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Rabbit is a 2D fighting game, with cartoonish colorful graphics. The game has 8 playable characters - Wu Ling (Rabbit), Tien-Ren (hawk), Eight (ox), Hou-En (wolf), Ja-Koh (snake), Yu-Lan (fox), Rex (tiger) and Eddy (wild boar). The player chooses one from these heroes, and must defeat all opponen...

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Developer
Aorn

Released on
1997

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Fighting

Publisher
Electronic Arts Victor

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Description

Rabbit is a 2D fighting game, with cartoonish colorful graphics. The game has 8 playable characters – Wu Ling (Rabbit), Tien-Ren (hawk), Eight (ox), Hou-En (wolf), Ja-Koh (snake), Yu-Lan (fox), Rex (tiger) and Eddy (wild boar). The player chooses one from these heroes, and must defeat all opponents, plus the final boss.

Each character has a special animal spirit that helps with the battle and they have a spirit’ bar to use these specials. The game uses the joystick plus 4 buttons – for light punch, heavy punch, light kick, and heavy kick.

Rabbit

Overview & History

Released in 1997 by Electronic Arts and developed by Aorn, Rabbit is a cult-classic, cyberpunk-themed 2D fighting game that stood out in arcades for its bizarre character roster and gritty aesthetic. Set in a dystopian future where genetically altered human-animal hybrids are forced to fight in a brutal underground tournament known as the "Rabbit" death match, the game combined traditional sprite-based combat with rapid-fire aerial combos. Unlike standard fighters of the era, Rabbit leaned heavily into a dark, industrial techno soundtrack and a surreal storyline exploring themes of corporate bio-engineering and rebellion, making it a memorable, albeit obscure, relic of late-90s arcade culture.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Rabbit utilizes a fast-paced four-button arcade layout consisting of weak and strong attacks paired with dedicated jump and dash inputs. Players choose from a bizarre lineup of fighters—such as a cybernetically enhanced assassin rabbit, a mutated bulldog, and bio-engineered humanoids—each featuring distinct transformation mechanics. By executing successful combos, characters build up a "Wild Meter" that unlocks devastating super moves and temporary hyper-speed states. The fighting engine emphasizes high-mobility aerial skirmishes, allowing players to air-dash, double-jump, and execute mid-air juggles reminiscent of classic anime fighters. Stages feature dynamic multi-tiered scrolling backgrounds that immerse players deeper into the neon-soaked, decaying cyberpunk arenas.