Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition

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Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by Somi and was released on April 25, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition is a minimalistic retro puzzle game. The game features 3D word puzzles based on Chapter 1 of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Players must navigate through keywords from the book's initial chapter.

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Audience ScoreBased on 129 reviews

music10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition offers a unique and creative concept that combines gameplay with the classic story of Alice in Wonderland.
The game features simple graphics and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It provides a challenging gameplay experience that tests reflexes and concentration, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate arcade-style games.

The controls are often described as clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate through the game's obstacles.
Many players find the repetitive music and lack of sound effects to be annoying, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The camera angles and perspective issues lead to confusion and frustration, making it hard for players to accurately judge their position in the 3D space.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the intense and retro-inspired soundtrack, while others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. Many suggest that the music enhances the gameplay experience, but a significant number of users recommend muting the game and playing their own music due to the annoyance of the in-game audio. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, it is often criticized for being subpar and not well-integrated with the game's mechanics.
- “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 gets repetitive and it's lacking sound effects.”
- “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.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story offers a unique and engaging retelling of "Alice in Wonderland," incorporating elements of strategy and puzzle-solving as players navigate through the narrative. While the artistic presentation is reminiscent of M.C. Escher, some players find the gameplay's difficulty and pacing detract from the overall experience, making it less accessible, especially for younger audiences. Overall, it provides a fresh perspective on a classic tale, though its execution may frustrate some players.
- “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.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of polish and rewarding mechanics, leading to a quickly boring experience. Players find the controls frustrating, with issues like slow movement and awkward turning, while the linear design and artificial difficulty spikes detract from overall enjoyment. The unique premise is overshadowed by these gameplay shortcomings, making it feel less engaging.
- “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.”
- “The concept is fine, the mechanics just needed more polish.”
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition are characterized by minimalist low-poly designs that some players find charming and suitable for its concept, while others criticize them as coarse and unrefined. Overall, the visuals are described as decent, contributing to an immersive experience, though opinions vary on their appeal and execution.
- “Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition offers a mesmerizing, immersive experience with stunning visuals and creative puzzles that keep players engaged and fascinated throughout.”
- “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... ^_^”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting significant bugs that render it unplayable. Many recommend against it due to these control issues.
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of freedom and exhilaration as players navigate through the letters, creating a unique blend of challenge and engagement that evokes feelings of joy and accomplishment.