The Rub Rabbits!

 DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Feb 13, 2006
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 44
  3. Negative: 4 out of 44
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  1. BonusStage
    84
    In taking the inventive foundation left from Feel the Magic and building on it with more modes and mini-games, The Rub Rabbits is by far a much better all-around game even though the core content may not seem as overwhelmingly unique as it once did roughly a year and a half ago.
  2. Detroit Free Press
    75
    The music here and the design all are distinctly Japanese, with crazy refrains like "Rub it!" being shouted all the time. Don't ask me to explain. Just pick up and enjoy.
  3. Eurogamer
    80
    It’s silly, strange and possibly psychotic, but it’s our silly, strange and possibly psychotic. You’ll criticise it, maybe even question its validity as a complete game, but you damned well won’t put it down before you’ve finished it. It’s marvellous.
  5. Game Informer
    75
    The unintentionally dirty translation mistakes are largely gone, the hero is pretty savvy, and the story almost kind of makes sense. [Apr 2006, p.134]
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  6. GameBrink
    76
    So while the first game was a fun mindless DS launch title the sequel turns out to be more of the same with a bit more polish. This is the type of game where if you love it you love it and if you hate it you hate it. [JPN Import]
  7. GamePro
    90
    In an incredibly cool turn of events, you'll also be flipping your DS upside-down and side-ways, as some of the mini-games flip the top and bottom screens around in some innovative ways.
  8. GameShark
    75
    Overall The Rub Rabbits is a very nice diversion well suited to a handheld. Just don’t let the young ones play it, otherwise they may truly believe babies come out of cakes.
  9. Gaming Age
    75
    Even though The Rub Rabbits is leaps and bounds over its predecessor, and weaves a unique tale with amazing style and grace...playing the game will give any Feel the Magic vet a fit of deja vu.
  10. Gaming Nexus
    83
    The Feel the Magic series needs to be a little less shallow before I’ll consider a third date, but I wouldn’t turn it down completely.
  11. IGN
    80
    Everything that "Feel the Magic XY/XX" meant to be, and ultimately its lengthier game progression, and meatier options list makes it a better game.
  12. Modojo
    80
    It's just as delightfully weird and soothing as it's ever been, and the numerous options will keep you hammering away on your virtual heart throughout the night. Dig right in and rub those rabbits!
  13. netjak
    76
    It’s fun and all, but you really feel like there’s not much use to picking up this one if you already own Feel The Magic.
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  14. Nintendo Power
    80
    Appealing on many levels, and its most shocking moments are sure to raise a few eyebrows. [Mar 2006, p.87]
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  15. Nintendojo
    79
    This game is nothing but fun, with a dash of frustration and an immersion in the pop culture of another country.
  16. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    It should be no surprise that "Feel the Magic: XX/YY"'s sequel, The Rub Rabbits (a.k.a. Where Do Babies Come From? in Japan) lives up to its predecessor in every way shape and form, and even manages to surpass it in most aspects. [JPN Import]
  17. NTSC-uk
    80
    The impact of the visual style, which was so unique almost a year ago, has in no way diminished, making it just as engaging and as much of a treat to behold as the first.
  18. RewiredMind
    80
    Some people just won’t get it, but everyone else who plays it will fall completely in love with the concept, the control system and the entire look of the package.
  19. VGPub
    75
    Pacing in Rub is a bit off. Level five is sometimes harder than level seven for example.
  20. Yahoo!
    90
    Whether you sit down for three minutes or three hours, there is little to dislike here. Just be careful when playing -- it's quite easy to get a bit carried away with the stylus. It any game is going to test the durability of your DS's touch screen, this is it.

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#41 Best DS Game of 2006
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#62 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. MariBrito
    Sep 29, 2009
    10
    I love this game!!! it's true that it is very similar to Feel the Magic, but if it wasn't it wouldn't be a true sequel!! I meanI love this game!!! it's true that it is very similar to Feel the Magic, but if it wasn't it wouldn't be a true sequel!! I mean they added some new cool features, and different games!! but in the same crazy, freaking, cool style!! and it is true that if you don't like one of them then you won't like the other! I loved the first! and in consequence I love this one!!!… Full Review »
  2. J.L.Toledo
    Jul 21, 2006
    6
    I really liked the game, but lets be realistics, if you are to desesperated to have a girl then look for this game, or for wath other reason I really liked the game, but lets be realistics, if you are to desesperated to have a girl then look for this game, or for wath other reason people bought it?… Full Review »
  3. SarahT.
    Mar 7, 2006
    10
    This game is GREAT!! I think this because for a start the graphics, and artistry is amazing and their is loads to do on it, and secondly(th This game is GREAT!! I think this because for a start the graphics, and artistry is amazing and their is loads to do on it, and secondly(th big point) is that this game helps all thoses people out there who aren't very confident, it develops their social skills and gives them confidence to talk to people of the oppisite sex in a different way.… Full Review »
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