Rabisco
- September 10, 2019
- Viridino Studios
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Reviews
- The game features adorable art and a charming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Level design is creative and introduces new mechanics regularly, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The game is fun and challenging, with a good balance of difficulty and generous checkpoints, making it accessible for both casual and skilled players.
- Controls are poorly designed, with frustrating key bindings and limited mouse functionality in the main menu.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some levels can feel unfair due to visibility issues, leading to frustrating deaths.
- music21 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many users praising its soothing and pleasant qualities that complement the art style beautifully. The soundtrack is described as cute, engaging, and reminiscent of beloved Nintendo titles, creating a cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience. Overall, players express a strong appreciation for the soundtrack, considering it one of the standout features of the game.
“The soundtrack is amazing, reminds me of Animal Crossing and some Nintendo titles.”
“Oh my gosh, the soundtrack...it's very nice, soft and peaceful, and goes super well with the art style of this game.”
“The soundtrack is just cute as the game; I'm sure if they sold their game's soundtrack separately, some people could purchase it. I still loved Duck Souls's soundtrack; then again, I just like ducks in general.”
“It's not big or dramatic, but there were several songs that I'd be excited to hear whenever they came on.”
“The OST combined with the doodle art style gives the game a really nice cozy feeling.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a charming blend of action and puzzle elements across 100 levels, with new mechanics introduced every five levels to maintain engagement and challenge. Players appreciate the variety and creativity of the mechanics, which keep the experience fresh and entertaining, despite some occasional tedious elements. Overall, the game successfully combines simplicity with increasing complexity, making it enjoyable and thought-provoking.
“I love each and every one of the mechanics, and it never fails to keep me entertained and my mind puzzled, along with a bit of challenge.”
“All the levels introduce a new challenge or mix things up with previously introduced mechanics.”
“There are 100 levels in total and every 5 or so levels you're introduced to new mechanics so you're always being surprised with something new and gameplay never gets boring.”
“Some of the mechanics might be a little tedious (boxes), but their usage is few and far between which makes each block of levels refreshing instead of cumbersome.”
“It's very similar to how Pinkman+ and Duck Souls introduce new obstacles and mechanics every 5 levels.”
“I really like these mechanically simple games where you have few movement options, but the levels keep getting more and more complex.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and unique art style, which creates an inviting and cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the polished visuals that complement the beautiful soundtrack, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience while still providing a reasonable challenge. The combination of the art style and music contributes to a relaxing yet engaging gameplay experience.
“I especially adore the cute art style.”
“Rabisco is a lovely little action game with an adorable, warm aesthetic.”
“The graphics are very polished and the soundtrack is beautiful and suits the feel of the game.”
“The art style is very unique and definitely reminds you of the world's hardest game, yet this game is definitely not as hard as the latter!”
“The art style combined with the soundtrack really makes for a nice, relaxing experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, particularly for those interested in speedrunning, as it includes an in-game timer to track improvements. Players can complete it in about two hours if they focus on finishing quickly.
“Around 2 hours if you are determined to beat it quickly. It is fairly replayable with an in-game timer if you wish to speedrun it to improve your time.”
“The game can be completed in around 2 hours if you are determined to beat it quickly, but it lacks depth for true replayability.”
“While there is an in-game timer for speedrunning, the overall experience doesn't offer enough variety to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
“After finishing the game once, I found little incentive to replay it, as the content feels repetitive and lacks new challenges.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that while some mechanics, like the boxes, can be tedious, their infrequent use keeps the overall experience refreshing rather than burdensome.
“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 again just to progress, which quickly became frustrating.”
“The amount of time required to level up is excessive, turning what could be an enjoyable experience into a chore.”
