Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
- October 3, 2012
- Arkedo Studio
- 7h median play time
Gory, beautiful chaos, if a little frustratingly rough behind the scenes. A good afternoons chaos, and thats what matters.
Get on SteamIn "Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit," players control Ash, the prince of Hell, who seeks revenge after his secret photos are leaked online. The action-adventure platformer features faux-gore violence and challenging gameplay as players explore ten huge worlds and battle hundreds of monsters. With various weapons, side quests, and secret areas, it's a vast and entertaining journey through Hell.
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Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- Charming and colorful graphics with unique enemy designs.
- Fun and engaging gameplay with a mix of platforming and shooting mechanics.
- Hilarious and absurd humor that keeps the experience entertaining.
- Repetitive mini-games for finishing off bosses can become tedious.
- Controls can feel floaty and imprecise, leading to frustrating deaths.
- Unskippable cutscenes and dialogues after dying can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- humor421 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it both quirky and entertaining, often highlighting its dark, absurd, and sometimes crude comedic elements. While some appreciate the clever pop culture references and funny character interactions, others feel the humor can become repetitive or juvenile, leading to a decline in enjoyment over time. Overall, the game is seen as a fun, albeit inconsistent, experience that may appeal to those who enjoy edgy and slapstick humor.
“The characters have a nice amount of personality and it has nice humor and some not-so-brutal gore.”
“It's a metroidvania/platformer with a more adult sense of humor and tone.”
“The humor is a mix of basic 'lol gory and butts and cursing' and pop culture references.”
“Supposed to be funny but ends up just being repetitive as hell and boring.”
“A platformer with loose controls and cringey edgelord meme humor from 2012.”
“The worst part is the constantly forced, awful dialogue, that tries to be funny but ends up being cringey and making you hate the characters.”
- gameplay288 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of side-scrolling platforming, shooting mechanics, and puzzle-like boss encounters that can feel both engaging and repetitive. While some players appreciate the humor and variety in mechanics, many criticize the controls as floaty and the overall experience as tedious due to unskippable cutscenes and a lack of depth in gameplay. Overall, the game offers a fun yet flawed experience that may appeal to fans of classic platformers but can frustrate those seeking more refined mechanics.
“The gameplay is fluid and you can collect the monsters to work on your slave labor camp; this game is something else.”
“The gameplay itself is very reminiscent of classic platformers like Sonic, though rather than trying to finish each level as fast as possible, you need to find and kill specific monsters in each zone in order to progress.”
“The gameplay is smooth as butter, the gunplay is great and it feels great to explore the lands and be on the hunt for the next monster.”
“The only big issue is what made this game get panned by critics: the controls are totally messy and interfere a lot with gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very straightforward with not much room to think about.”
“The gameplay itself is very reminiscent of classic platformers like Sonic, though rather than trying to finish each level as fast as possible, you need to find and kill specific monsters in each zone in order to progress; the game also has some Metroidvania mechanics, as doors get unlocked after a certain number of monsters killed, and you can also get upgrades that allow you to access previously locked areas.”
- story244 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as absurd and humorous, revolving around a skeletal rabbit prince seeking revenge on 100 monsters who saw embarrassing photos of him. While some players appreciate the comedic and silly elements, many criticize the plot for being shallow, nonsensical, and lacking depth, often feeling like a mere backdrop to the gameplay. Overall, the narrative serves primarily to enhance the game's quirky aesthetic rather than to provide a compelling storyline.
“The game has a comical story, cartoon gore/excessive violence, really good stylized art, and it holds up to this day.”
“The story is silly and filled with cartoonish gore.”
“The story is completely bizarre and thematically fits the game well.”
“The humor and writing is extremely cheesy and childish most of the time, not to mention that the story here to begin with is practically nonexistent.”
“The only important story is the cutscene at the beginning and end of the game, which also doesn't mean much in the first place.”
“The story is a mess, and I don't care since I'll kill monsters in the most extravagant and insane way every 5 minutes.”
- graphics219 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, cartoonish art style and unique character designs that evoke nostalgia for classic platformers. However, several players criticize the visuals for being overly busy and cluttered, which can detract from gameplay clarity. Overall, while the aesthetic is appreciated by some, it may overwhelm others, leading to a varied reception regarding its effectiveness in enhancing the gaming experience.
“The graphics look super nice and unique, and the characters and monsters look like something out of a mad hatter dream.”
“The visuals are absolutely beautiful, stunning, and timeless, and the humor is funny too; at times I laughed out loud at some of the jokes.”
“The graphics are great, cartoon style, very fluid.”
“The visuals suffer a lot of bloom, and the screen can be a little too busy at times, but death is trivial.”
“While the art style is fine, the way it's utilized leads to a lot of visual clutter and harms the experience, further worsened by its gross aesthetic with mostly unappealing boss designs.”
“Everything to do with graphics and visuals is busy as all hell, to the point where sometimes you just sorta look at the screen and go 'uh, what am I looking at here?' and while that doesn't bother me too much now I feel like it'd probably get on my nerves after a while.”
- music193 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy and diverse soundtrack that fits the vibrant environments well. Notable tracks, such as the shop music and the "bunny song," are frequently mentioned as highlights, while some users criticize the music for being too loud or repetitive, overshadowing sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point, enhancing the game's quirky and humorous atmosphere, despite some complaints about its quality and volume control options.
“The music has the perfect tone and energy for what this game is.”
“The game also shines with a great soundtrack, and WarioWare-esque fatalities.”
“The soundtrack is pretty great, though.”
“Also, there is no way to reduce the sound of anything and there is a horrible song I had to put my headphones away to finish playing, have that in mind.”
“The soundtrack consists of a few alternating 16-bar loops any eight-year-old could compose better in the trial version of FL Studio; it leaves the player with the delightful experience analogous to chewing tinfoil.”
“The music is always either utter garbage or completely forgettable.”
- grinding32 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, detracting from its initial fun and wacky appeal. Many reviews highlight that while the platforming mechanics and visuals are enjoyable, the gameplay becomes increasingly frustrating due to unskippable dialogues, tedious backtracking, and repetitive enemy encounters. As players progress, the grind for achievements and the lack of engaging content lead to a sense of monotony, making the experience feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable adventure.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This game is wacky and fun at first but then becomes grindy.”
“The jackpot achievement is a tedious grind with no merit.”
“But as the game goes on it becomes tedious and a chore to deal with.”
- replayability18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed, with some players finding value in modes like the brutal mission mode and various challenges, while others criticize it for being short and lacking substantial replay options. Although there are collectibles and DLC that can extend playtime, many reviewers feel that once the main content is completed, there is little incentive to return. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some considering it infinitely replayable and others deeming it nearly non-existent.
“Not a long game; the brutal mission mode will give you the most replay value, and it goes on sale often, so I'd say it's worth the buy.”
“I personally consider it has plenty of replayability.”
“Very entertaining, a lot of upgrades and side missions for a very good replay value.”
“Tedious platformer with little replay value.”
“The replay value is next to none, unless you want to get all the achievements.”
“Very limited replayability (you beat the game, you can roam around, play slots or complete challenges...or DLC challenges, but that's about it. Aside from that, the only thing you can do is reset your file to get additional gameplay.)”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as varied and engaging, with beautiful graphics and a fun, humorous tone that enhances the overall experience. However, some players find it inconsistent, with certain levels feeling strange or lacking depth, and the enjoyment can be diminished by frustrating gameplay elements like difficult checkpoints. Overall, while the atmosphere is generally praised, it may not be enough to sustain interest for all players.
“Achieve this by exploring the four corners of hell and exterminating monsters in a cheerful yet challenging atmosphere.”
“The game looks beautiful, the atmospheres are amazing, and the characters look adorable.”
“Friendly to the eye graphics, atmospheric soundtrack, incredible humor and a lot more.”
“The atmosphere changes drastically each level.”
“Unforgiving platforming sections, boss fights that are harder to figure out than they should be, and minimal checkpoints and health stations when you need them most outweigh the comical atmosphere and boss finisher minigames.”
“Some very annoying checkpoints, but nice OST, fun atmosphere, a lot of drugs, and rip my eyes.”
- character development6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is minimal, with a focus on charming visuals and appealing character designs rather than a coherent plot or meaningful growth. While the graphics and character aesthetics are praised, the writing is criticized for its lack of depth, relying instead on humor and puns. Overall, the game prioritizes style over substance in its character portrayal.
“The graphics are great, the character design is consistently impressive, and the game checkpoints frequently enough that it's hard to get frustrated with it.”
“The HD sprites are appealing and some of the character designs are decent.”
“There are two things that stand out in this game: its vector-based visuals and character designs, and its amazing soundtrack.”
“The writing abandons essential concepts like plot and character development, burying the player under an avalanche of bad puns, fourth wall breaks, unnecessary dialogue snippets, random jokes, and pitiful one-liners.”
“Character development feels non-existent, with characters lacking depth and growth throughout the game.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and their arcs are predictable, making it hard to invest in their journeys.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is highly praised for its excellent optimization, featuring smooth performance and quick load times. Players report no noticeable slowdowns or stuttering during gameplay, contributing to a seamless experience. The extensive customization options for characters and weapons further enhance the game's appeal, despite a minor inconvenience in accessing certain features.
“The performance is great; I never noticed any slowdown or stuttering in my playthrough.”
“It has snappy load times, great optimization, a huge amount of customizable hats and skins for your character to unlock and find, and lots of weapons at your disposal to destroy your enemies with.”
“As stated before, the game is optimized well, so it wasn't a huge issue.”
“The game struggles with frame rate drops even on high-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“I encountered frequent stuttering and lag, which severely impacted my gaming experience.”
“Despite the beautiful graphics, the optimization is lacking, leading to long loading times and crashes.”
- stability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on low-spec systems without bugs or glitches, users report significant issues with controller support, including inaccurate movements and a lack of remapping options. This has led to frustration and a negative perception of the game's overall stability.
“It is a decent game to play on a low-spec system, and it runs great.”
“Controller support is also buggy and I couldn't make it work.”
“Movements are inaccurate and the controller won't allow remapping (picking zoom, which freezes the level, in place of the previous weapon button) which makes absolutely no sense.”
“Let's make this quick: I would not recommend buying this abysmal jump-n-run until - well, you know what freezes over.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively blends gore and dark humor with a wholesome presentation, creating a unique emotional experience that resonates with players, as evidenced by the poignant impact of the ending credits.
“I literally shed a tear at the ending credits.”
