Bunny Must Die! Chelsea and the 7 Devils
- September 26, 2013
- Platine Dispositif
Get on SteamIn "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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Reviews
- Challenging gameplay that offers a rewarding experience for players who enjoy difficult platformers.
- Unique art style and humorous dialogue that adds charm to the game.
- Engaging mechanics, including time manipulation and a variety of weapons, enhance the gameplay experience.
- Controls are often clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- The game can feel overly punishing, with many deaths resulting from control issues rather than player error.
- Lack of clear direction can leave players confused about where to go or what to do next.
- gameplay60 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring retro-inspired mechanics that can be both frustrating and rewarding; while some players appreciate the challenge and depth, others find the controls janky and unintuitive. The game combines elements of metroidvania and bullet hell genres, offering fast-paced action and a variety of power-ups, but the steep learning curve and inconsistent mechanics may deter some players. Overall, those who invest time in mastering the controls may find a fun and engaging experience, despite its flaws.
“Players unwilling to commit such mechanics to memory may struggle, but this structure means players who do should find the controls are an asset rather than a liability.”
“The gameplay is genius, the silly humor is enjoyable and the character is lovable; there is a lot in here for the completionist that likes spending hours in a single room, trying to find a hidden passage or item.”
“The time manipulation mechanics add a whole new area of depth to it, and once you start thinking, there are many ways to go about different challenges.”
“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.”
“Double tapping to dash is always a bad mechanic, but here it doesn't even work half the time, and the other times you'll arbitrarily dash without meaning to.”
- music50 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives largely positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its catchy and well-composed soundtracks, both original and remixed. While some players noted that the music enhances the overall experience, others felt that it didn't fully compensate for gameplay issues. Overall, the soundtrack is described as delightful and fitting for the game's aesthetic, contributing to its charm despite some mixed opinions on specific tracks.
“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 soundtrack is completely awesome!”
“The soundtrack is lackluster and Chelsea sounds about as grating as just about any character in any game I have played.”
“While the new music isn't really that bad on its own, you might want to change the soundtrack to the original in the options menu; it's a whole new experience with the old music because it actually fits the environment incredibly well, which is something the arranged versions don't do.”
“I can hear the music and voices, but I cannot see the characters or the stage or the pause, or the home menu.”
- story39 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of "Bunny Must Die" is characterized by its absurd humor and playful self-referential elements, featuring a bunny girl on a comically ridiculous quest to rid herself of cat ears amidst a cat takeover. While the narrative is not the main focus and is often described as basic or silly, it adds a layer of charm and entertainment to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its wacky tone. Overall, the story serves as a lighthearted backdrop to the game's challenging metroidvania mechanics.
“Its story is very tongue-in-cheek with several playful jabs at other games in the genre, references to other Platinum Dispositif games, and random self-contained bits of comedy throughout the game that are funny on their own merit.”
“The plot is quite cute and pretty hilarious! Despite it all, it's a very enjoyable metroidvania with a wacky sense of humor and an absurd story, and I highly recommend playing it if you can.”
“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 very basic - bunny got cursed with cat ears, gets lost, and now it's revenge time!”
“The story isn't incredibly important, and the writing seems to be self-referential to the point where the game knows this too.”
“Story non-existent.”
- humor35 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its tongue-in-cheek storytelling, playful jabs at other games, and absurd comedic elements that often land well, particularly in boss encounters and dialogue. While many players find the humor enjoyable and fitting within the quirky metroidvania framework, some critiques point to moments where the humor feels forced or confusing. Overall, the game successfully blends a lighthearted narrative with challenging gameplay, making for a fun and entertaining experience.
“Its story is very tongue-in-cheek with several playful jabs at other games in the genre, references to other Platinum Games, and random self-contained bits of comedy throughout the game that are funny on their own merit.”
“Despite it all, it's a very enjoyable metroidvania with a wacky sense of humor and an absurd story, and I highly recommend playing it if you can.”
“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.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful pixelated art style and the option to choose between classic and updated visuals. While some players appreciate the retro aesthetic reminiscent of 16-bit consoles, others criticize the widescreen mode for cropping important elements. Overall, the graphics are generally considered well-made and fitting for a simple platforming game, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“It uses simple 16-bit graphics and 16-bit music to capture that Super Nintendo or Sega Mega Drive feeling.”
“Beautiful pixelated graphics, the enemies and bosses look awesome.”
“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.”
“I prefer playing in 4:3 windowed mode so I can see all of the artwork; widescreen mode cuts the bottom of it off on the various title/status screens.”
“The graphics are okay though, and the soundtrack is quite good, but that's not going to save a fundamentally unfun game in the slightest.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, reminiscent of outdated gameplay mechanics that lack intuitiveness. While some areas offer enjoyable challenges, others, particularly those associated with the character Chelsea, are described as boring and unmotivating, detracting from the overall experience.
“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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered moderate, with a second story mode and speed-run options enhancing its longevity. Additionally, features like skipping and sequence breaking cater to hardcore gamers, providing extra incentive to revisit the game.
“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.”
“Not great, but more playable.”
“The second story mode adds replayability, in addition to speed-run possibilities.”
“It also has some room for skipping and sequence breaking, adding some replay value for hardcore gamers.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 suggests that the game is plagued by instability and should not be purchased in 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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, with some experiencing tears during challenging moments, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
“I cried a couple of times while trying to beat it.”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game to run efficiently without sacrificing quality.”
