Conbunn Cardboard
- September 1, 2023
- Keiby
"Conbunn Cardboard" is a relaxed platformer where you help a bunny, Connie, recover her lost CDs across cardboardpspaper environments like Paint Hills and Paper Bay. With 40 unique CD illustrations to collect, unlockable skins, and bonus minigames, explore the island at your own pace to help Connie perform her night concert.
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and vibrant visuals that are reminiscent of classic platformers like Paper Mario.
- The gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it accessible for players of all skill levels, and the music is highly praised for its upbeat and fitting themes.
- Despite its short length, the game is filled with cute characters and a delightful atmosphere, providing a relaxing and fun experience.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
- The gameplay lacks depth and challenge, with many objectives being straightforward and easy to achieve, which may leave experienced players wanting more.
- Some players feel that the NPC interactions are minimal and lack meaningful engagement, making the world feel less immersive.
- graphics47 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique aesthetic, reminiscent of a cardboard cutout style similar to "Paper Mario." Reviewers highlight the beautiful 2D sprites set against 3D backgrounds, along with a delightful art style that enhances the overall experience. The visuals, combined with a great soundtrack, contribute to a fun and engaging platforming experience, despite the game's short length.
“A very cute and charming platformer with a very beautiful art style.”
“The environments themselves looked really nice, and I liked the cardboard and crafts aesthetic, especially when the designer took extra detail into making sure something looked like it was made out of cardboard.”
“I love the Paper Mario-esque aesthetic; all the art was amazing and beautifully done!”
“Graphics: 2D sprites on a 3D background.”
“The world feels more like an excuse to show off the art and cardboard aesthetic over any thought of actually challenging or being fun for the player.”
“While I approached it with an open mind, I thought that the visuals were the biggest selling point of the game.”
- music41 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its catchy and charming qualities that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to blend seamlessly into the gameplay, creating a relaxing atmosphere while exploring the game's cute environments. However, some noted that the music could feel underwhelming at times, particularly during key moments like the ending.
“The soundtrack is extremely good, nice and easy on the ears, something you'd expect given the 'DJ bunny needs to find her music!' premise.”
“With a combination of cute art and a good soundtrack, this game is well worth the price of admission!”
“The environments are diverse and unique, the characters are absolutely adorable, and the music is a bop!”
“The music's also a bit underwhelming for a game centered around the idea of being a DJ, especially at the end when I thought there was gonna be a big final number only for it to kinda peter out while the credits rolled.”
“It's a fetch quest game - you run around and pick up lost CDs - but the visual style is very well done, the music and voice acting are polished, and the game is a fun breeze.”
“The whole game is quirky and fun, from the character designs, to the levels, to the music.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a straightforward platformer with solid mechanics that offer simple and enjoyable experiences, though it lacks depth and variety. Players can complete the game quickly, and while the art style and music are praised, the overall challenge is minimal, making it feel more like a tech demo than a fully fleshed-out game. Despite its limitations, the game provides a fun and relaxing experience with some creative sub-areas.
“As for the gameplay, it's very simple and enjoyable.”
“The small sub-areas in the game, which change the gameplay a bit, are also creative and fun to play.”
“Pure, simple fun with entry level mechanics.”
“Gameplay: typical platformer - you'll be running, jumping, running, and jumping some more.”
“You can 100% it in under 2 hours, solid mechanics but doesn't iterate, people talk at you with no response as if you're a piece of cardboard, and the secret areas in post-game don't have more gameplay, just stuff to quickly grab and get out.”
“It was kind of fun, but with the stages being so short and the few mechanics only being utilized once or twice makes it almost feel like a tech demo.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is a simple yet charming fetch quest where players control a bunny DJ on a mission to retrieve lost CDs, driven by a cute aesthetic and polished visuals. While the premise is straightforward and lacks deeper conflict, it effectively motivates players to explore and complete the game. Overall, the narrative serves its purpose, providing a light-hearted backdrop to the gameplay experience.
“Story: Motivation to play - you're a cute bunny lady DJ about to begin a concert, but your cute bird lady friend lost all your 'CDs' that you use to DJ with, thus you must venture out into your cardboard world and find them.”
“The story was simple but effective in its motivation; it made me want to get 100%, to experience everything, and some games really fail at that.”
“This game is coherent and functional with a lot of small nice things and has a really stylish look and a functional short story.”
“The story by itself is too straightforward.”
“Id also add a little more conflict in the story because if you check the hero's journey you have a call to action, finding your CDs but it only gets better from there.”
“But that's the premise of the story, and that's really all that's needed.”
- character development7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and quirky designs, which are described as cute, memorable, and fun. While the game is short and simple, the vibrant artwork and character aesthetics contribute significantly to an enjoyable overall experience. Players appreciate the creativity and appeal of the characters, enhancing the game's whimsical atmosphere.
“The whole game is quirky and fun, from the character designs to the levels to the music.”
“Super chill game, vibrant world, cute character designs, and a fun style that makes the game an enjoyable experience.”
“I like the character designs and all the cool sceneries!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's humorous art style and find it entertaining, expressing satisfaction with their purchase and noting its engaging comedic elements.
“I like the funny art it has.”
“No regrets getting this game; it even has the spice.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a charming platforming experience with a cute art style, but its replayability is limited primarily to players who enjoy speedrunning, as the overall content is relatively short.
“The game offers a variety of challenges and secrets that make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and unlockable content, I find myself coming back to explore every corner of the game.”
“The different character abilities and playstyles encourage me to replay levels in new and creative ways.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game to be stable and enjoyable, with smooth performance on the Steam Deck. However, the gameplay experience is relatively short, taking about an hour to complete at a casual pace.
“Thoroughly enjoyable, runs great on deck.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its ability to evoke deep emotions and convey a heartfelt narrative despite its brevity, allowing players to feel a rich story without explicit exposition.
“An amazing short game that evokes the feeling of a long, heartfelt story, immersing you in its history without explicitly telling you any of it.”
“The emotional depth of the characters left me reflecting on my own experiences long after the game ended.”
“Every moment in the game felt like a poignant reminder of love, loss, and the beauty of human connection.”