The Rabbit and The Owl

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"The Rabbit and The Owl" is a cooperative puzzle-platformer set in the faded world of Yril, where two kindred spirits journey through diverse landscapes. Players must navigate light and dark realms, solving rich puzzles using characters' unique abilities to reach their goals. This hand-painted game encourages teamwork, making it a great choice for friends seeking a shared challenge. * Approachable, rich puzzles that introduce concepts progressively * Cooperation-focused gameplay for one or two players * Hand-painted, negative space landscapes create a unique atmosphere

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

music13 positive mentions

The game features clever and challenging puzzles that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved, making it ideal for co-op play.
The art style and music are beautifully crafted, creating a relaxing and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
It is a great couch co-op game that encourages teamwork and communication, making it perfect for couples and families.

Some players find the puzzles to be overly challenging, which can lead to frustration, especially for those less experienced with puzzle games.
The story is somewhat vague and difficult to follow, which may leave some players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
The game may feel short for some, with a limited playtime if completed in a single run.

music
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The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a peaceful atmosphere that complements the beautiful artwork. Players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature, often describing it as calming and meditative, making puzzle-solving a relaxing endeavor. Overall, the combination of music and art creates a unique and engaging environment that players appreciate.
- “Great co-op puzzle game with a wonderful soundtrack!”
- “The art style is astounding in itself, paired with the peaceful soundtrack that makes solving the puzzles a very relaxing experience.”
- “The music creates a nice atmosphere with the graphics.”
- “The music and art is quite unique, they really go hand in hand with the environment.”
- “Both the art and music are like a meditation.”
- “The artwork and soundtrack are a reason alone to play the game, but the puzzles are a great reason to stay.”
story
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The story in the game is described as interpretive and somewhat vague, with players often finding it challenging to fully grasp its narrative despite its intriguing elements. While some appreciate the subtlety and mystery woven into the storytelling, others feel it doesn't significantly impact the gameplay, which remains engaging and well-executed. Overall, the narrative unfolds gradually through various character perspectives and beautifully crafted environments, leaving players eager to piece together the story as they progress.
- “It narrates an extremely lovely story that I have had the privilege to enjoy with my girlfriend and to reconstruct with her from the several bits narrated through the eyes of the different characters that populate the world of Yril.”
- “Each level feels new, it doesn't feel like the game loses steam at any point, and the story is interesting and engaging all the way through.”
- “The music is peaceful, the art stunning, the story interesting and broken into small pieces, and the game itself is satisfying as you solve each newly presented level.”
- “I've played through it several times, with different friends, and I still have no idea what the story is, other than there's two tribes and something like a Romeo and Juliet thing going on.”
- “My only criticism would be that the story is a little hard to follow, but I think it's vague/mysterious on purpose.”
- “The story is revealed a bit at a time and not very clearly or straightforward.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by innovative and engaging puzzle mechanics that evolve in complexity across nearly 50 levels, offering a mix of character swapping, gravity manipulation, and other unique challenges. While some players feel the story does not significantly impact gameplay, the mechanics are praised for their integration and ability to encourage creative problem-solving. The game is also noted for its relaxing yet stimulating experience, making it accessible for both solo and local co-op play.
- “The game stands out with the unique style of its puzzles and the mechanics introduced throughout the game to shake things up and offer you new tools to tinker around with the stages in order to discover the solution.”
- “The puzzles are ingenious, starting off easy and then getting harder and harder, and the light/dark separation is an interesting mechanic.”
- “The gameplay is reminiscent of other puzzlers like Portal, The Bridge, The Turing Test, etc. and every time you think you finally have a handle on how everything works and you can blast through the next level, it adds another layer.”
- “With a fair amount of complexity to the mechanics that roll out over the course of the nearly 50 levels, puzzles start out as somewhat simple character swapping challenges, but evolve into switch-toggling, geometry-shifting, gravity-modifying, box-projecting, portal-creating brain busters.”
- “The rabbit and the owl is a nice and simple looking puzzle platformer with some really interesting puzzles and game mechanics.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn art style and soothing aesthetics, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack, creating a therapeutic atmosphere that complements the challenging puzzles. Overall, the artwork and music are highlighted as standout features that significantly contribute to the game's appeal.
- “The art style is astounding in itself, paired with the peaceful soundtrack that makes solving the puzzles a very relaxing experience.”
- “The graphics are rather nice, with the lore featuring beautiful artworks that clearly took a lot of time and effort.”
- “The artwork and soundtrack are a reason alone to play the game, but the puzzles are a great reason to stay.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere in "The Rabbit and the Owl" is characterized by a soothing environment enhanced by harmonious music and visually appealing graphics, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The rabbit and the owl is a puzzle platforming game infused with an atmospheric and soothing environment.”
- “The music creates a nice atmosphere that complements the graphics.”