Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

 Xbox 360
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 32
  3. Negative: 4 out of 32
  1. GamesBeat
    Sep 25, 2012
    71
    As a modern video game, a few things hold it back from being truly great, but as a nod to the days when developers created characters just to have more 'tude than that fat plumber, it's a lot of fun.
  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 6, 2012
    70
    Hell Yeah! The wrath of the dead rabbit is a title that strives to be unique, but it does so only in part. The style of the game is definitely catchy, thanks to the irresistible humor and the great audiovisual impact. But if you delete these purely formal aspects, it turns out to be a platform with obvious shortcomings.
  3. Game Revolution
    Oct 3, 2012
    70
    With the Island being a disappointment and a humor style that gets stale partway through a playthrough, there's no real reason to go back and play through again.
  5. Gamer.nl
    Oct 12, 2012
    65
    Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit is as strange as you'd expect it to be from reading the title. Although is offers decent platforming action, it effectively tries to prevent you from having fun with it in every way. Monotonous, illogical design choices and other annoying aspects make this rabbit jump to mediocre heights.
  6. Meristation
    Sep 27, 2012
    65
    There are many indie 2D platform games to download and Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit competes in a hard area. It has a lot of identity and good colors, but instead some unfinished aspects. Large and humorous, but not very surprising.
  7. Digital Spy
    Oct 1, 2012
    60
    Hell Yeah! certainly stands out enough to be very memorable, but it's also wildly inconsistent. The game starts off strong and there are chunks of fun to be had across the campaign, yet some noteworthy annoyances - including lengthy load times - prevent it from gathering momentum and delivering an all-around satisfying and enjoyable platformer. The potential is clearly there, but not quite fulfilled.
  8. Polygon
    Sep 25, 2012
    60
    The self-effacing jokes reveal Hell Yeah!'s biggest secret: It knows that it could do better. And so do I.
  9. Destructoid
    Sep 25, 2012
    60
    Aesthetics, however, can only carry a game so far, and Hell Yeah! doesn't get far before it slides into drowsiness. It's a solid little platformer in many regards, but those playing need to be aware that they run the risk of growing bored and agitated by the recapitulated ideas and unsavory controls.
  10. GameTrailers
    Sep 27, 2012
    58
    While this bunny can be funny, his game is lame, and even its standout segments aren't particularly strong--they just seem that way in comparison to the overall mess. Weak charm and knowing references aside, we can confidently give Hell Yeah a "hell no."
  11. Gamestyle
    Oct 8, 2012
    50
    Everyone involved with its creation probably had a swell time putting it together, laughing about all the nods and winks they could cram in, its just a shame more of that exuberance didn't go towards refining the core of the game. The end result is that Hell Yeah is the gaming equivalent of a novelty tie.

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. Marcelo_bastard
    Sep 27, 2012
    9
    This game is awesome! Each level is a new discover in the twisted brain of Arkedo's developers. The 100 enemies are so nice and crazy! TheThis game is awesome! Each level is a new discover in the twisted brain of Arkedo's developers. The 100 enemies are so nice and crazy! The ending of each monsters are so great and funny!… Full Review »
  2. xiaolinstyle
    Oct 4, 2012
    4
    I wanted very much for this to be a great indie hit, but unfortunately this game suffers greatly from poor design. You are asked to jumpI wanted very much for this to be a great indie hit, but unfortunately this game suffers greatly from poor design. You are asked to jump around and shoot at enemies but must use the right trigger the right analouge and the A button all at the same time.... Yes I know thats impossible with human hands. Combine that with cheap AI that can hurt you from off screen whilst being invincible, very poorly placed check points, and unskippable dialouge that you will be forced through mulitple times and this title quickly deteriorates. Arkedo's art work and character design are decent to look at unfortunately the game is not fun to play after a very short time.… Full Review »
  3. Ishii_Ken
    Sep 27, 2012
    8
    A game like no other! Far from perfect, but a lot of fun! The production value can feel inconsistent, but you can't find much games with soA game like no other! Far from perfect, but a lot of fun! The production value can feel inconsistent, but you can't find much games with so much charm in it. If you were a Genesis ou Snes gamer back in time, you really have to try it!… Full Review »
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