Alex the Rabbit will not set the world alight. However, I enjoyed its simple ways, its chiptune audio, and the basic pixelated graphics. Furthermore, if you are a completionist, you’ll fly through the achievements in no time. Accordingly, if you want a basic game that will not test you, this could be the ideal option.
This indie platformer was developed by Well Andrade and published by Well Game Studio. It is a single-player retro experience that is easy to pick up and easier to complete. This isn’t a complaint, as I enjoyed wasting an hour or so. Alternatively, you can let your kids give it a go as they take on 20 levels and 4 huge bosses.
Alex the Rabbit is on a carrot-collecting mission.
Rabbits and carrots go together like peanut butter and jelly and Batman and Robin. Therefore, it didn’t surprise me that Alex the Rabbit is all about collecting every carrot you face. Quite why the rabbit hero is on his mission is a mystery, but it didn’t matter. Instead, I fell for its mindless charms as I explored every side-scrolling, 2D world.
The core principles are refined. Effectively, you must move from beginning to end while collecting every carrot on offer. En route, there is an array of monsters to kill. Overcoming these creatures will not stretch you, as a simple hit from your feet is often enough to take them down. Additionally, there is a lack of variety, and this prevents your foes from being anything other than a minor inconvenience.
This will disappoint gamers who wish for a challenge. However, if you want something easy and mindless, the repetitive and easy-to-identify movement makes killing every foe a walk in the park. Sadly, this shortcoming infects the end-level boss. No matter which one I faced, they were unbelievably easy to overcome. I’m not asking for a Soulsborne experience, but something a little harder would have been appreciated.
Alex the Rabbit is wonderfully dated.
Despite the lack of difficulty, Alex the Rabbit is wonderfully dated. The vivid colours, rudimentary backdrops, and pixelated visuals reminded me of a bygone era. Moreover, the simple 2D world was fun to explore. Although there were limited branching paths, I rarely tired of what I saw. The basic animations and understated levels worked well with the theme and the art style.
The audio is shrill and repetitive. The chiptune audio plays on a short loop, and it will drive you mad. The music evolves as you move between each world. Sadly, this ensures that you endure the same tune for at least 20 minutes at a time. This will drive players mad, and the developer should have added more variety.
Basic controls.
The basic control system works perfectly with each large chasm and the generous hitboxes of your opponents. Although the developer has incorporated plenty of traditional mechanics, you’ll pick up the fundamentals in no time. Consequently, most gamers can master Alex the Rabbit.
There is a serious lack of replay value and longevity. I completed the achievements in around 20 minutes and the whole game in under 1 hour and 30 minutes. This isn’t bad for the price, but I’d have liked a speedrun mode or a difficulty slider to make me come back for more. Alternatively, maybe some secret areas would have been a nice twist.
Alex the Rabbit is good but a little too refined.
Alex the Rabbit has a great core concept, but it is a little too refined. If you want something to challenge you, this will not scratch that itch. Moreover, if you want something to get your teeth into, this won’t appeal. However, if you want a basic but fun platformer that is suitable for all ages, this will tick that box. Accordingly, I like it, and I recommend you buy it here! Can you collect every carrot? Avoid the creatures, leap every chasm, and take home every vegetable.
