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Review of The Rub Rabbits! on Nintendo DS

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 2006
Cover image of The Rub Rabbits! on DS
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: DS DS logo
Released: 07 Feb 2006
Genre: Mini-games
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega

Introduction

In a world where love is a battlefield, 'The Rub Rabbits!' offers a hilarious and zany mini-game experience that questions the very fabric of romantic pursuits, all while ensuring you get good use out of your DS stylus-thank you, Sonic Team. It's like if someone took a crazy love story from a rom-com, tossed it in a blender with a bunch of mini-games and a cute bunch of anthropomorphic rabbits, and then served it up with a side of quirky charm. Let's jump into the chaotic world of love and rabbits, shall we?

Gameplay

The game revolves around our hero's relentless pursuit of the lady he loves, who seems to have a knack for landing herself in ridiculous predicaments. You know, classic damsel-in-distress stuff, except in this case, you will have to complete hilarious mini-games using the DS stylus and microphone to save her, or, for some wild reasons, save yourself. For example, there's a moment when you have to run up a down escalator while dodging flying Sumo wrestlers. I mean, who hasn't had that kind of day? Then there's the signature game where you must avoid purple cakes thrown at you while munching on pizzas...we all know the classics! All performance is measured in 'Hearts' which means you will either be winning over your love interest or haunting her with your failures based on how well you manage to avoid baked goods. Classic relationship dynamics.

Graphics

Graphically, 'The Rub Rabbits!' looks like a vibrant fever dream mixed with a candy store explosion. The characters are quirky, exaggerated, and instantly memorable-like they were designed by someone on a sugar high. With the stylus drawing you into a colorful and adorable world, there's a palpable sense of fun throughout every scenario you tackle. While it won't win any awards for realism (you're not likely to mistake these rabbits for actual bunnies anytime soon), it's all beautifully illustrative and interesting enough to keep your attention as you navigate through this chaotic love story with eye-popping visuals.

Conclusion

In the end, 'The Rub Rabbits!' checks most of the boxes for a hilarious, quirky good time. Despite receiving a mix of reviews ranging from 'this is the best thing ever' to 'what have I just played?', this zany mini-game collection is fun enough to stand on its own. The combination of silly mini-games, humorous plotting, and vibrant visuals makes it a decent pick-up for anyone looking to kill time-maybe even over a short romantic dinner? Dive into the chaos, save your damsel, and let the love story unfold with some laughter. Just be ready for a bit of craziness and prepare to dodge the cupcake apocalypse. Ah, the sweet, sweet sound of love and chaos!

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