The Night of the Rabbit

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"The Night of the Rabbit" is a magical adventure game where young Jerry follows a white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood. Jerry's dream of becoming a magician comes true, but a sinister force threatens the forest. When the residents of Mousewood are offered deals for a magic show at the cost of their lives, Jerry becomes their only hope. With a mixture of humor, emotion, and fear, Jerry must face the ultimate trial and leave his childhood behind.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,002 reviews

story839 positive mentions

grinding54 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a charming atmosphere that immerses players in a whimsical world.
The story is engaging and filled with memorable characters, providing a nostalgic fairy tale experience.
The puzzles are mostly logical and offer a good challenge, making the gameplay enjoyable.

The pacing can be slow, with lengthy dialogues and cutscenes that may frustrate players.
Some puzzles are convoluted and lack clear logic, often requiring players to resort to walkthroughs.
The hint system is ineffective, providing vague advice that doesn't help players progress.

story
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The story of "The Night of the Rabbit" is a whimsical and enchanting tale that follows a young boy, Jerry, on his journey to become a magician while navigating a world filled with quirky characters and dark undertones. While many players appreciate the rich visuals and emotional depth of the narrative, some criticize its pacing and convoluted plot elements, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is praised for its charming storytelling, though opinions vary on its coherence and engagement throughout the gameplay.
- “Great game, with a very beautiful story and scenarios.”
- “The night of the rabbit is an excellent story-rich point-and-click game; with a lot to love like absolutely fantastic story, really good and very beautiful hand-drawn graphic art style and really good characters.”
- “The story is deep, complex and revolves around the dark side of mousewood.”
- “Unfortunately, an unnecessarily convoluted story implemented badly into the game ruined the experience for me.”
- “The characters were boring and depressing, the voice acting was not impressive, some puzzles did not make sense, and the story was not very interesting and hard to follow.”
- “[spoiler] now that it's been a day after I beat the game is when I realized that the plot is just messy and rushed.”
music
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The music in "The Night of the Rabbit" is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its enchanting and immersive qualities. While some noted occasional issues with audio mixing, where music could overshadow voice acting, the overall sentiment is that the soundtrack is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and emotional depth. Many players found themselves captivated by the music, often describing it as one of the best soundtracks in gaming, making it a memorable aspect of the experience.
- “The art is stunning, and the soundtrack perfectly sets the mood, starting with a haunting string and chime intro before transitioning to a warm, friendly melody.”
- “The music alone in this game is top-notch, effortlessly setting up the atmosphere here.”
- “The music is absolutely wonderful and it matches the music quality of Rayman Origins as my favorite video game soundtracks of my past gaming experience.”
- “The audio is very poorly mixed, with long exposition sequences covered up by music or bird sounds, or even characters talking over each other.”
- “Most games I have to turn down game music to almost nothing because it takes away from the gameplay.”
- “The voice acting is often overwhelmed by the music/ambient noises in the game (bird calls, wind, bug noises, etc.).”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, vibrant colors, and charming atmosphere, reminiscent of a storybook or classic animated films. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful artwork and immersive visuals that enhance the overall experience, although some note technical issues like lag on certain graphics cards. Overall, the game's aesthetics contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a visually captivating adventure.
- “The hand-drawn graphic art style is really good and very beautiful with plenty of great color, details and so many interesting set pieces that just makes you want to stop and stare.”
- “Stunning graphics and atmosphere: the game presents a visually stunning world to players.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous, the music is immersive, and the story is so beautiful I almost didn't want it to end.”
- “Just like many other Daedalic titles, this one falls short of its glorious potential by over-concentrating on the visuals and sound and slacking on puzzles and storyline.”
- “It's like all of the time and energy were put into the artwork, and the game mechanics were a complete afterthought.”
- “The game is buggy with lots of graphics glitches regardless of quality setting.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the game is a mix of traditional point-and-click mechanics with some creative puzzle elements, offering a blend of challenge and enjoyment. While many players appreciate the clever design and immersive world, some criticize the repetitive dialogue, tedious mechanics, and lack of clear guidance, which can lead to frustration. Overall, the gameplay experience varies widely, with some finding it engaging and others deeming it dull or overly complex.
- “The gameplay is a lot of fun, the characters are amazing (very likeable) and the atmosphere takes you to a world of fantasy.”
- “I enjoyed both the immersive world and the quite long gameplay, highly recommended for the lovers of the genre.”
- “An amazing point and click adventure that combines old fashioned puzzle solving with innovative gameplay additions.”
- “Unfortunately, I found the dialogue tedious and the gameplay dull and slow.”
- “It's like all of the time and energy were put into the artwork, and the game mechanics were a complete afterthought.”
- “The gameplay itself is middling, as point-and-click adventures go.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its enchanting and immersive qualities, characterized by stunning artwork, soothing music, and a fairy tale-like charm that evokes nostalgia. Players appreciate the combination of captivating visuals and sound design, which together create a magical world filled with lovable characters and engaging storytelling. Overall, the atmosphere is described as cozy, inviting, and capable of transporting players into a fantastical realm reminiscent of childhood adventures.
- “The night of the rabbit is an adventure game that attracts attention with its magical atmosphere and fun puzzles.”
- “The game has really hit me with its atmosphere, leaving a permanent feeling of magic and fantasy, like so few may do so.”
- “Amazing art style combined with fantastic soundtrack and great voice acting creates a truly unique and magical atmosphere.”
- “The game has given me a strange other-worldly feeling that makes me want to return to it just to spend time in its world, but to be honest, once played, there isn't much to go back to except the atmosphere.”
- “Nevertheless, I'll give a thumbs up for general atmosphere and artwork, but as a video game, this is not so enjoyable.”
- “However, in terms of story, mood, and atmosphere, I felt I was playing a click-and-point rendition of Disney's The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.”
humor
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its charming and whimsical dialogue, endearing characters, and clever mix of kid-friendly and subtle adult jokes. While some found the humor to be less edgy compared to other titles from the same developer, it still offers a delightful blend of fun and emotional depth, making it suitable for both children and adults. However, a few reviewers noted that certain dialogues felt irrelevant or unfunny, indicating a mixed reception in terms of comedic timing and relevance.
- “It's magical, charming, funny, and sometimes even serious and dark.”
- “The kid humor of this world is certainly chuckle-worthy, especially when you notice some of the hidden adult jokes.”
- “Night of the Rabbit is a beautiful, funny game that unfolds in an emotional journey.”
- “Most of the dialogue is completely irrelevant to the story, not funny, not charming, and uninteresting.”
- “The main character is such an unsympathetic goody-two-shoes with unfunny lines, and the pauses between sentences are way too long. Additionally, there's a problem with repetition.”
- “The main character is such an unsympathetic goody-two-shoes with unfunny lines, and the pauses between sentences are way too long. Additionally, there's a problem with repetition.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its rich storytelling and well-developed characters, evoking a range of feelings from warmth and nostalgia to heartbreak and whimsy. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a fairy tale-like atmosphere filled with memorable moments and layered metaphors, making it a touching experience that resonates deeply. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay and dialogue, the overall emotional journey is described as delightful and impactful, often leaving players feeling like children rediscovering a magical world.
- “With its charming story, well written and acted characters, and strong emotional moments, you can feel the care that went into crafting this world.”
- “Night of the Rabbit is a beautiful, funny game that unfolds in an emotional journey.”
- “The story itself is unique and it emotionally draws you in.”
- “Repetitive dialogue, easy challenges and puzzles, boring story, boring gameplay, boring everything.”
- “Boring story, pointless characters, silly dialogues, and... bugs... bugs again.”
- “Boring story, pointless characters, silly dialogues, and... bugs... bugs again.”
grinding
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, with repetitive dialogue, slow pacing, and lengthy fetch quests contributing to a sense of monotony. While some appreciate the engaging characters and story, many express frustration with the grindy tasks and the slow travel mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, some players still feel the game is worth playing for its artistic and musical qualities.
- “It became tedious, wordy, and repetitive.”
- “I had stretches of both going directly between sites to fulfill obvious tedious tasks, and also long stretches of wandering around aimlessly rubbing my inventory on everything I could until something happened.”
- “Unfortunately, I found the dialogue tedious and the gameplay dull and slow.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting minor glitches, particularly related to dialogue and audio skipping or disappearing. Some users experienced more significant issues, such as freezing and UI breakdowns, which could disrupt gameplay. However, a few players noted that their experiences were largely glitch-free, suggesting that stability may vary depending on individual setups or updates.
- “I had a difficult start with this game; after a few hours of play, I had loads of troubles with glitches and lag.”
- “Technical glitches sometimes make the game skip dialogues or break down the UI, in some cases forcing a restart.”
- “There were also a couple of bugs and glitches I spotted during the 3rd act of the game, and that almost ruined the game's experience for me as it lags, stutters, and just stops, and I had my computer down to the lowest settings.”
character development
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Character development in the game is praised for its charming and unique character designs, which contribute to a vibrant and engaging world. Players appreciate the thoughtfulness behind each character's personality and appearance, with standout performances in voice acting that enhance their individuality. While some critiques mention plot holes in the story's conclusion, the overall artistic presentation and character depth are considered top-tier, making for an enjoyable experience.
- “Character design 10/10: most of the characters are funny and likeable, and I just love the mysterious Marquis de Hoto who is your mentor during most of the story.”
- “A good amount of thought also went into character design it seems, for each of the Mousewood inhabitants (as well as tourists) are unique in both personality and looks.”
- “The character designs and the voice acting are great, and the story manages to balance between creating real dark tension and not losing its innocent childlike perspective.”
- “The ending does not truly satisfy me though: there are many plot holes where I imagine that really cool things could have been done, but the settings and character designs make up for it.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered low due to a lack of alternate routes and puzzle variations, making subsequent playthroughs feel repetitive. Players express frustration with lengthy cutscenes that detract from the experience, leading to a diminished desire to replay the game until significant time has passed.
- “Replay value is high.”
- “Replay value is high.”
- “My only regret with a game like this is that when it's done, it's done: there's no replay value in it until enough years have passed that you no longer remember exactly how to solve every puzzle, and by then, there are plenty of new games to enjoy.”
- “So the rabbit's long speeches turn into, line, pause, line, pause, gesture, pause, line, pause, revert to non-gesture pose, pause, line ..... it gets so annoying and absolutely destroys any replay value because you do not want to sit through those cutscenes a second time.”
- “And it has no alternate routes, no puzzle switching between playthroughs and as such, little to no replay value.”
optimization
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed feedback. While some players found the performance to be solid and well-tested, others experienced intermittent slowdowns and performance issues, particularly on higher-end hardware. Adjusting settings like "threaded optimization" seemed to help some users, but the game still appears to have room for improvement in this area.
- “As with all Daedalic games, there is little to say about performance; the game feels rock-solid and well tested.”
- “Initially, I was having some intermittent slowdown (which makes no sense considering how graphically non-intensive this game was). I had to turn off 'threaded optimization' in my NVIDIA settings, and I think it helped.”
- “Beautiful game, nice voice-over work, etc., but seems to have some performance issues (overlooking those here).”
- “Initially I was having some intermittent slowdown (which makes no sense considering how graphically non-intensive this game was). I had to turn off 'threaded optimization' in my NVIDIA settings, and I think it helped.”
- “Weak performance by Daedalic.”
- “It also runs slowly (GeForce 1080, i7 6700k), writing of the dialogue is dull and the pacing of the dialogue system is straining whatever patience you've mustered to listen to the dialogue.”