LAPIN
- November 15, 2022
- Studio Doodal
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Reviews
- The game features adorable characters and a charming story that resonates emotionally with players.
- The artwork and animation are stunning, showcasing meticulous attention to detail, especially in the portrayal of rabbits.
- Gameplay is engaging and offers a good balance of challenge, with diverse mechanics that keep the experience fresh.
- The pacing is hindered by excessive dialogue and cutscenes, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- Some players find the hit-boxes and controls to be inconsistent, leading to frustration during platforming sections.
- The game can feel repetitive due to the abundance of collectibles and optional content that may not be rewarding enough.
- story23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as heartwarming yet occasionally dark, featuring charming characters and a deep narrative that evokes emotional engagement. While some players appreciate the rich storytelling and its connection to the gameplay, others feel that excessive dialogue detracts from pacing and impact. Overall, the story is seen as a significant strength, enhancing the platforming experience and encouraging exploration of optional content.
“The story is surprisingly deep and made me want to know more about the world and the characters; I would love DLC about the cage or Jorge's expedition, for example.”
“The story has a really dark and sad tone sometimes, yet I find the whole game so soft and pleasing in its storytelling and visuals.”
“The gameplay is really fun (and gets surprisingly challenging, especially in optional areas and in chapter 3), the atmosphere and presentation are superb, and the story and characters are incredibly charming.”
“A good script editor could cut like 30-40% of the dialogue and deliver a story with much better pacing and more emotional impact.”
“The more difficult levels are also technically optional, but if you skip them all then parts of the story probably won't hit as hard.”
“In chapter 2, there are some points where it's not obvious which path is optional, and which will progress the story.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its diversity, engaging mechanics, and charming presentation, with many players enjoying the challenge of optional levels and the fresh elements introduced throughout. However, some reviewers noted issues with pacing and a feeling of being interrupted, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall enjoyment compared to similar games. Overall, it offers a fun platforming experience with appealing visuals and sound design.
“I never really got bored with the levels; new mechanics were added to keep things fresh often enough so that it felt new and fun, but they weren't too complicated to make things hard to keep track of.”
“The gameplay is really fun (and gets surprisingly challenging, especially in optional areas and in chapter 3); the atmosphere and presentation are superb, and the story and characters are incredibly charming.”
“Decent gameplay and it looks nice, but the horrible pacing really ruins it.”
“It's definitely a great game with killer hand-drawn art, but I'm not enjoying the gameplay that much; it feels watered down compared to its peers and just ultimately gets interrupted too much.”
“The gameplay is incredibly diverse and endlessly engaging.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their breathtaking artwork and superb animation, creating a unique and charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the gorgeous backgrounds and distinct art direction, which contribute to the game's emotional storytelling, despite some criticism regarding excessive dialogue. Overall, the visuals are considered the standout feature, elevating both the gameplay and narrative.
“The artwork is breathtaking, and the animation is equally superb.”
“The backgrounds and art direction are gorgeous; each area is so unique and beautiful (no spoilers, but my favorite aesthetic-wise was definitely chapter 6!).”
“From a very cute art style to the stunning set pieces, this game had a very unique charm that drew me in.”
“The story has a really dark and sad tone sometimes, yet I find the whole game so soft and pleasing in its storytelling and visuals.”
“From a gameplay standpoint, this is a very straightforward experience; what really blew me away was how much effort was put into the visuals of this game.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack has received high praise for its cinematic quality and catchiness, enhancing the overall experience even during challenging levels. Players particularly enjoyed the music in specific chapters, expressing a desire for the soundtrack's release to relive those moments. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's ambiance and charm.
“The songs add to the vibes and ambiance, but they are also just really catchy.”
“The music for each chapter feels so cinematic, especially chapters 2 and 6 for me, but I loved all of them.”
“I really hope the soundtrack is released soon because it's hard to find any information on it and I want to be able to listen to them again.”
“The songs add to the vibes and ambiance but they are also just really catchy.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming story and strong character relationships, particularly the touching father-daughter dynamic that resonates deeply with players. While the narrative is praised for its depth, some reviewers feel that excessive dialogue detracts from its emotional impact, suggesting that a more concise script could enhance the overall experience. Moments of heartbreak and character development are noted as key elements that make players invest in the story and root for the characters.
“The father-daughter relationship between captain and Liebe made me cry a few times because it was so sweet. Since Liebe is the youngest, the others are all protective over her, but at the same time want to encourage her to become stronger.”
“Just finished the game and I definitely spoke too soon about bunnies doing just *cute* things; there are moments that were pretty heart-wrenching in the later chapters and/or were revealed through the memory scenes, but that just makes the characters more endearing and makes you root for these bunnies throughout the whole game (suffering builds character).”
“A wonderful experience with a gorgeous art style, challenging platforming, satisfying puzzles, and heartwarming storylines... buried underneath a fatiguing amount of dialogue.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely centered around rabbit-themed jokes and dialogues, which resonate well with rabbit owners and contribute to a charming experience. Players find the flashback cutscenes particularly delightful, evoking both laughter and emotional responses.
“As a rabbit owner myself, I am absolutely enchanted by the jokes and dialogues filled with rabbit-themed humor.”
“The flashback cutscenes were all so cute and made me laugh and/or cry.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect manageable, as deaths respawn them at the beginning of the screen, preventing the experience from becoming overly tedious, even in more challenging levels.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which became incredibly boring.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its superb presentation, contributing to a charming story and engaging characters, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“The atmosphere and presentation are superb, creating an immersive experience that enhances the gameplay.”
“The game's atmosphere is captivating, drawing players into its world with stunning visuals and engaging sound design.”
“The combination of the charming story and well-developed characters contributes to a rich atmosphere that keeps players invested.”
