Rabi-Ribi

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
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  1. BulletSenpai
    Nov 27, 2019
    8
    +Decent graphics
    +Good art, quite excelent
    +Excelent animations + the menu, gawd the menu is very well done, as well as the start screen +Excelent "loyalty" to the world, meaning, if the game and world in general is cute, the characters, scenes, attacks and concepts are loyal to such ideology/cuteness +Doing combos is ducking enjoyable +combat is enjoyable! -veeery long texts    +Decent graphics
    +Good art, quite excelent
    +Excelent animations
    + the menu, gawd the menu is very well done, as well as the start screen
    +Excelent "loyalty" to the world, meaning, if the game and world in general is cute, the characters, scenes, attacks and concepts are loyal to such ideology/cuteness
    +Doing combos is ducking enjoyable
    +combat is enjoyable!

    -veeery long texts
    -nothing super special, kinda basic game, it has its own charm, but lacks some out of the box moments and such.
    -levels couldve had better "graphics", some levels have unconsistent resolutions and a bit boring backgrounds, only SOME.
    Story isnt very solid, but its a solid game nontheless

    in general its a good game worth a try! Bunny and all! you should really play it.    … Expand
  2. HSuke
    May 26, 2020
    7
    This is a "bullet hell" game with a Metroidvania design. If you like difficult bullet hell games where you're dodging a thunderstorm of bullets non-stop for 20 minutes at a time during a boss battle, Rabi-Ribi will be amazing. If you like Metroidvania games, you might want to pass. The main mode of this game actually discourages MV-style exporation. It's more focused on dodging whileThis is a "bullet hell" game with a Metroidvania design. If you like difficult bullet hell games where you're dodging a thunderstorm of bullets non-stop for 20 minutes at a time during a boss battle, Rabi-Ribi will be amazing. If you like Metroidvania games, you might want to pass. The main mode of this game actually discourages MV-style exporation. It's more focused on dodging while chipping away at enemies.

    Pros:
    - Cute MV-style world
    - The BG music for each area is awesome
    - Awesome bullet-hell boss battles
    - Excellent freedom of choice (all items are optional) and backtracking
    - Offers many difficulty levels; normal mode is quite forgiving

    Cons:
    - The characters are too psychotic to be cute
    - The story is absolute nonsense and extremely-weak
    - Collecting items is a double-edged sword that levels up enemies
    - Feels more like a boss-rush than an MV
    - Post-game content is insanely difficult    … Expand

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#63 Best PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 27, 2017
    70
    Rabi-Ribi is a fun game and I had a great time exploring the levels, collecting abilities, and developing my character. I had an even greater time putting my thumbs to the test with the addictive and unforgiving boss battles. Unfortunately, for a game to be truly great, the full package needs to shine, and that is not the case with Rabi-Ribi. While gameplay and is engaging and well-designed, the visuals, story, and audio are all lacking, and no amount of bullets can ever make me turn my head to those flaws.
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  2. Wccftech
    Sep 6, 2017
    85
    Although the bullet hell action can be too intense at times, those that persevere and see Erina's adventure to the end will be rewarded with one of the best titles in the genre.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 1, 2017
    80
    Rabi Ribi has so much more going on under its hood than mere screenshots can contain. What some will invariably dismiss as a cash-in on cute anime girl aesthetics is actually designed with greater foresight and craft than many AAA titles. Thoughtful world design meets bullet-hell mechanics in this endlessly endearing hotchpotch of ideas from all across the spectrum. Not everyone will appreciate Rabi Ribi’s more hardcore tendencies, but those who do may will be swayed into making this game their life.
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