Wolf & Rabbit
- April 4, 2018
- Sealtail Studio
- 6h median play time
"Wolf & Rabbit" is an adventure puzzle game where players take on the role of Carroll, a wolf boy, who is invited to the home of Marcia, a rabbit girl. Explore the house, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within as you discover one of the game's three different endings. The game features horror elements and requires approximately 120 minutes to complete.
Reviews
- The game features adorable characters and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
- The soundtrack is well-composed, creating an eerie yet gentle atmosphere that fits the game's theme.
- The story is engaging with multiple endings, providing a unique narrative experience that can be enjoyable for players.
- The controls are unintuitive and can be frustrating, especially with the lack of an options menu and poor hitbox detection during chase scenes.
- Puzzles often lack clear direction, leading to confusion and requiring players to click on everything repeatedly to progress.
- The English translation is poor, with many grammatical errors that disrupt immersion and understanding of the story.
- story61 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Wolf & Rabbit" is generally praised for its cuteness, intriguing plot twists, and engaging characters, though it suffers from poor translation and awkward phrasing that can disrupt immersion. While many players appreciate the unique narrative and multiple endings, some express frustration with the lack of guidance and clarity, which can lead to confusion and difficulty in following the storyline. Overall, the game is seen as a charming horror RPG with potential, but it would benefit from improvements in its storytelling execution.
“Wolf & Rabbit has got to be one of the only role-playing games I've played that has a storyline filled with so many plot twists that I, myself, was like 'wtf?!' and that says a lot.”
“The story kept me invested from beginning to end, with the ending being especially beautiful.”
“The characters were all adorable and fleshed out, and by the end, I was sad that I wouldn't get to see them again and that the story was over.”
“As cute as the graphics and as meaningful of an ending the game has, I could not in good faith recommend the pain of trying to navigate through a story that offers little direction to the player and delivers important information (when it even does) often in convoluted and cryptic messages that the player would miss otherwise.”
“Also, some sentences in the story don't flow well, so with all that, it really pulled me out of the game’s story.”
“All I'd say is the grammar and translation need to be fixed as it messes with some of the story unfortunately.”
- music17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and gentle qualities, effectively enhancing the atmosphere with a mix of somber and creepy tones. Reviewers appreciate the pleasant soundtrack, noting that it complements the game's themes and puzzles well, while also providing a relaxing yet eerie experience. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's emotional impact and ambiance.
“I love the soundtrack; it gives haunted music box vibes, super gentle with that creepy edge to it.”
“The music and atmosphere did an amazing job of either relaxing me or setting me on edge.”
“The music was fitting and well placed throughout the game.”
“The music presented within the game was rather pleasant to listen to, and consisted of just a few tracks.”
“The game tries to take on a more somber tone and the music does provide that to an extent.”
“After clearing the game with the true ending, you unlock the 'extras' option on the title screen, in which you can access a special area where you can interact with each character to read their individual profiles, look at a photo album containing all of the CGs you've seen as well as some special gift art, listen to music from the gramophone (though there's only three songs), and you even have the option to 'interview' the characters to learn more about them.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of simplicity and tedium, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking clear direction. While some enjoy the casual nature and puzzles, others criticize the poor mechanics and frustrating issues that can lead to significant time loss. Overall, it may appeal to those looking for a low-cost, short experience, but completionists and those seeking depth may want to avoid it.
“It's fun, however, for casual short gameplays.”
“Overall, this is a great game for its little price and it will provide you with a few hours of gameplay.”
“The gameplay was simplistic but fun.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“Overall, Wolf & Rabbit is hindered by poor gameplay mechanics peppered with a bit of a rough translation.”
“Gameplay was fairly tedious and repetitive.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game receive mixed reviews; while the charming art style and character designs are praised for their detail and ability to create atmosphere, the overall resolution and fullscreen support are criticized for being subpar, particularly for modern PC gamers. Many players appreciate the cute and well-crafted visuals, but the limitations of the engine detract from the overall experience.
“Now then let's talk about the likes; well the RPG Maker graphic art style is very good, very nice to look at and well-detailed.”
“The graphics are pretty, especially the character designs.”
“And that cute art style is definitely the best thing this game has going for it.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“I expected a better resolution for fullscreen; it's not a big issue but could definitely be improved.”
“As cute as the graphics are, I could not in good faith recommend the pain of trying to navigate through a story that offers little direction to the player and delivers important information often in convoluted and cryptic messages that the player would miss otherwise.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in "Wolf & Rabbit" is praised for its charm and appeal, with well-crafted and cute character designs that enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. While the plot is simple, players appreciate the positive messages conveyed through the characters, contributing to a delightful gaming experience.
“The plot itself is simple but it's fully enjoyable; I loved the message and the characters were so well made—their character designs were so cute!”
“Wolf & Rabbit is an interesting game with cute art and lovely character designs.”
“There were some positive points of the game, like the art, environment, and character design, which were solid.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the clever video game references and charming characters like Carroll, others find certain elements confusing and not genuinely funny. Overall, the game's lighthearted tone and engaging story contribute positively to its comedic appeal.
“The references to other video games are funny, and the characters are interesting, and the price for the game is good.”
“I especially liked Carroll as a playable character - he's funny and doesn't take anyone's nonsense (mushroom password scene - if you know, you know).”
“It's a very cute game with an interesting story and charming, funny characters.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring extensive replays and trial-and-error to achieve completion. The frustrating experience is exacerbated by poorly translated dialogue, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy the game fully. Completionists may want to avoid this title due to its demanding nature.
“When I played this a couple of years ago, even with a guide to finish it up 100%, I could not get some of the achievements to work. It was constant reloading and tediously replaying large portions of the game to try to get it to work properly.”
“I recommend steering clear of this one unless you aren't a completionist or don't want to do all the endings and achievements. If you like tedious redoing of gameplay segments or don't mind abysmally translated dialogue that makes it difficult to enjoy or figure out what to do at times, then this might be for you.”
“Overall, I found the game fairly tedious and trial and error.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly with buggy achievements that may require multiple resets to trigger. While players have encountered minor problems, such as getting stuck without guidance, there are no significant bugs or glitches reported during gameplay. Overall, the experience is generally stable despite these occasional hiccups.
“Some of the achievements in this game are super buggy (for example, valor requires multiple room resets to trigger).”
“The only negative thing about this game is that it can be pretty buggy.”
“The main disadvantage is that sometimes you become stuck without looking at a guide; no major bugs or glitches were present during my adventure.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting its effectiveness in creating a chilling horror experience through impressive visuals and a compelling soundtrack. The music enhances the mood, oscillating between relaxation and tension, while the overall ambiance aligns perfectly with the game's narrative.
“The characters are cool, the atmosphere is on point for a horror game, and the music is great as well.”
“Creates atmosphere well; visuals look good and the story hits close.”
“The music and atmosphere did an amazing job of either relaxing me or setting me on edge.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that solving puzzles in the game evokes a strong sense of accomplishment, enhancing their overall enjoyment and emotional engagement with the gameplay.
“Every puzzle I solved made me feel accomplished, making the game even more enjoyable.”
“The story's emotional depth resonated with me, leaving a lasting impact long after I finished playing.”
“The characters' struggles and triumphs evoked genuine feelings, making me truly invested in their journey.”