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• gamedeal user

  Jun 17, 2017

  This game, man. This game is just absolutely fantastic. If you like metroidvania-type games and bullet hells, you will most likely love this game. It's by far [i]the best action-platformer that I've ever played[/i], and that's not just in gameplay. Ignoring the story itself (which is probably mediocre at best, but charming nonetheless), there are so many ways that you can play and explore this colorful world. Want to complete the entire game without collecting any item whatsoever? You can do that. Want to break the order of which the story progresses? Well, you can do that too. Rabi-Ribi is the very definition of non-linear. You can do what you want, when you want, and in any order that you want. There's a plethora of hidden passageways and secrets. Some of these things also only appear depending on how you're currently playing. For example: if you are going through the game without collecting items, there is a part where you normally would not be able to progress without some specific items (e.g. double jump), but upon reaching this area on a 0% item run, a spring will appear and you'll be able to move forward. And to be crystal clear, this spring will not appear if you have collected any item at all (except rainbow eggs and three other things that are forced onto you), so you wouldn't be able to abuse this. In that aspect, it's appearent that the developers really put a lot of thought into the game's structure, and I think that that should be respected because, nowadays, you just don't see things like this in games. The game has eight (six + two DLC) different difficulty levels. Hard and above are there to provide a challenge to those that want it, but those that don't can opt to play on an easier difficulty that is closer to their own skill level. Casual Novice Normal Hard Hell (Unlocked after clearing Hard) Bunny Extinction (Unlocked after clearing Hell) Unknown (DLC) Impossible (DLC) Now, going back to the word 'colorful': Rabi-Ribi is beautiful for a pixelated world. It's very eye-catching and relaxing to look at. Not to mention that the soundtrack is quite fitting for the overall atmosphere of the game. But although the soundtrack is nice, I don't think that it's anything mindblowing and I can see it being repetitive for some people after a while. There could stand to be more tracks for boss fights, as well, because as of right now it's very limited. But that's just a minor complaint for me, as after the 80 hours that I've played so far, I am still enjoying it. Actually, I think that words cannot accurately express how much I am enjoying this game as a whole. I'm not even good enough at it to do things like True Boss Rush on Hell difficulty or above. In fact, I had some trouble just completing the game on Hard (though, to be fair, I didn't use buffs or consumables). But that doesn't, and never did, take away from the fun that I am having with the game. There are plenty of other things for me to do, and if I ever feel like hating myself, I can just practice until I'm good enough to complete Impossible mode. Also, to be honest, I feel like the $17.99 price tag is pretty low (I'd gladly pay at least $40) for how many hours one can get out of it. The game itself is not that long and can be beaten in just a few hours or less (if you know what you're doing), but its replay value is off the charts. I mean, just check out those achievements. And although it's not terribly long, the first playthrough for most people, on average, will probably take 15-20 hours. Personally, it took me between 40-50 hours for my first playthrough because I played on Hard and went around collecting all items without using a guide. ... Anyway. TLDR; Rabi-Ribi provides a challenge for players of all skill levels in a way that almost no other game does, and that's letting you, the player, go at your own discretion. It's also pretty spectacular, and if you love the metroidvania/bullet hell genres, you owe it to yourself to buy this game. Don't even think about it--just do it. I can guarantee that you won't regret it. (Also, the art is very cute and has some ecchi bits to it. If you're not into that, please don't let it turn you off of buying the game. You'll be missing out, greatly.)
• gamedeal user

  Jul 17, 2022

  So here's the thing. Nobody goes to Hooters for the hot wings. And this game wears its, ahem, fanservice on its sleeves. But listen to me. I'm a gay man. It's not just that I think the idea of skimpily-clad teenage girls is in questionable taste, it's that it doesn't appeal to me at all. There are not enough Y chromosomes in this game to hold my interest. All that's left in Rabi-Ribi for me are the bullet hell bosses, the metroidvania exploration, and (I can't believe I'm about to write this) the story. And, I swear on me mum, these are some damn good hotwings. The bosses are incredible. Most bullet hells give you five-ish boss fights you're supposed to grind until you have them memorized backwards and forwards and can execute them perfectly. Rabi-Ribi has dozens. Like, literally 50+. And every single one of them is bursting with creative patterns, unique theming, and inventive mechanics that require as much puzzle-solving as lightning-fast reflexes. The first phase of the final boss is a great example. Some of her bullets can damage you only when you're on the ground, some can only damage you when you're jumping, and they overlap in ways that force you to jump constantly. You have to frantically plan ahead to dodge when you're not going to be hit by the bullets that turn on the moment your feet leave the ground. That's an especially strong example, but every fight has something that creative going on. The metroidvania exploration is also a joy. The map is set up so that you go to each area in the game multiple times, and each time you can explore a little bit further. But more than that, you can also do a little bit of sequence-breaking. You simply take a wrong turn on purpose, follow it the end, already have what you need to get past all the obstacles, and bam! You straight-up run into bosses and advance parts of the story a little earlier than the standard route, and the story has alternate dialog to account for it. Just as frequently, you'll run into an obstacle you can't get past yet. But when this happens, the game gives you plenty of tasty permanent upgrades for your trouble. And then when the game sends you back, you'll breeze through the parts you've already seen only to get your teeth kicked in the moment you get to the new content. It's glorious. It's so meticulously planned, even with all the freedom you're given to go off the beaten path. And the story is actually pretty neat! It's definitely an excuse for anime girl fanservice, I won't pretend it's anything more than that. But what I honestly appreciate about it is that the vast majority of conflict comes from genuine, good-faith misunderstandings between well-meaning characters. Most stories have severe conflict that comes from dangerously evil demagogues who are willfully cruel or from deeply flawed main characters who struggle not to let their worst sides get the better of them. Rabi-Ribi doesn't bother with all that. It's just a bunch of girls who sometimes talk past each other, but when they get it out of their systems and calm down, they all just... discuss their problems. Like reasonable people. Again, it's not deep or philosophically compelling or of any serious literary merit. But gosh darn it, there's something refreshing about it all. There's no getting around it, the amount of fanservice in this game is pretty tasteless. And the fact that the characters aren't clearly at least 18 years old makes it decidedly problematic. But even so, there's an actually brilliant bullet hell married to a joyfully explorable metroidvania to be played. And the story's willingness to be nothing more than an excuse for anime girls gives it a sincere happiness that can't help but make me smile. Take it from someone too gay to be impressed by the moe lolis: You really, honestly, actually can get this for the gameplay.
• gamedeal user

  Feb 2, 2016

  Do not be fooled by all the weeb anime visuals, this game is an amazing metroidvania. The explorable game world is giant, and is mostly non-linear. There are literally dozens of bosses, many of which can be tackled in any order you want with few exceptions. There is fast travel to minimize some back tracking, a shop where you can buy upgrades, and a ton of hidden secrets and items scattered all over the map. The gameplay handles surprisingly well, and the music is top notch through the entire game. The story is sort of meh, and there's a lot of dialogue that is painful at times to read through. It doesn't detract enough from the game though. Boss battles seem to be at the heart of the game since there are so many. They are bullet hell Touhou style fights with creative and insane barrage patterns. Playing through blind on Hard right out of the gate, I found it to have the perfect level of challenge. It's hard enough that you feel motivated to hunt down hidden power-ups, but fair enough to not discourage you. After all if you get stuck on a boss there's always a few others you can try your luck on. After you beat the main final boss, which is a doozy of a fight that I won't forget soon, the game keeps plowing onwards after the credits roll into overtime with more challenges and extra content for those willing to see how deep the rabbit hole really goes. (See what I did there?) Overall highly recommended for fans of metroidvanias, the game is very lengthy for the price and the replay value is there as well.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 4, 2016

  Okay, where should I start. I saw this game quite a few times in my Steam recommendations before actually buying it. And well, not wanting to sound rude towards other "anime games" you usually read stuff like "It has anime boobs 10/10" so I didn't check the reviews when it said "Overwhelmingly positive." Until that one day: and all reviews came up with: "Ignore the super cutesy appeal, it's a great platformer" And this is simply what I can only fully agree with: the game is a 2D platformer - combined with Touhou like bullet hell battles - and those battles get extremely hard over time. I just saw the credits for the first time (apparently there will be quite a bit of post game content which I haven't explored yet) and boy - I was playing on "Novice" difficulty and the bosses were giving me a really hard time. I'm not saying the game's unfair:it never is. The controls work perfectly fine, they're super responsive - just make sure to get a controller to play this - in my case I remapped the buttons. But yeah, the controls and everything working just great made me never blame the game if I died (and it happened quite often). Other than that: If the cutesy appeal would turn you off - then you'll be certainly missing out on a great and challenging platformer. The story might be a bit absurd to be frank - a bunny gets transformed into a girl and she searches for her master. And as the story progresses she searches for her master's younger sister. Sounds simple? Well, maybe! But all the characters in the game have a little trait - there are very many so don't expect them to be super deep but they're very charming. So well: I recommend it!
• gamedeal user

  Dec 26, 2019

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• gamedeal user

  Jun 11, 2018

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• gamedeal user

  Jun 27, 2017

  On first impression I initially thought less of Rabi-Ribi, primarily due to the sexual content present in the trailer. Yet when I actually caved in and bought the game, I discovered that the hype was real. This is by far one of the best metroidvania titles I've ever played. The combat system is decent, the world feels huge and the characters are surprisingly well-written - even if the story often goes crazy at times. Boss battles are also really tough, especially if you decide to slide the difficulty up. When the developers described their game as 'bullet hell', they were not kidding. There are times when your screen will fill with loads of projectiles which you have to dodge. Thankfully, Erina has a surprisingly small hitbox for her size, so it is possible to dodge. There is a surprising amount of hand-holding at the start and there are some places that are pretty much inaccessible until after you've beaten the game. Other than tthat, you are often given the freedom to explore. Be warned, however. If you don't like fanservice in anime or manga, this game is filled with it.
• gamedeal user

  Mar 8, 2016

  It's quite telling when the game has a LOT of positive reviews (98% positive from around 1000 reviews as at time of writing), and most of the reviews are NOT joke reviews either. So like what others have said, I also came for the bunny girls, but stayed for the really nice gameplay. It's a really good Metroidvania on its own, and made me want to play it again and again so I can get better at it. And play again and again I did, because dang, the boss fights really keep kicking my ass. They're similar to Touhou/bullet hell type stages, but each one is interesting in their own, and makes you want to keep trying again even if they're difficult. The music is REALLY nice too, so try getting the UPRPRC edition if possible. Overall I highly recommend the game, especially if you're a big fan of Metroidvania games. Or if you like bunny girls. That works too.
• gamedeal user

  Sep 15, 2017

  I have over 300 games and this is one of the few that actually makes me happy.
• gamedeal user

  Jan 29, 2016

  I actually came for the cute anime girls but the game goes way beyond that. I'll get right down to the battle mechanics since that is the bulk of the gameplay. Fighting mechanics are amazing, the sound effects and movements when you combo the enemies really make it seem you're doing something right. I also melt inside each time Erina does a basic attack; her eyes squint ><. The different moves you can execute with the direction pad and the attack button allows you to throw enemies into the air with aerial attacks, throw bombs and various other abilities that makes the fighting enjoyable. The controls are extremely intuitive, the devs did a great job by having a quick popup with simple instructions that appears whenever you learn new skills. If you happen to forget certain combos, it is the first thing you see when you open up the menu screen with ESC. The various moves are actually necessary, for example you would find air attacks useful against air enemies or enemies on platforms above you. Once you get the faerie helper, it feels like obtaining a bit device in R-Type except you can control its ranged firing direction and even charged attacks (good for aiming at enemies in the air while you're busy standing aside to dodge lasers). Hell, you can even level up your faerie by attacking with it and that unlocks even more stuff. I started on Novice, but I believe the Hard modes would really allow you to utilize the full extent of your weaponry and skills. If you're a decent gamer, I would recommend starting on a higher difficulty (above novice) and work your way up or down. The game is good at rewarding the player. In the first 15 minutes of gameplay the interactivity level is extremely high: killing enemies with different attacks; picking up objects; blowing holes through the ground; talking to npcs. Every little thing you do feels rewarding (e.g. killing an enemy literally throws it off the screen; obtaining an item is like getting the Master's Sword from Link to the Past.) For fans of stories and anime character portraits, there are lots of little scenes here and there where you can enjoy the myriad expressions of the characters. If you're not a story fan, that's still fine, you can easily skip cutscenes and continue on (although the game does encourage you to watch them so that you can 'collect' the CG artwork in the gallery section). It's moe, but the characters all have their own personalities. Can't say much for the story yet since I'm an hour into the game, but it's definitely not a mindless 'be the hero / save blah blah' - the characters hint there's definitely various things going on behind the scenes. The story is pretty quick pace, things just keep popping outta no where. There is humour in the dialogue, but mostly for the anime audience. The world seems pretty vast. As many reviewers have already pointed out that you can just level up, explore and have fun instead of continuing with the story, which gives some freedom. Music is diverse, themes fit the location you're in. Graphics is what you see in the trailer above. There are windowed and full screen options. Little references here and there from various games. At some point I swear I saw a springboard that looked like it was from Super Mario Bros to allow me to reach higher places. It is clear that the developers put a ton of love into this game from all the minute details mentioned above. There seems to be many little gems to be discovered. I would have to say this game is very well polished. This is definitely one of those games that would amass a cult following.