The Rabbit Hole

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"The Rabbit Hole" is a fully remastered VR game with enhanced graphics and improved controls for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Experience new level content with added jump scares, trade Steam trading cards and badges, and solve puzzles in a race against time in this eerie room escape game. The new update also includes motion controls, roomscale, and hardcore mode for a more immersive experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

39%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique take on the escape room genre with hard puzzles and a spooky atmosphere.
It has more professional production values than many other VR games on Steam, making it visually appealing.
The developers have shown responsiveness to player feedback, addressing some issues quickly after launch.

The controls and game handling are clunky and outdated, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
There are significant compatibility issues with various VR headsets and controllers, making it difficult to play smoothly.
The game suffers from poor design choices, such as limited resources that can lead to progress being halted unexpectedly.

gameplay
12 mentions
17 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its janky and unsatisfying mechanics, with outdated locomotion and interaction systems that detract from the overall experience. Players have noted poor control responsiveness, frustrating puzzle-solving elements, and a lack of polish, suggesting that the game feels more like a crash than a cohesive experience. While the concept shows potential, significant improvements are needed to align with modern gaming standards.
- “If you change to a free teleportation system and use physical buttons to push, instead of the pointing mechanic, then this game would stand as a hallmark and guide for all escape the room games to come after.”
- “Trying to divorce myself from my bias, the game is rather simple; there are a few puzzles in a small room that you need to solve with Alice mechanics.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- “Great concept, but seems to be behind the times when it comes to VR mechanics, motion controls, UI, etc. It has a long way to go to get up to speed with industry standards.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as dark and spooky, effectively creating a sense of fear; however, some players feel that the reliance on timed game overs detracts from the overall experience, suggesting a preference for a more immersive atmosphere rather than cheap jump scares. Despite these criticisms, the game's design is praised for its challenge and enjoyment.
- “Spooky atmosphere.”
- “Horrible atmosphere and voice!”
- “I highly dislike the timed game over experience; it seems like a cheap jump scare in a game that should rely on atmosphere to make it harder to think.”
- “The game atmosphere is really dark and scary - but the game shines on the game design itself: it is hard, but really fun.”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its nice ambient quality, featuring a mix of eerie and whimsical sounds that enhance the atmosphere. The thoughtful inclusion of various musical elements, along with sinister undertones, contributes to a unique auditory experience that aligns well with the game's themes.
- “The nice ambient sound and music create an immersive experience.”
- “Shrinking, growing, eerie music and the like are some of the Alice staples, and they are all thoughtfully included, with an added dash of sinister undertones.”
- “The sound and music are a mix of shrinking, growing, and eerie tones, which are some of the staples of the Alice series. They are thoughtfully included, but the added dash of sinister undertones can be overwhelming.”
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, with users noting that they are not bad overall.
story
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's story is seen as having potential, suggesting that it could develop into something engaging, though it may not fully realize that potential in its current form.
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with stability issues, emphasizing that they prefer a smooth and reliable gaming experience over encountering bugs and glitches.
- “Life's too short for buggy crap.”