Super Bunny Man Review: Comical Physics-Charged Co-op Madness
Co-op platforming hilarity meets physics-based comedy in 'Super Bunny Man'. Grab your friends, don a rabbit costume, and prepare to laugh until you cry!
last updated Nov 24, 2023
Fumbling around as a man in a bunny suit, you'll find the joy is less in the completion of the levels and more in the calamitous journey towards that end.
Hop 'Til You Drop Gameplay
Super Bunny Man offers a refreshingly charming, albeit slightly masochistic, venture into the world of physics-based platformers where coordination is optional but laughter is mandatory. Fumbling around as a man in a bunny suit, you'll find the joy is less in the completion of the levels and more in the calamitous journey towards that end. This game shines brightest when played with friends, morphing each attempt into a sidesplitting exercise of comedic timing, teamwork, and a dash of friendly sabotage. While the solo experience can leave one feeling like a lonely carrot in a pot of bunny stew, the co-op produces a recipe for uncontrolled mirth that rockets the fun factor through the warren's roof.
Bunny Beats That Drop Harder Than Your Corpse
Musically, you've got tracks bouncing harder than our floppy-eared protagonists. The title screen anthem alone could make even the laziest couch potatoes kick up into a carrot juice-fueled dance. In-game music keeps the energy high and is surprisingly catchy, ensuring that even the umpteenth replay of a level is accompanied by toe-tapping tunes. The soundtrack, alongside comical sound effects, amplifies the ludicrousness of each failed bunny flopping. However, it seems like Super Bunny Man's greatest hits album might have lost a fan-favourite track or two in recent updates, leaving some audiophiles of absurdity wanting more.
Performance That Doesn't Always Hop to the Beat
In the graphics department, Super Bunny Man won't be straining your GPU any more than our protagonists strain credibility. The clean, cartoonish aesthetic is well-implemented, even if it's not pushing any graphical envelopes. The performance mostly keeps up with the rapid-fire antics, though the occasional technical hiccup can subtract a point or two from your immersion score. Reports of this hare-brained adventure causing inexplicable strain to PCs or suffering from dreadful desync issues in co-op mode blemish what is otherwise a vibrant and comical visual feast.
STEAM RATING
Developer
Catobyte
Publisher
Catobyte Ltd
Release Date
May 16, 2023
The Verdict
Super Bunny Man is a physics delight wrapped in a deceptive veneer of simplicity. When the chaos of playing with friends unfolds, the experience is golden—hysterical, endearing, and often downright anarchic. Bugs appear to be both a feature and a curse at times—sometimes leading to gut-busting scenarios, sometimes to annoyance. A particular thorn in the game's side is the online multiplayer, which demands repair. Despite these gripes, if you've got a local (or technically savvy distant) gaming buddy, this is your treasure trove of whimsical cooperative play.
