was as good as i remembered. Keep up the high quality content :)

[@davidmason4244]

One aspect of all Hexage games is the fact there all connected as apart of the same timeline. This connection in how there all different variations of the numerous periods throughout history. For example Redcon is an analogy to the period of World wars, or Cold War.

[@Hyperray51]

Yes! I am not the only one who finds similarities between Reaper and HK. Besides combat system, I also find them similar because both protags are god/demon king slayers, and are both "soulless" in a way even though that is exactly what keeps them reappearing, and that the cards and charms act similar.

[@ajamid0145]

Ye ikr

[@ufufuawa401]

What is HK ?

[@Hyperray51]

@@ufufuawa401 Hollow Knight

[@Vasquezba395]

This genuinely helped me cope after witnessing the end myself

[@Caique_.-.]

wow, didn't expect to find a review of this game...

[@WarpedCreations]

Just finished the game. I've got to say, it's really underrated. Nice video btw.

[@siggymilfordjigutzpilgrid]

I really ducking love this game. I would recommend anybody to play this.

[@arvinkhoshboresh]

I agree! On another note, why are you so sad, sad cat :(

[@siggymilfordjigutzpilgrid]

Because my wife took my kids and now I have to pay child support even though I only get to see my son and daughter once a month

[@arvinkhoshboresh]

@@siggymilfordjigutzpilgrid damn, I'm really sorry to hear that :( hope things improve for you in the future.

[@siggymilfordjigutzpilgrid]

@@arvinkhoshboresh thanks

[@tankhunter5205]

I love Hexage games, especially the recent ones because they always have such a great hidden story for those that look to find it.

[@fernandoczargascon2831]

Wow this is a hidden gem

[@connorkillingbeck7775]

Connor strikes me as the kind of guy to build crit or some shit

[@karovputreva76]

wow, I often play this game again, it's very good and nostalgic

[@MyLordIsBright]

I WILL NEVER FORGET WHTA THEY DID TO MILO AND ZORKA!!!!!!!!!😢

[@notalex2042]

the gameplay is truly sastisfying to watch

[@raindoset5408]

The only thing that sucks about this game is the level cap and ending. I've been trying to get the dark legend edition but it only says service unavailable even when im online

[@guyman3854]

i would love if they made a squeal with your ideas in mind

[@campeaucrafters2816]

Damn bro, nice video, would have been better if Connor wasnt so bad at Monster Hunter tho :/

[@Hyperray51]

How did you find out that Reaper's plot was a reference to the real life Natives vs English conflict? Did you have to find it out on your own or was it recognizable for you from early on?

[@arvinkhoshboresh]

Well I wouldn't say that I "found out", nessecarily. The meaning of Art is always a matter of interpretation, right? But it seemed like a meaningful comparison to draw. On that note, I spent a lot of time trying to make sure that the comparison I was making actually made sense in the historical context. Hope I managed it will :P

[@Hyperray51]

@@arvinkhoshboresh Nice! What I also meant was if you happen to know the natives and modern civilization conflict from somewhere before, like in history book or so. Also, how are you at the moment? The less frequent amount of videos tells me that you are very busy with real-life stuff right now and that the views on your videos don't pay that well. If that's the case, take your time and do it when you feel like it.

[@arvinkhoshboresh]

Ah, I see what you meant. I've always been pretty interested in history, so I can always draw some parallels in situations like this. And to some extent, this game itself IS about the meeting of an imperial force with natives of a new world. On the other note, yes, I have indeed been very busy. I don't like leaving for months on end, and doing so definitely does not do me any favors when it comes to the recommendation algorithm ;) however, even though progress is very slow, I am working on a new video. It's by far the largest video I've made so far, and in many ways it's the video I wanted to make when I first started this channel. It's about halfway done.

[@idol8th111]

@@arvinkhoshboreshid say it’s closer to Spanish colonization of Mesoamérica

[@Lances_45]

What’s the fastest way to get money in this game

[@nobody7204]

The reaper just lose everything at the end. Everyone close to him die, and I find that he is a very tragic character in that way. He couldn't protect anyone even after seemingly slaying all the demons and the god demon. Maybe that the true demons were the ones inside of each of them all along.

[@ferprimo5465]

best game ever

[@Reaper-vs4ie]

nice

[@WallNutBreaker524]

Sad i only had the Demo. Had to, "sail the seven seas" to get the full game, but i got bored.

[@judax1498]

Woooooow

[@Reaper-vs4ie]

hey man are you iranian?

[@aeea3306]

Isnt this game dead?