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The Night of the Rabbit

The Night of the Rabbit

Daedalic Entertainment · released May 28, 2013

AdventureIndiePCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo Switch

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.

83
VGC Score
Decliningmedium confidence
n/a
At launch
89%
Steam all-time
76%
Press
77%
Player sentiment
63%
Recent sentiment

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Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)768
All-time Steam reviews89%831000
Metacritic user ratings773
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)63%626
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 16 reviews sampled · 15 total reviews in window · weighted 6.8 up / 4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (51)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 80
    trust 75Jun 3, 2013

    Buoyed by the endearing performance of young Jerry Hazelnut, the beautiful, fantastical Night of the Rabbit rises above its shortcomings to celebrate camaraderie, courage and hope in the face of overwhelming odds.

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  • 70
    trust 71Jul 9, 2025

    Lumpy pacing and some odd puzzles aside, Daedalic's adventure can compel anyone to venture down this rabbit hole.

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  • 89
    trust 70May 16, 2024

    With lush environments, an atypically unpredictable story, and smart design this does the classic adventure proud

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  • 90
    trust 69May 31, 2013

    The Night of the Rabbit, regardless of what it’s called and the few other minor complaints I had, is a triumph. It’s Daedalic once and for all proving that they are indeed capable of producing an adventure that can stand tall with the classics of the genre.

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  • 75
    trust 68Jun 19, 2013

    While the puzzles can become frustratingly difficult with not much reward, the mysterious story had me coming back. Fans of adventure games will find their fill with Night of the Rabbit, and the visuals don’t hurt either.

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  • 88
    trust 68Feb 10, 2014

    The Night of the Rabbit is a classical point and click adventure game by Deadalic Entertainment. Among the their other adventure games, it has a more disconnected story line but the graphics and the sounds definitely creates a magical atmosphere before your eyes.

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  • 80
    trust 67Sep 16, 2013

    The Night of the Rabbit is a solid and magical adventure that can be enjoyed by both younger and older players. Even though younger ones need a little bit more patience than adventure-veterans.

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  • 85
    trust 67Jan 15, 2014

    The Night of the Rabbit is certainly one of Daedelic's better games. The gameplay is faithful to the point-and-click adventure genre blueprint, but only with a few obtuse puzzles.

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  • 90
    trust 66May 29, 2013

    If there was any question whether Daedalic is the inheritor of the LucasArts adventure gaming crown, consider it settled. The Night of the Rabbit is an outstanding example of the genre and an impressive next step in the ongoing evolution and refinement of its creator.

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  • 80
    trust 66Jul 16, 2013

    The Night of the Rabbit suffers occasionally from a too relaxed pacing, but the game’s many qualities more than make up for this small setback.

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  • 70
    trust 66Jun 18, 2013

    The Night of the Rabbit is a beautiful adventure with only a few pacing and puzzle quirks to trip you up along the way.

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  • 70
    trust 64Jun 7, 2013

    The Night of the Rabbit looks like a kid oriented game, but the puzzles point it towards the hardcore audience. One may clear them with a little research, but it's clear Daedalic didn't really master its difficulty curve. But in terms of production values and story, it's really good.

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…and 39 more tracked reviews.

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