Radical Rabbit Stew
By David Chapman,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Retro action/puzzler is a tasty snack-sized treat.
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What’s It About?
RADICAL RABBIT STEW is an offbeat, sci-fi kitchen themed, action/puzzler with a nostalgic retro flavor. Players are hard at work as a busboy in the most popular restaurant in the galaxy, a place famed for some of the most decadent and flavorful dishes to be found throughout the cosmos. Unfortunately, this gets the attention of the notorious rabbit Queen, who orders her armies to invade the restaurant and abduct all its legendary chefs. Now it's up to you, armed only with your trusty serving spoon, to teach those radical space rabbits a lesson in culinary combat. With a mighty swing of the spoon, players smack the furry invaders throughout the stage, aiming to ricochet some rabbits into stew pots just waiting for that last tasty ingredient. Players can make their way through multiple stages in solo play, or join up to three friends in frantic four player action in local multiplayer matches.
Is It Any Good?
Some games have deep plots with well developed characters and epic cinematic moments, while others seem like they're the result of some developer's wild, nonsensical fever dreams. Radical Rabbit Stew falls squarely in the latter category, and gamers are all the better for it. The game's insane premise and classic design combine to create an addictive experience that feels like it could easily have been pulled out of a time capsule from the 16-bit heyday of the '90s. The game's simple to pick up and play, with a lot of arcade-like action and slapstick humor that keeps players' interest. Its gradual difficulty curve also eases players of any age into the experience without ever becoming frustrating, while also changing things up along the way to make them rethink their strategies.
Radical Rabbit Stew's single-player mode is a tasty treat, but it feels more like an appetizer than an entrée. The main game can be completed from start to finish in just a few hours, and the bulk of it is basically a piece of ricocheting rabbit flavored cake. The multiplayer component helps to bulk the gameplay up a bit, and it's a fun way to bring friends in on the action. But even this can get repetitive relatively quickly. On the upside, players can also use the game's built-in level editor and craft their own unique multiplayer creations to share with friends. This all makes Radical Rabbit Stew a savory snack-sized game that's a near perfect party favor for fans with a more nostalgic palate.
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Game Details
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Available online?: Available online
- Publisher: Sold Out Games
- Release date: July 16, 2020
- Genre: Puzzle
- Topics: Cooking and Baking, Adventures, Science and Nature, Space and Aliens, Wild Animals
- ESRB rating: E for Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence
- Last updated: July 21, 2020
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