My Brother Rabbit

Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful animation, awesome puzzles and heart warming story,
5/5

My Brother Rabbit is one of those games that are impossible not to like, mainly because of its cuteness, but at the same time being centered around a serious theme.
At first sight it seems like a game where there's confusion regarding its target audience, yet unlike in the case of Figment it's clearly a game for children, considering it has no written (or spoken) text - even the hints are drawings (still, some of the puzzles might be too hard for small children). The soundtrack is captivating and one can easily find themselves just staring at the menu screen, listening to the enchantingly beautiful opening song, Dreams.
The introduction shows us a lovely family where the little girl becomes suddenly ill and her brother tries to cheer her - and himself - up during her ailment. The game leads us through a slightly surreal imaginary journey, where the brother is represented by the rabbit (the plush animal from the cutscenes the girl is so fond of) and the sad looking little plant as his sister.
We play as the rabbit, whose job is to rescue and guide through the flower 5 different, colourful locations. In each chapter the achievable goals vaguely represent the current situation and state of the little girl shown in the cutscenes.
Being slightly different from other Artifex Mundi games, it's a mixture of a hidden object game and a point and click adventure for small children. Interestingly there are no additional hidden object scenes, as the items are hidden right on the main screen, usually parts of a tool we have to assemble required to progress.
The minigames however are more or less familiar from other HOGs: colour matching, object rotating, pipe connecting ones and so on.
Even adults can get stuck at certain points however, because of the lack of clear directions. I for example didn't notice the perforated parts playing an important role in the stamp puzzle towards the end. Despite its childish nature some achievements are also easily missable, like the one named 'Sprinkler' where we have to deliberately turn the wrong valves in order to unlock it.
The graphics, while some elements seem blurry, probably due to compression (like our hero, the rabbit, for example) are detailed, vividly colourful and just simply great to look at. Almost everything, even non-important components are animated and most of them are interactable as well, making it truly suitable for children. The surreal imagery the game uses is considerably mild, so it's highly unlikely to have nightmares from looking at it :)
While the game only operates with a handful of soundtracks, they are simply outstanding: other than the already mentioned emotion filled track from the main menu, the general background music is almost as enchanting. The sound effects are surprisingly robust and effective,
No wonder My Brother Rabbit has almost exclusively just positive reviews, it's a high quality, absolute children-friendly emotional tale. It also excels at being more than just a regular hidden object game and manages to be enjoyable for adults as well.
PROS
+ relaxing mixture of point and click and hidden object
+ enchantingly beautiful music
+ vivid, colourful graphics with cute animations
+ emotional story
CONS
- some puzzles might be too hard for children
- without directions it can be sometimes unclear what to do next
RATING
8/10

This game is very different from usual Artifex Mundi hidden object games. It was cute and lovely experience, it just it did get a bit annoying having to constantly go backtrack over the same scenes searching for stuff you couldn't pick up before just because you didn't have the quest for it. The ending did feel a bit rushed to me too, but I am not too fussed about that.
Linux version of the game works without any issues.

This game stands out among the countless mass-produced hidden object and puzzle games, all sharing similar art styles and familiar stories each time. I found myself deeply immersed in the enchanting tale of a beautiful adventure, filled with a unique yet lovely fantasy imagination. It allowed me to engage with it, my eyes shining like a child's.
토끼와 꽃 오누이의 동화.

Very cute and family friendly.
There is no written or spoken language, everything is conveyed by pictures.
I saw no button to skip a puzzle so I guess you could get stuck but they are not too hard. With one or two puzzles I had no idea what I was supposed to do and just tried everything until it worked. But I really enjoyed all others.
If you like to search for things and clues, enjoy cute graphics and a calm soundtrack, this will be a nice game for you (and possibly your children).

My Brother Rabbit has great cartoony graphics, fun puzzles and adorable characters! Recommended

"My Brother Rabbit" by Artifex Mundi is a visually enchanting game that takes players on a nostalgic journey through a dreamlike world. The art style brings a storybook to life, creating a visually stunning and emotionally resonant experience. This tale unfolds through a series of diverse puzzles, striking a perfect balance between whimsy and emotional depth.
Puzzle enthusiasts will appreciate the game's variety, offering logical challenges and item-based puzzles with a well-tuned difficulty curve. The soundtrack adds another layer to the experience, enhancing emotional moments throughout the journey.
In summary, "My Brother Rabbit" is a delightful blend of nostalgic aesthetics, engaging puzzles, and heartfelt storytelling. The overall experience leaves players with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the artistry in gaming.