Down the Rabbit Hole

Down the Rabbit Hole is a very unique take on its Wonderland source material, literally sending players down a dark, diorama-filled rabbit hole. With fun puzzles and a breezy atmosphere, Down the Rabbit Hole is an amazing – if brief – good time. As much time as you have spent in Wonderland, I guarantee that you have never seen it like this.

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93% User Score Based on 279 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

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Down the Rabbit Hole is a single player puzzle game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Cortopia Studios and was released on March 26, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Down the Rabbit Hole is a VR adventure set in Wonderland before Alice's arrival, where you guide a girl searching for her lost pet, Patches. Navigate through a rich 360° diorama, solve unique puzzles, uncover secrets, and shape the story with your choices. Experience multiple playable characters and immersive VR locomotion in this mysterious, twisting world.

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story48 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals and a beautifully crafted world that immerses players in a unique diorama-style experience.
The storytelling is engaging, with well-done voice acting and a light-hearted narrative that appeals to both children and adults.
The puzzles, while simple, are enjoyable and encourage exploration, making it a fun experience for players of all ages.

The game is quite short, typically taking only 2-3 hours to complete, which may not justify the full price for some players.
Many puzzles are overly simplistic, lacking challenge and depth, which could leave more experienced players feeling unsatisfied.
There are technical issues reported by some players, including crashes and awkward control mechanics that can detract from the overall experience.

story
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, a reinterpretation of "Alice in Wonderland," is praised for its immersive and whimsical storytelling, engaging characters, and beautiful visuals, creating a charming VR experience. However, many reviewers noted its brevity, with some feeling the ending was abrupt and lacking depth, while others appreciated the lighthearted nature and interactive elements. Overall, it offers a delightful narrative experience, though some players wished for more originality and complexity in the plot.
- “Such a beautiful and neat VR experience, incredible to experience a living picture book fully surrounding and immersing you in its story like this.”
- “I loved the story, although the ending was a little abrupt.”
- “The story is compelling, and the puzzles are a bit easy, suitable for children, but still satisfying for an adult.”
- “Very basic kids story for little children and some annoying backtracking for such a short runtime.”
- “There isn't much of a plot since the game is so short: side characters have only 2 or 3 lines of dialogue each, the story ends abruptly and does not tie anything up.”
- “My one grumble about this game is the story... I really don't think we need a millionth Alice in Wonderland retelling, and I'd much rather have experienced something more novel.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
18%
6%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning art design, high quality, and immersive detail, creating a visually compelling experience that enhances the gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful and whimsical art style, which effectively captures the essence of the Alice in Wonderland theme, although some note inconsistencies in visual quality across different areas. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment, making it a standout feature for players.
- “The graphics are amazing, pulling the world closer to your face with brilliant detail; it's a mesmerizing world with lots to see.”
- “The art style in the game is beautiful, and I love the VR interactions when moving around and viewing the characters.”
- “The graphics are spectacular, with plenty of details to be seen while you're searching for collectibles.”
- “There are no graphic settings that I could find (only audio settings).”
- “The graphics are okay; some rooms have a lot of atmosphere, while others don't, making things feel rushed.”
- “The animations are weak, even though the graphics in this PC VR version are more than decent.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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65%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and ease, primarily focusing on puzzle-solving and exploration within a charming VR environment. While the mechanics are innovative and immersive, many players found the puzzles to be basic and the overall experience too short, averaging around 2-3 hours. Despite some frustrations with navigation and minor bugs, the game is praised for its visual style and engaging atmosphere, making it a worthwhile, albeit brief, VR experience.
- “The gameplay focuses on solving puzzles to continue through the different chapters while having the gathering of collectibles as a side quest.”
- “It makes clever use of VR mechanics and offers great immersion all without causing motion sickness.”
- “Down the rabbit hole was a delight to play, with its charming world and enjoyable gameplay mechanics making for a fun virtual reality adventure.”
- “However, the gameplay is very basic and the puzzles are easy.”
- “It's worth playing, but $20 for two hours of gameplay at 100% completion is still a big ask.”
- “I think I did overall enjoy this game, but I did find the core gameplay to be rather mundane and the game to be too short at about 2 hours long to complete.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and poignant quality, complementing the narrative and visuals effectively. Reviewers appreciate the great voice acting and animations, though some suggest that background music should be muted during specific puzzle segments. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, earning a solid rating from players.
- “The music is haunting, poignant, and amazing.”
- “The voice acting and music are great, as are the visuals.”
- “The art style is absolutely brilliant, and the music is whimsical and beautiful.”
- “I prefer the background music to be automatically off when the girl is at the music puzzle location.”
- “I prefer the background music to be automatically off when the girl is at the music puzzle location.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
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The atmosphere of "Down the Rabbit Hole" is widely praised for its dream-like quality and captivating visuals, creating a nostalgic and intriguing experience. While some users note inconsistencies in the graphical quality across different rooms, the overall ambiance and charming art style significantly enhance the game's appeal. Despite its simplicity in gameplay, the enchanting atmosphere makes it a recommended experience for those who value aesthetic immersion.
- “Down the rabbit hole is the absolutely most wonderful and atmospheric, dream-like and puzzling, childhood-remembering, intriguing and captivating VR experience that I have ever had... that I am unequivocally terrible at playing.”
- “While the gameplay is perhaps a bit too simple, it makes up for it with its excellent visual style and charming atmosphere.”
- “With fun puzzles and a breezy atmosphere, Down the Rabbit Hole is an amazing – if brief – good time.”
- “I would recommend this game to anyone who thinks the look and atmosphere of a game is important.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as creative and charming, with a blend of light-hearted and dark comedic elements that resonate well with fans of humorous adventure games like Monkey Island. Players appreciate the clever storytelling and amusing puzzles, though some find certain jokes and easter eggs potentially off-putting for younger audiences. Overall, the game is recommended for its engaging humor and well-crafted visuals.
- “Creative, charming, funny.”
- “Highly recommended for those who enjoy humorous adventure games such as Monkey Island.”
- “The storytelling and humor of DTRH are matched by the light puzzles perfectly.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the presence of multiple endings and secrets that encourage a second playthrough, others feel that the short length and limited options diminish its overall value. The consensus suggests that, despite some replayable elements, the game may not justify its full price for many players.
- “Short, but has good replayability with multiple endings and secrets you will only be able to discover and interact with after your first playthrough.”
- “However, this game is very replayable; there are many different paths to explore.”
- “Full price is a bit high due to the short length, but the game has some light replayability with alternate options.”
- “For the price, it is debatable, given the shorter length and lack of real replay value, whether the game is worth it or not.”
- “Replayability - 5/10”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some enjoy the challenge of achieving certain goals, others find the process tedious and repetitive, particularly due to frustrating controls and the need for excessive backtracking. The hidden object elements are often criticized for being boring, contributing to an overall sense of tedium in gameplay.
- “I liked grinding the achievements too, but some cards were unreal to find for me without help.”
- “The hidden object aspect of the game is boring and tedious, and the game length is very short for the asking price.”
- “For example, towards the end, you have to keep walking tediously back and forth to get different characters and bring them to different places.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted by impressive character designs and fitting voice acting, contributing to an engaging experience. However, some users feel that the depth of character development lacks a certain "magic," suggesting that while the aesthetics and dialogue are strong, they may not fully resonate on a deeper emotional level.
- “Great character design and dialogue; the voice acting fits perfectly.”
- “Really good character design.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional impact, characterized by a wholesome and whimsical atmosphere, complemented by a charming art style. Players appreciate the surprising interactions that evoke feelings of joy and cuteness, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Overall, it's an amazing, wholesome game with a great art style.”
- “I found myself surprised by certain interactions; some things recognize I'm touching them while my hand goes through most others.”
- “It's cute, jolly, wholesome, and whimsical.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly optimized, featuring a polished experience with no reported glitches or stuttering during gameplay.

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Down the Rabbit Hole is a puzzle game with fantasy and kids themes.

Down the Rabbit Hole is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Down the Rabbit Hole.

Down the Rabbit Hole was released on March 26, 2020.

Down the Rabbit Hole was developed by Cortopia Studios.

Down the Rabbit Hole has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Down the Rabbit Hole is a single player game.

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