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The Night of the Rabbit

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Linux • 2013

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Quick resume

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Beautiful hand-drawn art and animation
    • Engaging and multi-layered fairy-tale story
    • Immersive soundtrack and voice acting
    • Creative puzzles and spell mechanics
    • Rich world with collectibles and side content

    Cons

    • Some puzzles are unintuitive and require trial and error
    • Slow pacing in early game sections
    • Limited replay value after completion
    • Some minor technical bugs reported
    • Dialogue can be lengthy and repetitive

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Story, Fantasy.

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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players control Jerry and freely explore Mousewood and other worlds, choosing how to interact and solve puzzles."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and some trial and error; players receive feedback and progress through skillful problem solving."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal story progression and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report long play sessions and emotional attachment to the story and world, encouraging continued play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and puzzle solving without multiplayer or teamwork."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players combine items, learn spells, and explore a richly detailed fantasy world with creative interactions."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are balanced and respectful."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong escapism through immersion in a magical, fairy-tale world with emotional storytelling and atmosphere."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and genre, with no obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encouraged to try different item combinations, spells, and explore day/night cycles and hidden content."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Players explore multiple interconnected locations, uncover secrets, and discover hidden stories and collectibles."

    • Expression
      2

      "Limited character customization, but players express themselves through choices in exploration and puzzle approach."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with magical worlds, anthropomorphic animals, and fairy-tale narrative."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Primarily a solo experience with limited social interaction beyond NPCs; community mainly through shared appreciation."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new spells that expand gameplay options."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited to narrative connections with characters; no close social relationships or emotional sharing with other players."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; player follows story and solves puzzles individually."

    • Progression
      4

      "Progression through story advancement, learning spells, collecting cards and other items."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally relaxing with beautiful art and music, though some puzzles can cause frustration."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with charming art style and soundtrack."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with a rich, multi-layered fairy-tale story and character development."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires logical thinking and planning to solve puzzles, but no complex strategic gameplay."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Mostly calm and contemplative atmosphere with low suspense or risk."

    • Value
      4

      "Offers many hours of gameplay, collectibles, and rich story for a reasonable price."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence or combat; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving and exploration."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival elements; stable, low-risk environment throughout the game."

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