Over the past few weeks, many new players have tried Bunny Guys. Because of that, I would like to answer some frequently asked questions and share a few tips about certain mechanics that often cause confusion.
I would also love to hear about your experiences:
What did you enjoy most about Bunny Guys?
Which parts challenged you the most?
What would you like to see in future updates?
I have also heard your requests for more maps. At the moment, I am taking things a little slower while already working on new updates and improvements for the game in the background.
For me, the last two weeks have also been a complete 180-degree turn. For almost three years, Bunny Guys was more of a small game flying under the radar. Suddenly, thousands of players tried the game, and the community grew enormously in a very short time.
Bunny Guys is not a relaxing climbing game, even if it may look like one. At its core, it is about endurance, precision, and perseverance. Whether you are competing with other players or simply against yourself, the pressure to keep going despite setbacks and the desire to reach the goal no matter what are essential parts of the experience.
Mistakes, setbacks, and stressful situations are intentionally part of the game.
The following examples show some areas that are often misunderstood and should help you better understand the climb. Further below, there are two videos that may help you as well.
These rocks are among the obstacles that many players find especially challenging.
At first glance, they may sometimes seem unpredictable, but the shape of the rock actually plays an important role. Depending on where and how you land, the bunny can find different amounts of grip. If you do not pay attention to the surface, you can quickly slip off again.
If every landing worked automatically, there would hardly be any challenge left at this point. That is exactly why these rocks are so tricky.
The following image shows an example of a more favorable and a less favorable position.
Position also plays an important role when jumping off platforms. It is important not to step beyond the edge, even if it may not always feel that way from your perspective.
Especially in stressful situations, it can happen that the bunny is already slightly sticking out over the platform. Even small differences in position can affect the jump and make jumps more difficult than expected.
To illustrate this, I have prepared some images that show the difference between a favorable and an unfavorable position.
This mattress is a tough one, I know, many of you absolutely cannot stand it.
Here too, position plays an important role. If you jump too far to the left or right onto the mattress, you will be launched in that direction accordingly. If you land as close to the center as possible, the bunny will bounce much straighter upward. If you are positioned a little further forward, you can direct the jump more strongly forward.
Another important point: Hold the sprint key (Shift) while jumping and keep your movement direction. This gives the bunny additional momentum, which can make the jump much easier.
As with many obstacles in Bunny Guys, this also applies here: With a bit of practice, the mattress becomes much more predictable than it first appears.
In general, the bunny can grab onto most objects in the game. On these platforms, the red-marked areas serve as the intended grab zones.
The light-marked surfaces, however, cannot be grabbed.
The reason for this is simple: If you could grab onto all surfaces, certain obstacles and jumping sections could be bypassed, which would remove part of the challenge.
The images show the difference between a valid and an invalid position for grabbing.
Some players were a bit confused when joining servers because, after connecting, they could only fly through the world with the camera.
This is the spectator mode. With this camera, you can watch other players during their ongoing run.
Why does spectator mode exist?
When you join a server, it may be that the round has already started. In that case, you can no longer actively participate in the ongoing round and will automatically be placed into spectator mode.
If the lobby is still in the countdown, however, you can join the session normally and participate in the round.
Planned improvements
I will improve the server list and spectator mode a bit in the future so that it is easier to see which servers have already started and which ones you can still actively join.
If you would like to better understand some obstacles, I have linked two videos:
A normal playthrough that shows the usual path through Bunny Guys.
A speedrun where experienced players show which techniques and shortcuts are possible.
Both videos can help you better understand certain mechanics and discover new routes.
If you have questions about the game, specific mechanics, or suggestions for future updates, feel free to write them in the comments.
I read through your feedback and try to answer as many questions as possible. However, please understand that due to the many messages, I cannot always reply immediately and may occasionally miss something.
Nevertheless, I really enjoy reading your suggestions, wishes, and experiences, and I appreciate every constructive contribution.
If you are curious, you can find more information and links to my projects on my Steam profile. Ares-X
Good luck on your next climb!