Bunny Must Die! Chelsea and the 7 Devils

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In "Bunny Must Die! Chelsea and the 7 Devils," players control a cyborg bunny named Chelsea on a mission to defeat the seven devils that have taken over the Earth. The fast-paced action game features challenging levels and numerous weapons to discover and use. With its unique premise and tough-but-fair difficulty, players will enjoy the thrill of battle and the satisfaction of victory.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 268 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Charming and unique metroidvania with a cute art style and engaging humor.
The game features two campaigns with different characters, each providing a fresh experience.
Challenging gameplay that rewards skill and mastery of controls, with a variety of weapons and abilities.

Controls are stiff and clunky, making precise movements and jumps frustrating.
The game can feel punishingly difficult, with many cheap deaths due to control issues.
Lack of clear guidance on mechanics and secrets can lead to confusion and frustration.

gameplay
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a challenging metroidvania experience that combines retro elements with unique mechanics, such as time manipulation, which adds depth but can be frustrating due to janky controls and obtuse mechanics. While the game offers a steep learning curve and punishing difficulty, players who invest time in mastering the controls may find it rewarding, with memorable boss battles and a variety of gameplay options. Overall, despite its flaws, the gameplay is engaging and offers a mix of exploration and fast-paced action that appeals to fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay, as mentioned before, is a metroidvania platformer, but does some things to stand out from many contemporaries of its time, even from recent titles today.”
- “This game's challenges will also put the player's skills to the test; it starts off fairly simple at first, but players eventually find themselves dealing with tricky platforming, puzzle solving, or taking on daunting boss battles ranging from a devil girl who demands you to fight her as the first boss, to a pyromaniac hyper-realistic cat, a crazed mechanical tank, and some of these nonsensical bosses will put you through the kind of hell that would make seasoned veterans blush.”
- “A great mix of metroid style exploration with bullet-hell gameplay mechanics, this game is a brilliant challenge.”
- “But it's just a culmination of all the bad gameplay elements that have been discarded from retro games for the past 30 years for being either too unintuitive, or exceedingly tedious or frustrating.”
- “Horrible controls, even worse mechanics... I just don't see any appeal in it.”
- “The time mechanic is badly implemented as well; it has a very selective effectiveness, some areas it works, others it won't.”
music
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its catchiness and charm, often describing it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some mention that the original soundtrack fits the game better than the remixed versions, the general consensus is that the music is well-composed and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. Despite mixed opinions on other aspects like controls and graphics, the soundtrack consistently receives accolades for its quality and appeal.
- “The soundtrack is fantastic, the graphics are cute, and the plot has some absurd humor.”
- “The music is awesome, and I like the character art a lot too.”
- “The game provides a fun challenge, humorous dialogue, and a fun Metroid/Castlevania-like exploration of a beautiful world with very catchy music.”
- “That includes the new graphics, remixed soundtrack, and poor widescreen hack that crops off the top of the screen.”
- “The only thing I can say is really well done is its soundtrack.”
- “Two last complaints: the soundtrack is lackluster and Chelsea sounds about as grating as just about any character in any game I have played.”
story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Bunny Must Die" is characterized by its absurdity and humor, featuring a light-hearted plot about a bunny girl on a quest to rid herself of cat ears amidst a backdrop of nonsensical boss battles and playful references to classic games. While the narrative is intentionally sparse and often serves as a joke, it adds a quirky charm to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate off-the-wall comedy. Overall, the story is not the main focus, but it contributes to the game's unique and entertaining atmosphere.
- “Is one of those games that you don't get to see often nowadays that takes an oddball story and is loaded with absurd comedy, fanservice, difficult and nonsensical boss battles, nods to classics such as Metroid, Castlevania, and even Maze of Gallious among many others, and then goes to town with it and I love it.”
- “Its story is very tongue-in-cheek with several playful jabs at other games in the genre, references to other platforming games, and random self-contained bits of comedy throughout the game that are funny on their own merit.”
- “If you like exploring a huge maze-like map while searching for upgrades, battling hilarious yet difficult bosses, and following a goofy storyline that somehow drags you in despite its lack of seriousness, then you'll love this game.”
- “The story is ridiculous even for a light story; not much time was put into it.”
- “The story made little to no sense, but then again I couldn't finish the game.”
- “The 'story' of Bunny Devil Sin: Stacie's first day out is obviously purposely half-assed as a kind of joke.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and off-the-wall style, with many players enjoying the playful jabs at other games and the quirky dialogue, particularly from bosses. However, some critiques highlight that the localization may have diminished the comedic impact, leading to jokes that fall flat. Overall, the game is praised for its funny writing and entertaining storyline, making it a delightful experience for fans of quirky humor and metroidvania gameplay.
- “The plot, of course, is quite cute and pretty dang hilarious!”
- “If you like exploring a huge maze-like map while searching for upgrades, battling hilarious yet difficult bosses, and following a goofy storyline that somehow drags you in despite its lack of seriousness, then you'll love this game.”
- “The game provides a fun challenge, humorous dialogue, and a fun metroid/castlevania-like exploration of a beautiful world with very catchy music.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the charming pixel art and well-executed animations that evoke nostalgia for classic 16-bit titles, while others criticize the inconsistency in visual quality and issues with widescreen formatting. Players appreciate the option to switch between classic and revamped graphics, but some find the overall aesthetic ordinary or annoying. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the visuals contribute positively to the game's retro appeal and complement its engaging gameplay.
- “Intresting bosses, gorgeous graphics, and an amazing soundtrack.”
- “What stands out with the game is definitely the sweet visual anime pixel art style that looks great, considering also the well-made animations.”
- “Adorable graphics with a hint of retro in them and extremely Japanese soundtracks make this a must-have for almost everyone who spent their 90's gaming.”
- “That includes the new graphics, remixed soundtrack, and poor widescreen hack that crops off the top of the screen.”
- “Graphics are annoying to look at.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the soundtrack is quite good, but that's not going to save a fundamentally unfun game in the slightest.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, reminiscent of outdated gameplay mechanics that have been largely abandoned in modern titles. While some areas and characters provide moments of humor and enjoyment, others, particularly those associated with the character Chelsea, are criticized for being dull and unengaging, leading to a sense of futility in the grinding experience. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant detractor from the game's overall enjoyment.
- “But it's just a culmination of all the bad gameplay elements that have been discarded from retro games for the past 30 years for being either too unintuitive, or exceedingly tedious or frustrating.”
- “The aqua colored area is an example of this; while the yellow area with the purple bubbly floor is entertaining and challenging, the aqua area is just tedious.”
- “And that's what this game would've got if not for Chelsea... that part is boring, tedious, and loaded with the 'this is so not worth it' feel.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, enhanced by a second story mode and speed-run options, appealing to hardcore gamers with opportunities for skipping and sequence breaking. While not exceptional, it provides enough content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The second story mode adds replayability, in addition to speed-run possibilities.”
- “It also has some room for skipping and sequence breaking, adding replay value for hardcore gamers.”
- “He makes awesome games, and they always have high replay value.”
- “+ second story mode adds replayability, in addition to speed-run possibilities.”
- “It also has some room for skipping/sequence breaking, adding some replay value for hardcore gamers.”
- “Not great, but more playable.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, unfair deaths, and a buggy time-stop function, leading to a frustrating experience. While some players appreciate the core mechanics and combat, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by issues that detract from its playability, making it difficult to recommend at its current state.
- “Do not support the release of such buggy garbage with your money.”
- “Great game, but don't spend $10 on this buggy mess.”
- “Unfair deaths all over the place, saves in almost every room to make it playable, useless secrets, linear, dumb story, unbalanced weapons, filled with bugs everywhere, buggy time-stop function, extremely irritating voices.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report experiencing strong emotional responses while playing, with some even crying during challenging moments, highlighting the game's ability to evoke deep feelings through its difficulty and unexpected elements.
- “I cried a couple of times trying to beat it.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent technical performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently across various systems.
- “Excellent technical performance.”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, ensuring smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game for better frame rates and loading times.”