Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition
- April 24, 2014
- Somi
Get on SteamDive into the world of Alice in Wonderland with Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition, a minimalistic retro puzzle game featuring 3D word puzzles based on the book''s first chapter. Navigate through keywords and enjoy dynamic procedural graphics, retro chiptune soundtrack, and Steam features such as Leaderboards, Achievements, and audio clips. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique concept that combines classic literature with a challenging gameplay mechanic.
- It offers a fun and intense experience that can be enjoyable for those who appreciate simple arcade-style games.
- The music and audio narration add an interesting layer to the gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- The controls are frustratingly unresponsive and jerky, making it difficult to navigate through the letters.
- The camera angles and perspective create confusion, leading to a lack of clarity about the player's position relative to the obstacles.
- The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, resulting in a monotonous experience.
- music25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its intensity and retro vibes that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive and annoying. Many suggest that the soundtrack, though enjoyable for some, could benefit from more variety and better integration with the game's mechanics. Overall, while the music adds a certain charm, it may not be enough to elevate the experience for all players.
“Awesome soundtrack!!!”
“A game with potential to actually be fun and difficult and full of smooth techno dance music that helps you get into the jam.”
“The concept is pretty cool and the electro/retro music is a nice touch, so prepare to trip balls into the world of flowing text if you're willing to give this game a shot.”
“The music is repetitive and annoying, and the controls are slow and clunky for a game like this.”
“Horrible music, crappy controls, jerky movements, total lack of intuitive understanding of positioning, not fun or enjoyable.”
“The music is subpar in my opinion, maybe a 3/10 even with all of the music I like to listen to.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story reimagines the classic tale of "Alice in Wonderland," offering a unique and engaging experience that intertwines gameplay with narrative elements. While it creatively explores familiar themes, some players find the execution frustrating, particularly due to abrupt difficulty spikes and gameplay mechanics that detract from the storytelling. Overall, it presents a visually captivating journey through the story, though its challenging nature may limit its appeal to younger audiences.
“A game that will take you through a story we all know but not in the way you think!”
“It brings a wonderful way to see the story of 'Alice in Wonderland'.”
“The look of the game reminds me of M.C. Escher meets Super Hexagon as you fall through words that tell a story.”
“Because honestly...if you needed to know what happened when Alice went down the rabbit hole, you'd have a less frustrating time just reading Lewis Carroll's original story.”
“I didn't expect them to do the game for the whole story, but only eleven and a half minutes?”
“I thought the story of Alice in Wonderland played the whole time and not have sudden pauses in the game.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being unengaging and frustrating, with players noting issues like slow movement, poor controls, and artificial difficulty spikes. The linear mechanics and reliance on navigating gaps between letters contribute to a lack of enjoyment, making the experience feel tedious and unrewarding. Overall, the gameplay fails to deliver a satisfying experience, leaving players disappointed.
“For being so unique in terms of premise and gameplay.”
“Gameplay in a nutshell: you are glued to either the top or bottom of the screen, and need to pass through the gaps between letters in order to collect them to form the word shown at the bottom of the screen.”
“It's a stupid little game that very closely resembles, with cheaper mechanics, that of Velocibox.”
“Gameplay is another story though; moving feels like it takes too long, sharp turns are frustrating, and stage 5 has an artificial difficulty spike due to rotation.”
“The gameplay is linear, but the controls are probably the most off-putting of all.”
“The gameplay is simply not that great.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition are characterized by minimalist low poly designs that some players find coarse and unrefined. While the simple aesthetics appeal to certain audiences, particularly younger gamers, others criticize the lack of detail compared to more polished titles. Overall, the visuals are functional but not particularly impressive, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness in enhancing the gameplay experience.
“Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition is an endless runner where you dodge words/letters and spell out words from Alice in Wonderland's first chapter, with minimalist low poly 3D graphics.”
“I love this game, both for its simple aesthetics and the way it presents a classic tale in such a way as to captivate younger gamers.”
“Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition is an endless runner where you dodge words/letters and spell out words from Alice in Wonderland's first chapter, with minimalist low-poly 3D graphics.”
“- Simple graphics”
“Decent visuals and achievements as well, no bugs... ^_^”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replayability, as it only includes a practice mode and a ranked mode that do not provide significant variation or new experiences, leading to a consensus of zero replay value.
“Lastly, this game only features a practice mode (stage select) and a ranked mode (leaderboard), which are essentially the same thing. Thus, there is no replay value whatsoever.”
“Replayability is zero.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and time-consuming, particularly on PC, suggesting that it may have been better suited for mobile controls.
“I think this was originally a mobile game, so maybe it controls better on a phone, but on a PC it's just tedious and a waste of time.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting severe bugs that render it unplayable. As a result, many reviewers cannot recommend it due to these persistent problems.
“Impossible to play; the controls are just way too buggy. It is completely unplayable, and I cannot recommend it.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is conveyed through the unique mechanic of navigating through letters, which creates a sense of tension and focus, evoking feelings of both challenge and accomplishment as players strive to avoid contact.
