# Reaper: Tale of Pale Swordsman

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id698299228](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id698299228)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id698299228`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** David Peroutka
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (559 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-14
- **First published:** 2013-09-20
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reaper-tale-of-pale-swordsman/id698299228)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.hexage.net/legal/privacy.html](http://www.hexage.net/legal/privacy.html)

## Description

11th Anniversary Edition: Enter a world ripe with magic and monsters as you become the Black Swordsman. Slay thousands in an epic action RPG, with the beginning available for free and a wealth of quests to uncover the secrets of the Wilderness. Build your hero with flexible skill choices, and equip hundreds of swords, armor, and accessories while you make choices that shape your destiny. With Game Center leaderboards and achievements, your progress is tracked and shared, and **iCloud synchronization** ensures you stay on pace across devices. The game also supports **controller input** for a console-like feel.

Free to start up to character level 10 and with **no microtransactions**, Reaper lets you upgrade to a **premium edition** if you like what you play. Progress is saved with **iCloud** and you can enjoy the adventure with **controller support** across devices.

## Rankings

- #70,638 — Overall

## Review summary

Reaper: Tale of Pale Swordsman is a visually striking, lore-rich action-adventure that fans remember fondly. It shines with art, story, and engaging combat, plus an ad-free experience and a simple one-time payment. Recurring drawbacks include level-gating behind a premium to progress and sparse updates that make the game feel aging, with occasional bugs cited. Overall, a nostalgic classic with enduring charm, but modernization and monetization decisions affect its longevity.

### Pros

- Stunning art style and smooth character animations; graphics have aged gracefully.
- Compelling story and lore with engaging dialogue and quest hunting.
- Engaging core gameplay with varied enemies and satisfying combat.
- Ad-free experience with a straightforward one-time premium payment.
- Nostalgic, beloved classic that players want to replay.

### Cons

- Progress is gated behind a paid premium after level 10; you must purchase to continue.
- Sparse updates and aging: fewer updates recently and some feel the game shows its age.

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