Rabbit and Steel
- May 9, 2024
- mino_dev
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"Rabbit & Steel" is a co-op action roguelike game where players, as rabbit-eared characters, raid through challenging bosses and gather loot to build their characters. Combat is designed around global cooldowns, skill usage, and teamwork, with options for 1-4 players. Character progression and overcoming obstacles are key to reaching the Moonlit Pinnacle.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- gameplay1,221 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Rabbit & Steel" is a unique blend of bullet-hell mechanics and MMO-style raid challenges, offering a fast-paced and engaging experience that scales with player count. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics that echo those found in games like Final Fantasy XIV, making it accessible for both newcomers and seasoned raiders. While the game is visually stimulating and fun, some players note that the complexity of mechanics can lead to confusion, particularly in multiplayer settings, but overall, it provides a rewarding and chaotic cooperative experience.
“Rabbit & Steel is a highly innovative bullet-hell game that introduces both player classes as well as MMO-esque raid mechanics to the genre, resulting in a unique and absolutely fantastic experience both in single- and multiplayer.”
“The gameplay itself is highly condensed, starting off fairly easily and ramping up in difficulty with each battle.”
“The mechanics are so well made that I never feel 'oh this is stupid' I feel 'oh I am stupid'.”
“The gameplay is a mix of strategic planning and frantic action, with global cooldowns and skill synergies reminiscent of tab-target MMORPGs.”
“The screen can become overwhelmingly cluttered with effects, making it difficult to track mechanics and enemy tells.”
“The only complaint I would have is the visual clarity isn't amazing, so a lot of the mechanics are quite hard to sight read, but that becomes way less of a problem the more you play.”
- music485 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, particularly highlighting tracks like "Emerald Lakeside," which many players find memorable and enjoyable. Reviewers appreciate the way the music enhances the gameplay experience, especially during boss fights, and note that it complements the game's charming art style. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and replayability.
“The music during the boss fights makes them even more enjoyable.”
“Insanely cute art, good music, this was such a joy to play; I wish I could replay it all over again!”
“The music is downright excellent, one of my favorite soundtracks from any game this year.”
“The music is plain and repetitive.”
“Game play is super fun but the game desperately needs more and better music.”
“The attack sounds lack oomph and the music is not exciting enough.”
- graphics248 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic experience. Many players appreciate the vibrant visuals and engaging character designs, although some note that the simplicity can lead to visual clutter during intense gameplay. Overall, the combination of adorable graphics and a captivating soundtrack contributes to a delightful gaming experience, making it appealing to both casual and hardcore players.
“The art style is charming and whimsical, with cute character designs and vibrant environments that are eye candy.”
“The visuals are gorgeous as the art style is well realized and smooth, to be expected of this developer, but a rewarding experience all the same.”
“The art style is adorable, music slaps.”
“I don't like the aesthetic choice of coloring the mechanics after the color scheme of the bosses, rather than keeping a consistent color scheme for the same mechanic.”
“The game also has some readability issues due to what it throws at you as it can occasionally get really busy due to how this game's visuals were designed, even for bullet hell standards, which isn't too much of a problem, it's just a little annoying when you barely see where you need to go before you get hit by an attack.”
“The least fun part of this game though is undeniably the unclear visuals.”
- story195 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as cute and engaging, often described as heartwarming and emotional, with charming character interactions that enhance the overall experience. While the narrative is primarily accessible through single-player mode and can feel simplistic or trope-y at times, many players appreciate its charm and the way it complements the gameplay. However, some critiques mention that the story can be lacking in depth and may require multiple runs to fully experience, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact.
“The singleplayer story mode is also worth playing, as you get some unique items, and also get to experience a wonderful, cute, and simple yet pretty emotional story all things considered!”
“The story is super sweet, and I found myself doing run after run to just get that next bit of lore.”
“The game is beautiful to look at, and the characters, music, and story are charming.”
“This game's story is lackluster and cryptic, and almost feels like an afterthought.”
“My only big complaint is that the story is extremely lacking and also painfully grindy, requiring you to enter certain zones multiple times and then completing 6 full runs of the game to finish the story.”
“If you are playing for the story, you are playing for the wrong reason.”
- replayability84 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game "Rabbit and Steel" is widely praised for its high replayability, attributed to its diverse classes, unlockable content, and roguelike elements that encourage multiple playthroughs. Players enjoy the variety of challenges, difficulty modes, and the ability to experiment with different builds, making it a fun experience both solo and with friends. While some reviews mention a lack of replay value for certain players, the overall consensus highlights the game's capacity for endless entertainment and replayability.
“This game will provide you hours and hours of entertainment and replayability.”
“The replay value is enormous by virtue of the sheer number of unlockables, the build variety, and the escalating difficulty.”
“A wonderful experience to be had, whether alone or with a group of friends, this game has an incredibly fun gameplay loop on top of already being a unique, fairly unexplored concept, accompanied by a wonderful soundtrack and a lot of replayability with higher difficulties, unlockables, and the other 5 classes.”
“Well, there probably isn't much replay value...”
“Replayability is the weakest part of Rabbit and Steel.”
“Combined with the fixed attack patterns of the player characters, this is once again a bullet hell, not a replayable game.”
- grinding76 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game offers a refreshing take on MMO raiding by eliminating the extensive grinding typically associated with leveling and gear acquisition, allowing players to jump straight into challenging raid mechanics with friends. While some players appreciate the roguelike elements that replace traditional grinding, others find certain unlocks and higher difficulty achievements can still feel grindy. Overall, it successfully captures the excitement of MMO raids without the tedious preparation, making it accessible and enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
“The short of it is pretty simple: it's frantic, it's fun, the girls are cute, the progression for new characters/builds isn't too grindy, and the story is sweet.”
“Rabbit & Steel just trims MMO raiding down to be very accessible - no grinding of levels or friends required!”
“A fun blend of tab-target MMO/RPG combat and bullet hell shooter with all the action you could ask for, wrapped up in a neat little roguelite package - no grinding required!”
“Unfortunately, the game doesn't always do the best job of communicating what is about to happen, and with no way to practice a boss but grinding back up to it, you'll end up wasting a great deal of your time without really getting anywhere.”
“Furthermore, the process of unlocking additional classes can feel grindy, requiring players to either achieve high-level victories or endure repetitive gameplay.”
“My only big complaint is that the story is extremely lacking and also painfully grindy, requiring you to enter certain zones multiple times and then complete 6 full runs of the game to finish the story.”
- humor64 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and chaotic nature, often stemming from the interactions between players and the cute, clumsy characters. Many reviews highlight the hilarity of accidental team kills and the amusing dynamics that arise during cooperative play, making it a favorite for friends looking for a fun and entertaining experience. Overall, the game's blend of cute aesthetics and funny mechanics contributes to a joyful and engaging atmosphere.
“My family is falling apart, but at least I have the funny bunny game.”
“The multiplayer experience is maniacally laughing because you were anchored to your friend's dead corpse whilst a giant circle crushes you.”
“I'm not very good at the game, but it's incredibly funny watching my friends desperately trying to do the mechanics while chained to my corpse.”
- character development21 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and whimsical character designs, which are consistently described as adorable and a major draw for players. The art style, combined with a captivating soundtrack, enhances the overall experience, creating a cozy yet challenging atmosphere that encourages replayability. Players appreciate the unique classes and engaging dialogue, contributing to a rich and enjoyable world-building experience.
“The art style is charming and whimsical, with cute character designs and vibrant environments that are eye candy.”
“Fantastic music, cute character design, amazing game mechanics, high amount of replayability, and great depth of story.”
“Super cute and fun game, love the little world building in between stages and the character designs and music are lovely.”
“Character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The characters don't evolve throughout the game, leaving them feeling static and uninteresting.”
“I was hoping for more character growth, but it seems like they remain the same from start to finish.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming single-player story mode, which offers a simple yet touching narrative that resonates with players. Users appreciate the wholesome community in multiplayer, where interactions are often filled with camaraderie and lightheartedness, enhancing the overall experience. While the story adds depth, many find joy in the game even without engaging with it, reflecting a nostalgic and uplifting atmosphere.
“The singleplayer story mode is also worth playing, as you get some unique items, and also get to experience a wonderful, cute, and simple yet pretty emotional story all things considered!”
“Sublime music, touching story, and captivating gameplay.”
“A cute and enjoyable game, a heartwarming story.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on most systems, some players report significant performance issues that detract from the experience. The design encourages players to optimize their performance through scalable rewards and time limits, but individual gameplay can heavily influence overall success. Despite some technical flaws, the game is generally accessible, even on lower-end hardware.
“Most of the offered relics provide a reasonable boon, and there are enough specialized and polarizing relics to offer another avenue for optimization of ability usage during each fight.”
“As for performance, this is a game that can easily run on most systems.”
“Extremely poor optimization to the point where it kills the fun.”
“The game also runs on a toaster; I think this has to be noted because of how many badly optimized games are getting released nowadays.”
“Regardless of the difficulty selected, the game encourages better performance by scaling the rewards for each fight with clear time, as well as higher difficulties introducing enrage time limits to further emulate MMO raid designs.”
- stability8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed; while it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck and is generally bug-free for some players, others report significant issues with the user interface and controller functionality. Higher difficulty levels can lead to visual clutter that complicates gameplay, but overall, many users appreciate the game's performance on various machines.
“I was happy to buy it full price just to support the developer for releasing a product that ran well, wasn't buggy, and had gameplay that respects the player's time.”
“Art style is really cute and runs great on any machine, just be warned that at higher difficulties attacks/effects can start to mesh together and it makes dodging stuff harder than it should be.”
“Also runs great on Steam Deck.”
“Buggy mess with a horrible UI.”
“Keyboard and mouse controls are not great for movement, especially with auto lock-on, but using a controller is super buggy and unplayable for most UI elements.”
“I have not experienced any crashes, glitches, or other issues.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its creative world-building, blending captivating visuals and engaging mechanics that evoke a sense of mystery and wonder. Players appreciate the lively interactions and catchy music that enhance the experience, making each stage memorable and enjoyable. The combination of a cute art style and a chill soundtrack contributes to a warm and inviting ambiance, setting it apart as a unique roguelike adventure.
“Rabbit and Steel is a blend of atmospheric visuals, hypnotic mechanics, and cerebral gameplay that taps into your subconscious in a way few games manage.”
“Overall, it offers a fun atmosphere that is exciting to play through as one discovers new areas and types of enemies, adding a sense of mystery and wonder as you move through environments, like a mouse in a house, only that you are a rabbit instead.”
“Cute art style and characters with a great atmosphere, including a very chill soundtrack while also being a unique roguelike type of game.”
“At best, I thought the bosses would have some dialogue, but everyone you fight talks to you and interacts with other characters in little snippets between fights, which makes the atmosphere warm and lively even when you're beating them up.”
“The game feels empty and lifeless; the environments lack detail and the sound design does nothing to enhance the experience.”
“Despite the beautiful graphics, the atmosphere is dull and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it an unfinished cash grab aimed at capitalizing on the player base of Final Fantasy XIV.
“This game feels like an unfinished cash grab that preys on Final Fantasy XIV players.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“I feel like I'm being constantly pushed to spend more, which ruins the overall experience.”
