Nintendo Switch players can now try out Rusty Rabbit, a metroidvania type game developed by NetEase Games that has recently launched its Free demo on the eShop. This trial version allows you to experience the first steps of the adventure and, in addition, The saved data can be transferred to the full version when it is officially released April 17th 2025. Priced at €19,99, this title promises to offer an immersive story and a frantic gameplay.
A world where rabbits rule the Earth
Rusty Rabbit takes us to a future in which humanity has left the planet due to an ice age. In their absence, the rabbits have taken over and developed their own society. These peculiar inhabitants have turned the Human ruins in revered temples, referring to ancient humans as “giants” and the place of exploration as Smokestack Mountain.
The protagonist, Stamp, is an old rabbit known as a “scrap looter”His job is to excavate these ruins in search of valuable technological resources. However, his routine changes dramatically when he encounters a team of explorers called the BB's, with whom he decides to venture deeper into unexplored areas.
And the game takes clear references from the metroidvania genre, with a interconnected map, progressive upgrades, and a story that unfolds as you exploreIt is also reminiscent of titles like Ori and the Blind Forest for its emotional narrative, focusing on Stamp's relationship with his missing daughter.
Gameplay and exploration mechanics
Rusty Rabbit combines action and exploration with a Digging-based gameplay. Players will be able to use the Junkster robot to traverse the labyrinthine corridors of Smokestack Mountain, destroying obstacles and collecting materials to improve your equipment. With a fluid combat system, the title allows Personalize and strengthen Stamp's skills with pieces and objects found during the exploration.
In addition, the story unfolds through older storage devices called D-TAMs, which contain key information about the past and important clues related to the search for Stamp's daughter. As players delve deeper into the mountain, they will discover more details about its world and the mysterious events that led to the disappearance of the humans.
Although not much is shown in the demo, Rusty Rabbit is expected to feature a wide variety of challenging enemies and bosses., each with distinct attack patterns. NetEase has promised dynamic combat, where strategic use of the Junkster robot will be key to survival.
Duration and replayability
While there are no exact details on the length of the main campaign, The developers have mentioned that there will be additional content after completing the story.Elements such as secret areas, optional upgrades and side quests could provide a good level of replayability.
What is clear is that we are facing a game with a detailed aesthetic and a dynamic level design, Rusty Rabbit promises to deliver a Unique exploration and combat experience for fans of the genre. If you haven't tried the demo yet, it's now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop.