Rusty Rabbit
April 17, 2025
Critic Score
68.1
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Critic Reviews (36)
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70.0
Gameplay
68.0
Story
75.0
"Rusty Rabbit is good, simple, rather old-school, fun. Sure, the flat and uninspired combat means this Bunny lacks a bit of hop, but it still bounds along at a gentle pace, providing a satisfying Metroidvania without the insurmountable difficulty of …"
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72.0
Gameplay
84.0
Story
86.0
"Rusty Rabbit is a cute and entertaining Metroidvania that offers such a unique and fresh experience that I found it hard to put down. However, if you&s;re looking for more challenge and excitement then its laidback formula may not be …"
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68.0
Gameplay
62.0
Story
71.0
"Weird, wonderful, and occasionally wearying, Rusty Rabbit is a game with a big heart, a rusty shell, and a few too many junk blocks in the way of greatness."
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30.0
Gameplay
25.0
Story
20.0
"Rusty Rabbit is a 2D platformer with a very strange concept, bad implementation of ideas, and a very good main character, whose charisma and bad-ass appearance are simply not enough to carry the entire game on his back."
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70.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
45.0
"There&s;s no doubt Rusty Rabbit is a competent game made by talented developers. Its platforming and exploration are enjoyable in later areas, but Rusty Rabbit makes several missteps in several facets of its gameplay (especially early on) and lack of …"
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70.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
85.0
"Rusty Rabbit blends heartfelt storytelling and platforming action in a post-human world ruled by rabbits. While its mech controls require patience, the emotional core and worldbuilding shine through, delivering a charming experience that lingers longer than expected."
Read original review"There’s ambition here, but Rusty Rabbit never quite figures out what it wants to be. It&s;s torn between a lighthearted, junkyard adventure with a curmudgeon protagonist and a mechanically dense exploration-platformer."
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70.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
65.0
"Rusty Rabbit isn&s;t bold in its proposal, but it&s;s not bad either. The game has surrounded itself with great ideas, combining metroidvania and action with some RPG and humor. Of course, the massive repetitiveness caused by backtracking and the flaws …"
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68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
64.0
"Among metroidvania titles available, Rusty Rabbit holds its own, though it falls short of its contemporaries due to the disruptive flow of cutscenes and narration. Its controls could be more fluent and responsive, but the dense atmosphere and writing carry …"
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65.0
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72.0
Story
71.0
"Rusty Rabbit represents an interesting experiment, not so much for its specific features as for the background of its creative team. Putting aside visual novels, Nitroplus and Gen Urobuchi bring to life a classic-style metroidvania with an intriguing narrative bent …"
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85.0
Gameplay
92.0
Story
38.0
"Rusty Rabbit isn&s;t a bad game at all, but it is extremely simple for the genre it slots into. It fails at having any sort of real challenge, memorable bosses, interesting puzzles, or rewarding routing."
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50.0
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50.0
Story
50.0
"Rusty Rabbit needed a tune-up, but there&s;s still some treasure to find in its scraps."
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30.0
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30.0
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50.0
"If you love rabbits, or Takaya Kuroda, then you might get a few laughs out of this game, but chances are you won’t actually enjoy playing it that much. It’s a shame: a great concept, some half-decent writing in places, …"
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92.0
Gameplay
88.0
Story
84.0
"The game delivers an experience with lighter themes and less intense events than other works by the studio, but maintains the quality and depth characteristic of the developer&s;s writing."
Read original review"The tough mechanized rabbit will win your sympathy and bring action and fun in a nice way. But you may also have problems, especially with mastering the controls."
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50.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
40.0
"Rusty Rabbit is a story-focused, level-based Metroidvania, which admitted isn&s;t really how Metroidvanias tend to work."
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68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
74.0
"If you&s;re looking for a decent Metroidvania, then Rusty Rabbit is solid enough, though there&s;s not a lot here to suggest it&s;s more than towing the genre&s;s line rather than branching out in unexpected new directions. Collecting junk is enjoyable …"
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80.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
80.0
"Rusty Rabbit is a thoroughly enjoyable mech-hopping adventure. It blends quirky humour, heartfelt storytelling, and satisfying action in a way few games dare to. Yes, the cutscenes can break the pacing, and the Switch version isn’t flawless, but the charm …"
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70.0
Gameplay
45.0
Story
80.0
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70.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
80.0
"Rusty Rabbit keeps players hooked with its rewarding exploration, layered progression, and robust customization. Whether hunting materials, upgrading weapons, or tackling dungeons, there’s always something to do, and its mech-powered action remains engaging throughout. It’s a game that proves that …"
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58.0
Gameplay
62.0
Story
53.0
"Rusty Rabbit has some interesting ideas, but they’re buried under tedious and somewhat undercooked gameplay."
Read original review"These issues aside, Rusty Rabbit was still an enjoyable adventure with a unique story and colorful characters. While the platforming and combat were held back by some design issues, and though I was personally frustrated by an occasional lack of …"
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65.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
75.0
"Rusty Rabbit is an interesting title, with a strong plot in a colourful world. However, the gameplay and dialogue can drag at times."
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68.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
78.0
"With a big world to explore and a compelling story full of twists and turns, Rusty Rabbit offers a pretty meaty campaign that stays interesting all the way through. The gameplay loop and upgrades are very satisfying and keep things …"
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60.0
Gameplay
73.0
Story
64.0
"Rusty Rabbit is a standard Metroidvania that doesn&s;t stray far from the formula, but surprises with lots of customisation and light social sim elements. It&s;s worth playing for its protagonist alone (in the Japanese dub at least), a cute rabbit …"
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90.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
65.0
"Rusty Rabbit constantly kept me entertained with its easy and fun gameplay, extensive lore and super cute visuals. I had an absolute blast drilling through bricks, chatting with the BBs and exploring all the different connected dungeons. Though some elements, …"
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80.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
90.0
"At the same time, this game might make you think about what you find important in your own life, or what it might be like to grow up seeing the world differently than people older or younger. This one is …"
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55.0
Gameplay
45.0
Story
60.0
"Rusty Rabbit is a decent Metroidvania with some interesting ideas, but clunky movement and frustrating combat make it a tough sell."
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65.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
65.0
"Developer SoFun has crafted an endearing and occasionally hilarious world full of mystery, which even after credits roll feels poised for bigger things. However, at launch, the game feels noticeably slow and the visuals seem compromised on Switch, which brings …"
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75.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
70.0
"Rusty Rabbit from developer Nitro Plus is a fun, deep adventure led by fun characters, a good story, easy mechanics, and a strong RPG backbone. Repetitiveness does drag the experience down a bit, but this 2D platformer stands strong with …"
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40.0
Gameplay
45.0
Story
45.0
"Rusty Rabbit struggles with several issues that hold it back from standing out, but it still offers some enjoyable moments—and with its low price, it might be worth a try for curious players."
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65.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
60.0
"Rusty Rabbit is a fun 2.5D side-scrolling game that offers players an entertaining exploration experience as they drill through various ruins. However, some of the game’s mechanics can be a bit frustrating while exploring. Making a few tweaks to patch …"
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55.0
Gameplay
58.0
Story
45.0
"Rusty Rabbit is a bittersweet experience. While there are glimpses of potential in some of the mechanics, the obvious shortcomings in the movement and combat systems undermine the overall enjoyment, relegating it to a title to be tackled lightly. Be …"
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45.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
55.0
"Rusty Rabbit starts strong with its rich lore and initially addictive gameplay, offering players a unique and engaging experience, despite the lackluster controls. However, once the novelty wears off, the flaws become more apparent, resulting in a tedious and unpolished …"
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58.0
Gameplay
62.0
Story
48.0
"Performance issues on the Switch, poor controls, a slow story, and awkward physics are just some of the issues that prevent Rusty Rabbit from standing out in its genre. It&s;s an atypical work from NITRO PLUS, who are used to …"
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68.0
Gameplay
68.0
Story
68.0
"Pilot your trusty mech through frozen ruins as Stamp, a grumpy rabbit rust digger! Smash, loot, and upgrade your gear while uncovering secrets of a lost world ruled by bunnies."
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