Ransack Raccoon

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Ransack Raccoon is a single player action game. It was developed by Calico Cafe and was released on August 19, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

The night is young and the time to steal is now! Follow the raccoon, Bop, on his midnight escapade through this retro, vaporwave inspired mall as he maneuvers his way through various store rooms, stealing everything not nailed down, before slinking away through the vents onto the next, bigger, and better thing. Beware! This heist is not without peril! The mall has been equipped with a security sys…

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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and an adorable pink raccoon character, making it visually appealing and fun to play.
Gameplay is simple and family-friendly, providing a light-hearted experience that is perfect for casual players.
It's a free game that offers a quick and entertaining playthrough, making it a delightful way to pass about 10-20 minutes.

The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under 15 minutes, leading to a lack of replay value.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some players finding it boring and not challenging enough until the final level.
There are reports of bugs and control issues that can detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating at times.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the lackluster 2D visuals and outdated design, while others praise the cute art style and original artwork, particularly highlighting the charming character designs and aesthetic appeal. Overall, the game features a blend of appealing visuals and engaging music, though some players note that the graphics may not meet modern standards.
- “The art style is really cute and I appreciate the detail where the heart bar icons become panicked raccoons when you're down to only one life.”
- “Beautiful original artwork.”
- “Super cute art style and funky music, doesn't take up much space either!”
- “Heck, they couldn't even work out how to do 3D graphics in a video game academy!”
- “Bad graphics and derivative gameplay doom this unimaginative student project to failure, and fail it did.”
- “The game features really lacklustre 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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21%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and funky tunes, enhancing the overall experience with a vibrant vibe. While some players noted a degree of repetitiveness, the soundtrack is often described as iconic and superior to many other games, with comparisons to beloved classics. Overall, the combination of cute graphics and engaging music contributes significantly to the game's charm.
- “The music is nice and fits the overall vibe.”
- “Super cute art style and funky music, doesn't take up much space either!”
- “Visuals and music are nice, but repetitive, even for a short game like this (finished in 13 minutes).”
- “Youtube takes copyright of one soundtrack in this game!”
- “Not going to lie, I spent the first few minutes jamming out to the new music every couple of stages.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally simple and family-friendly, appealing to casual players, though some find it lacking excitement and depth. While the game features enjoyable mechanics and charming animations, it suffers from issues like input bugs and derivative design, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, the introduction of new mechanics is well-paced, but many players feel it could benefit from additional levels and power-ups to enhance engagement.
- “The gameplay is simple, short, and very family-friendly—perfect for casual players of all ages.”
- “This game was surprisingly amazing, in which the fun aspect of a furry thief is brought to life through a fun animation style and simple mechanics that make speed-running this game pretty relaxing as well.”
- “New mechanics are introduced one at a time in a digestible and easy-to-understand manner, never leaving you confused about your objective.”
- “The gameplay isn't particularly exciting, and I had an episode of the input bugging out, causing a guaranteed failure.”
- “Bad graphics and derivative gameplay doom this unimaginative student project to failure, and fail it did.”
- “An extremely boring game with not very engaging gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's story revolves around a quirky mission to stealthily collect jewelry and clothes in a mall while avoiding security lasers, creating an endearing adventure. However, players express a desire for a more developed storyline, additional challenging levels, and visual elements to enhance the narrative experience, as the current gameplay feels short and lacking depth.
- “Getting around the security lights proved to be more challenging than I had expected it to be, and it was a rather endearing little adventure. I would love to see a storyline put into play as well as some more challenging levels with perhaps power-up options.”
- “Getting around the security lights proved to be more challenging than I had expected it to be, and it was a rather endearing little adventure, but I would love to see a sort of storyline put into play as well as some more challenging levels with perhaps power-up options.”
- “A little disappointing that the game is so short though. I would love to see a more finished, in-depth version that has a little story, maybe with some visual novel-esque art showing off the character!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the raccoon's charming and silly movements, which elicit genuine laughter from players. Despite its short playtime of about 15 minutes, the game effectively delivers a lighthearted and amusing experience.
- “The raccoon's goofy, adorable movements add so much personality—I caught myself laughing more than once.”
- “A funny little game you can finish in 15 minutes.”