Rabi-Ribi Reviews

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FANTASTIC bullet hell. i loved this as a kid.

good games，and the rabbit so cute

I finally beat the game. I want to join the UPRPRC.

I think this game is very good. Additionally, bnuuy.

Some attacks are unavoidable. Progressing through the game does not feel straight forward. Enemies have levels? Item progression? There's too much in here that takes away from the experience. If it were a more linear game with well-curated stages, ability unlocks and no items it would be much better,

ofc i like this game because of enemies and interesting ways to fight. also i like to be stuck at checkpoint and not being able to get out of it no matter how hard i try. perfect game! p.s. refund me $5 god damn steam!!!

The anime-style art, writing and story belies that this is one of the best designed Metroidvanias period and an overall masterclass on game design. A Metroidvania with Devil May Cry-esque style/ranking systems intertwined with bullet hell mechanics. Not only does getting a high ranking inherently feel good, but it increases your damage, encouraging you to actually engage with the bullet hell style attacks and constantly alternate weapons/combos. Having trouble getting/maintaining a high ranking on a boss? Just explore other areas and find some of the many, many upgrades since the game is extremely non-linear even by Metroidvania standards. Mess up a combo late into a boss or decide you want to approach the boss later? Don't worry, the game autosaves right before every boss and you have a built-in quickload to instantly reload to before the boss started avoiding having to wade through menus or lose progress. Every Metroidvania should have a ranking system as even if a game isn't traditionally 'hard' (as many Metroidvanias are not) a ranking system encourages you to play well, engage in the systems, and not just mindlessly overlook what the combat system is capable of. This game is a clear example of developers who actually play games (especially their own) and understand what feels good to play and works well. If you're a fan of, or can at least tolerate, anime-style art and humor, I would easily recommend this game on its gameplay alone (although I have to shout-out the OST which is also fantastic).

This game is amazing! I love difficult games and this might be the hardest game I've ever played. I've even considered changing the difficulty but I am very glad I didn't because it makes overcoming the bullet hell bosses that much more satisfying. The main focus is on the boss fights as well, and I am a sucker for boss rush games, so everything here is exactly what I wanted to get. I'm not even close to finishing it but I felt like I played enough to warrant a great review.

Rabi-Ribi is a game where at first glance it might be hard to get an idea of what the game is about. Well... it's about bunny girls, and there is lots of them! This game is a bullet-hell metroidvania where you play as a cute bunny girl named Erina, with her cute companion Ribbion. Despite your initial impressions on this game, what if I told you that this is one of the best metroidvanias out there? I have put hundreds of hours into this game, and after getting all 220 achievements I figured I should write a quick review for anyone who wants to potentially try this game, and to explain my thoughts overall. I’ll split it up into what I found good about it, what I found bad about it, and what to consider if you end up giving this game a try! [h3]Pros[/h3] - Absolutely great music - Amazing gameplay and encourages replayability - Many difficulty settings for casual play and people looking for a brutal challenge - Unique and varied boss fights - Many great locations to explore and many collectables to find - Beautiful character design and art - Pixel art is beautiful and still holds up despite being released about 10 years ago The music in this game is really good, and there are a lot of great themes that fit the mood of the place you are in and the bosses you fight. The game is very open-ended and you can go pretty much anywhere if you have enough game knowledge, as there are lots of places you can go to earlier than normal. You can beat the main and post game with 0 upgrades or items for reference. The world is very expansive, and contains many collectibles in the form of progressive abilities or potions to increase your stats. [h3]Cons[/h3] - Story is fairly average and serviceable at best - Dialogue contains a lot of anime tropes that you either like or despise - There are some bugs but very few; notably in the second Ashuri fight she sometimes just clips in the ground - Character design might not be your cup of tea - Not very accessible to colorblind individuals The story is in my opinion the weakest part of the game, as it was more of an afterthought than anything, however it does what it’s supposed to do fairly well. The game plays very much into common anime tropes, which isn’t too surprising considering the game is based on you playing as a bunny girl in a world filled with cute girls... and more bunny girls! However, whether you like it or not is purely on preference. The same applies to the character design, as I can understand if you don’t like how the characters in this game are designed. Since this game is a bullet hell there are a lot of things to dodge, and this game likes to put these bullets as the same color as the background sometimes, and while I find it easy to differentiate it, it might be something that you should keep in mind. [h3]Things to consider[/h3] - If you plan on getting this game, I would highly recommend also getting the [b]“Rabi-Ribi: Is The Order a DLC”[/b] DLC as it adds 2 extra chapters and ties loose ends in the story - There are 2 free DLCs you can get which include the [b]Halloween content[/b] and the [b]TEVI Collab Skin[/b] which add new skins and content for free - If you enjoy the game enough only then would I recommend the [b]“Cocoa mode + Before Next Adventure”[/b] DLC as it adds a whole separate playable character and 4 superbosses, and the [b]artbook[/b] DLC which does contain some exclusive gameplay content as well. [h3]Closing Thoughts[/h3] This review only takes a portion of my full thoughts, as this review would be many paragraphs long if I really wanted to get into everything I love about this game. However, if any part of this review has interested you at all, this is a game I highly recommend and think more people should play! ------------------------------------------------ [h3]TL;DR[/h3] Rabi-Ribi is a bullet-hell metroidvania and despite the quirky premise, it’s one of the best metroidvanias out there (in my opinion). This game has incredible music, deep replayability, challenging boss fights, beautiful character design and pixel art. The story is a bit average and leans heavily into anime tropes, which may not be for everyone, and there are minor bugs and accessibility issues. Recommended DLCs (as explained in the last section) expand the story and add new content but are not required to fully enjoy the game. If you're into metroidvanias and/or bullet hells, this game is a hidden gem worth checking out.