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The rekindled soul of the rabbit
Personally, "what's your favorite platformer?" has never been a question, and I've been confirming the status of CreSpirit and GemaYue's Rabi-Ribi for a long time, and I've been staying true to that for now.
Carefully calculated,The work officially landed on Steam at the end of January 2016.,And I started it in the summer of June of the same year-in fact, that's also the time when I officially entered Steam.,The first wave of games I bought in a novice state that didn't know anything included "Rabi-Ribi", and it still included a full DLC version, which was called UPRPRC Edition at the time, and then I also made normal badges and foil badges, collecting all the expressions and backgrounds. Well, I even bought a copy of the console version, so that's not what true love is!
By the way, "Rabi-Ribi" also has a very good starting value at the current point in time, and students who are interested in platforming action games can just close their eyes and buy it. It's just that now because of the increase in DLC, the word "Hyper" or "Super" has been added in front of the version name, giving players full freedom of choice. Personally, I recommend that people who love it more deeply buy the version with the most DLC directly, and the discount will be correspondingly larger. In addition, by adding free DLC to the library and adding a separate 8-bit Remix version of Soundtrack, you can collect all DLC. Although it is not ruled out that the whole linkage DLC or something will be released in the future, this is the most complete experience in the short term.
Anyway, after a very enjoyable few dozen hours in Rabi-Ribi, many players and fans, including me, will certainly be looking forward to the arrival of a new game of the same genre. It's just that I didn't expect to wait for 7 years until 2023, when "TEVI" will be released. Considering the positioning of indie games, this is also understandable, and it is quite gratifying to have it come out first than "Silk Dove" next door (?). Experience,I'm personally super super satisfied.,Well, there should be a lot of friends who have the same opinion as me.,You look at the number of positive reviews on the Steam store page.、Just know the praise rate.。
To put it simply, you can think of "TEVI" as the ultimate enhanced version of "Rabi-Ribi" (?), and the platform action experience is still the same as the original, and old players should miss it very much, but this work can see obvious progress in the characters and world view settings, plot interpretation, etc., and the immersion has been greatly improved. Therefore, whether it is from the perspective of avid fans or from the perspective of platform action game lovers, I am willing to recommend this game to everyone unconditionally. This is also a work worth buying for the first time, in this strange winter climate, let the cute bunny accompany you!
Showcase the art of pixels
I usually use "the art of pixels" as the most upscale term to describe the pixel genres that stun me, and it's clear that TEVI fits that accolades perfectly, and looks a step up from the Rabi-Ribi era.
In terms of scene shaping, this work adopts a unique style that combines reality and fantasy, from malicious sewers (?) to warm sandy houses to dim cities, the scenery is constantly changing and the journey is full of freshness, players will be eager to see what the production team has done, well, floating cannons, airships or something are too western. And there will also be some real-world elements that you are very familiar with, such as the poster on the head of the bed, the larger one, such as the train, etc., which can bring a lot of intimacy. Of course, these elements are well localized (?), and the styling is more in line with the worldview of the game, and it doesn't make people feel dramatic.
This time, the production team also deliberately strengthened the background drawing,Far and near clearly highlight the sense of layering,It looks really pleasing to the eye,Anyway, I basically have to slow down and look around every time I go to a new scene.,Even if you put aside perfectionism obsessive-compulsive disorder, it's also very interested in deep exploration.,This can be regarded as an effective improvement in the fun of running pictures to some extent.。 Of course, there is no need to mention the light and shadow effects during the battle, especially the boss battle, since it can be called a barrage battle, it is naturally quite gorgeous. As for the characters, they are still expressed with the most classic Q version image, which can better show the cute temperament, which is also the most common technique in pixel works after considering the cost and effect.
But as far as this work is concerned, it's more out of the overall style and the continuity of the gameplay, and it's a very safe strategy to capture the hearts of old players first. Although each character in the picture is a small piece, there is absolutely no cheap pixel block texture of eyebrows and mustaches, on the contrary, the details on the appearance are restored very well, such as Caiwei's rabbit ears swaying really make us rabbit lovers ecstatic (?), and the villain BOSS and others also look a little more beautiful (?). There is a saying that it is naturally not as delicate as the vertical painting.,But it's not barrier-free after crossing from the vertical painting to the actual machine.,At least there won't be any sense of contrast.。
Overall, the graphics of "TEVI" are quite good, and the sense of refinement throughout, which is really eye-catching, and pixel lovers like me don't have to be captured early, and even new students who haven't actually been exposed to pixel style before, can't refuse it at all.
The setting is really interesting
Although both the previous work and this work are essentially narrating the rabbit (?),But it is still necessary to create a strong sense of difference、Impressive character image,After all, the needs of Furuikong in 2016 and 2023 must be different,No matter what the considerations, you have to keep up with the times。
If the heroine of "Rabi-Ribi" Alina is dressed in a cool traditional bunny girl, and her soft and cute temperament is relatively strong, then in "TEVI", Zewei has changed a lot, the so-called rabbit elements with white hair and red eyes are full, and the costumes are a little more neat. In terms of personality, it combines multiple attributes such as tsundere and poisonous tongue, and even integrates the current popular female ghost style (?), which is quite charming.
And the interaction between Zewei and his father Dr. Zema is a big highlight, and to a certain extent, it also reflects the players' attitude towards Zewei, just like looking at an adolescent daughter, not very obedient but not completely disobedient (?), well, even so, it is still Dad's favorite, I believe that one day I can grow up, and then understand Dad's good intentions, well, you see that the character is a lot more three-dimensional.
In addition to the character setting,The setting of the whole world is also fascinating.,Multi-racial and it seems that each race has its own characteristics, not to mention.,As soon as it came up, it threw out the key.、Paradise A bunch of concepts.,It seems to involve the empress.、Rebellion and other events.,The style immediately went up.。 Of course, our heroine can't be involved in it from the beginning, or focus on small things to make the player have a sense of substitution - she seems to be collecting antiquities called "star gear", and successfully confuses the enemy with skillful pretending to be pitiful (?), and enters the interior alone to kill, which is very risky.
In this process, the appearance of angels and demons as partners undoubtedly adds another level of complexity, and the pin (?) on the floating cannon, bringing different attack methods, can be regarded as a reasonable reproduction of the old tradition of switching forms. And the biggest surprise lies in Zewei's ears and the race that the ears represent, as the so-called advance can be attacked and retreated (?), our little Zewei also has a flexible race, I believe it will be able to gain more people's love.
As for the story itself, there's not much to say.,The production team followed the JRPG routine step by step.,And there are attempts to make the plot a little more serious.,But probably the design experience in this area is not very good.,So if you really evaluate it according to JRPG standards.,It's not that good.。 However, a considerable number of students may not pay much attention to the plot, but care more about the gameplay, so it does not have much impact on the experience.
Classic game mode
Whether it's TEVI or Rabi-Ribi, bullet hell is a very important factor in what sets it apart from ordinary platformer action games or, more precisely, Metroidvania. Let's also say that ordinary mobs are okay.,The attack method is relatively fixed.,It's nothing more than long-range biubiubiu and melee chasing and running.,Anyway, as long as the eyes and hands are quick to hit the hard stun, you can be connected to death.,Don't be afraid.。 Even if you are not good at action games, the damage of miscellaneous soldiers at low difficulty is not painful at all, and the save point in the process, that is, the recovery point, is not small, so you don't have to worry about sudden death.
Of course, what needs to be emphasized here is that the difficulty should not be too ambitious, and the students who have played the previous work have an honest Normal start, and the Picnic or even Cakewalk that has not been played is not a shameful thing, and after being fully proficient, and confirm that you have a strong desire to challenge yourself. The requirements for high difficulty for operation are completely different levels, especially the dense barrage full of screens in the later stage, not to mention that there is no injury, that is, it takes a lot of effort to practice and Xi smoothly, although it is not like the real STG backboard, but at least you have to remember the skill cycle and response methods, and it is definitely not possible to count on an instantaneous reaction.
But the BOSS battle is really not simple, not to mention the various shades of barrage are dazzling, and the BOSS attack is not rigid, and there are often stages of various combinations of moves full of bombardment on the screen, at this time, players are required to be bold and careful, face various situations, and do a good job of solving the problem. Of course, Normal and below difficulties do not require so much accuracy in operation, and there is plenty of room for error, and occasional mistakes don't matter at all, as long as you don't be stupid, it's not a big problem to resist the whole wave damage. As for the inevitable failure, it is nothing more than saving in time when it hits the save point, and step-by-step is also common sense in platform action games.
The exploration of exploration、Collect all kinds of props、Badges,Of course, it's also an important part of this work.。 However, you need to keep in mind that map exploration is not achieved overnight, and it is obviously impossible to reach all places with Zevi's poor jumping ability at first, so there is no need to worry about not being able to get one or two, and then come back to the carpet check later. As for the "one-way jump" (?) that many new students are not used Xi to, I don't think it's anything, admittedly sometimes it's crazy to look at it but can't get over it, but in fact, it's just a little more detour, and exploration enthusiasts like me are really ecstatic.
From another point of view, this is also one of the hardcore points under the cute appearance of "TEVI", well, the setting has always been like this, and players can only choose to accept it.
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Although it is really difficult to distinguish between "Rabi-Ribi" and "TEVI", after all, the palms and backs of the hands are full of meat, and no one can give up. But when you compare TEVI to other games of the same genre, it's not hesitant at all, and with a strong personal preference (?), this is what I think is the best platformer action game of the year.
Although it's a pixel art picture, the level of refinement is very unusual, and the upgrade in the setting also brings more adventure, as for the gameplay, it is still the most classic taste, enough to enjoy the maze exploration and a more enjoyable combat experience, there is nothing to fault at all. Well, I even want to give this work a full score.,But considering the progress of the follow-up work in the plot part.,So it's still a more appropriate 9.。 Anyway, TEVI is a perfect continuation of my favorability of Rabi-Ribi, and I feel the need to buy a Steam Deck OLED for this game.
And even from the perspective of a very objective and objective passer-by, this game is also at a very good level, even compared with those recognized masterpieces. If you're a fan of platform action games or a more niche fan of Metroidvania, you really shouldn't miss it, of course, if you have high requirements for the plot, you really need to think about it, although I don't think there should be much. Anyway, if you are unsure of your decision to buy, you might as well try the DEMO first, the excellent quality of the game is super convincing.
As for the controls, although the keyboard is usually very well supported, I still only recommend using the controller to play Normal and above. Well, the keyboard is really only suitable for slow-paced low difficulty, and when it comes to high difficulty, it is completely an extreme masochistic behavior. As a simple example, at low difficulty, we can rely on flat slashing and comboding, but at high difficulty, what backflips and gyro attacks are sometimes really necessary, and the experience of relying on the keyboard to rub these tricks is not good at all. I've already summarized this lesson for you in the previous work "Rabi-Ribi" (?), so it's better to listen to the advice and don't overestimate yourself.
According to the mode of "Rabi-Ribi", it is speculated that there should be a lot of free and paid DLC to be updated in the follow-up "Tevi", in addition to costumes, props, new bosses, etc., I hope it is best to complete the entire plot DLC this time. Aside from the fan filter, there's never a perfect work, and it's normal for players to be dissatisfied, so just listen carefully and solve it. As a rabbit lover, everyone definitely hopes that the works will become more and more perfect, and more friends can join the rabbit family (?), right?
Overall rating: 9/10
Recommended for: Action game platformers, Rabi-Ribi fans