The Rabbit's Scroll
- June 25, 2022
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Get on SteamPlay as a rabbit ascending up a paper scroll, scrambling to escape a rampaging wall of deadly ink. Can you ensure your beautiful world won't be erased from the history books?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a gorgeous art style and charming animations that enhance the overall experience.
- It's a simple and fun platformer that is enjoyable to play, especially given that it's free.
- The game has a relaxing atmosphere with nice music, making it a pleasant short experience.
- The game is very short, typically completed in under 10-15 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
- There are some control issues that can make gameplay feel a bit finicky at times.
- Many players feel that the game feels more like a demo or proof of concept rather than a fully developed title.
- graphics13 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous art style and captivating visuals, with many reviewers highlighting the unique inky aesthetic and inspiration from Chinese scroll artworks. While the overall design and level layout received mixed feedback, the hand-crafted world and charming character design, particularly the adorable rabbit, left a positive impression on players. Some noted that the soundtrack could be improved, but the visual presentation remains a standout feature.
“Gorgeous art style, design, and music.”
“I especially loved the art behind it and the inky aesthetic.”
“The rabbit's scroll is a 2D platformer that has you playing as a rabbit, hopping from platform to platform inside a beautifully hand-crafted world inspired by various Chinese scroll artworks.”
“The captivating art style impresses me, but the Chinese-stylized instrument background music sometimes sounds like a screech and could use some polishing.”
“I like the visuals, but the soundtrack is a bit repetitive, even for such a short experience.”
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting it as a standout feature. However, some players found the soundtrack to be somewhat repetitive, even in the short gameplay duration. Overall, the combination of art and music contributes to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.
“Gorgeous art style, design, and music.”
“Really fun game, finishes in about 5-10 minutes, simple and really well animated with nice music.”
“Truly beautiful game, good soundtrack, and it has an intense factor, the ink that is coming after you.”
“I like the visuals, but the soundtrack is a bit repetitive, even for such a short experience.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its depth and engaging narrative, with players noting the richness of exploration and character interactions that enhance the experience. The final boss fight is particularly highlighted for its challenge and the culmination of relationships built throughout the game, suggesting potential for a more expansive storyline in the future. Overall, the storytelling is described as masterful, encouraging multiple playthroughs to uncover all its layers.
“The story is amazing; the graphics are next-gen, and it's such a masterful game.”
“It's truly amazing storytelling.”
“The final boss is so difficult but so fun because all the characters that you've met along the way, even characters in side missions, they all play a part in this, and you use every single thing in your power to defeat the final boss.”
“This feels like a nice proof of concept and with a little backstory and gameplay expansion, I think this would make a nice little full game.”
“I could see a long-form story play out with this.”
“The final boss is so difficult but so fun because all the characters that you've met along the way, even characters in side missions, they all play a part in this and you use every single thing in your power to kill the final boss.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally smooth and enjoyable, featuring basic mechanics that become more engaging with the introduction of new abilities and platform types. While the level design is considered average, the overall experience is enhanced by good art and music, making it a relaxing and fast-paced game.
“Over time, you are presented with new abilities, as well as new platform types that spice up the gameplay.”
“Mechanics feel good and flow well after a bit.”
“Overtime you are presented with new abilities, as well as new platform types that spice up the gameplay.”
“A simple free game with fast gameplay and relaxing music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurdity, such as featuring a small cockroach as the final boss, humorously voiced by Ryan Reynolds, which adds a layer of comedic charm and unexpectedness.
“Having a small cockroach as the final boss, played by Ryan Reynolds, the sexiest man alive, is just too funny.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
“The humor is so cleverly woven into the gameplay that it makes even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
