User blog comment:Garhdo/Extended Cut - opinions?/@comment-77.8.58.113-20120627044144/@comment-2228120-20120627132242

Agree with Zero7.77!, especially on the deus ex machina part. It doesn't matter whether you call it a character or whatever, it is a plot device which was introduced abruptly, without proper exposition and relation towards the rest of the story. A single mention that Reapers seem to be controlled by someone/something is hardly sufficient. All in all, they put their turd in a smellproof plastic box and wrapped it really nicely. It doesn't stink and it looks very pretty, but its nature hasn't changed.