MECHANICA: A Ballad of the Rabbit and Mercury
- September 17, 2021
- Loser/s
Get on SteamIn Mechanica: A Ballad of the Rabbit and Mercury, players explore the cyberpunk city of Guillotine on Mercury in the year 5029 AD, where a time-loop causes the world to be destroyed every three days. As the protagonist and a mechanical maid with rabbit ears, players will engage in dialogue-based RPG gameplay to uncover the truth behind the incident, all set to a musical backdrop. Characters in the game are 18 years of age or older.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Enjoyable mystery game with a fascinating setting and well-chosen music.
- Characters are sweet and endearing, contributing to an emotional experience.
- Translation has improved significantly, allowing for a better understanding of the story.
- The game can be very confusing, with unclear objectives and broken dialogue.
- Translation quality is still amateurish, with frequent typos and awkward phrasing.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like the mandatory interactions, detract from the overall experience.
- music14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and emotional impact, enhancing the overall experience with a well-chosen soundtrack that complements the story and characters. Reviewers highlight the unique and beautiful compositions, which stand out from typical h-game music, and contribute to a rich narrative that evokes genuine feelings. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength, making the game a must-play for fans of the genre.
“The music is very well chosen and the characters are sweet and endearing.”
“This game was very awesome, the soundtrack was amazing!”
“It had a plot and lore I found beautiful, a very good choice of music and not the same standard ones you usually see in h-games, and it has the unique distinction of causing me to break out into a crying fit on my stream.”
“The music is beautiful, the characters have actual personalities and lives, and even before you pass the prologue, you are already in love with both the main character and meca-nica. Despite being a hentai, this game actually makes you feel emotions other than horniness.”
“And music theme game!”
“Not just the art and music, but the story and gameplay are simply great.”
- story7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its engaging thriller mystery elements, well-crafted plot, and beautiful lore, which often surpasses typical expectations for h-games. Reviewers appreciate the unique music selection and emotional impact, with some even expressing strong emotional reactions during gameplay. Overall, the narrative is considered a standout feature, complementing the game's art and mechanics effectively.
“As far as h-games go, it stands well on its own merits, and I was more invested in the plot than the ero scenes.”
“It had a plot and lore I found beautiful, a very good choice of music, and not the same standard ones you usually see in h-games. It has the unique distinction of causing me to break out into a crying fit on my stream.”
“The songs/soundtrack are quite good, the puzzles are fun and interesting, and finally, the story is beautiful.”
“The story is a thrilling mystery!”
“As far as h-games go, it stands well on its own merits, and I was more invested in the plot than the erotic scenes.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a free-roam visual novel that offers engaging mechanics and a compelling story, but it is marred by a controversial "mandatory molest the maid" mechanic that detracts from the overall experience. Some players have found ways to bypass this aspect to fully appreciate the game's strengths, including its art and music. Overall, while the gameplay has the potential to be exceptional, the inclusion of certain mechanics limits its appeal.
“Not just the art and music, but the story and gameplay are simply great.”
“I love Mechanica and I want to support Loser Localizing more of their games, hence why I made this purchase, but I can't in good conscience recommend this translation to anyone looking into this game.”
“Gameplay: a free roam visual novel.”
“Unfortunately, that mechanic is there, so as it stands, it is merely one of the greatest games I ever played.”
