''Pharaoh Rebirth'' (ファラオリバース) is a 2016 video game for

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created by independent Japanese game developer Krobon Station.

Story

''Pharaoh Rebirth'' is a

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game starring a bunny named Dr. Jonathan Banfield, set in

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Development

Krobon says he was inspired by '' Castlevania: Symphony of the Night'', and wished to make a game that appealed to him.

Gameplay

''Pharaoh Rebirth'' is a 2D action exploration game, using pixel art. Jonathan is a rabbit who attacks with his ears in a stabbing motion. Holding down the attack button makes him spin his ears, to intercept projectiles. Attacking while jumping makes him spin and attack in all directions.

Release

The game was released in May 2015 for the NicoNico Game Magazine, a service which distributes

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. The game was released as

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, and several are released each month. The game was released as ''Pharaoh Rebirth+'' on the video game distribution service

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on March 17, 2016 and published by Degica. Pharaoh Rebirth+ adds Boss Rush, and a hard mode.

Reception

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'' gave it an 8 out of 10.

References

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External links

Official Website
2016 video games Action-adventure games Degica games Metroidvania games Platformers Video games developed in Japan Windows games Windows-only games