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Platform
TurboGrafx-16
Genres
Shoot 'em Up
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Minakuchi Engineering
Publishers
Video System
Release date
October 19, 1990

Summary

Rabio Lepus Special transforms the classic arcade shooter into a home‑console experience on the TurboGrafx‑16. While the original 1987 arcade run—known as Rabbit Punch in North America—spanned eight distinct stages, this version squeezes them into just two, effectively halving the level count. The redesign isn’t just about brevity; enemies and bosses have been shuffled around, and several boss patterns have been tweaked to keep the pacing fresh. Those familiar with the arcade will notice the altered attack sequences, which add a subtle layer of strategy for players tackling the game on a couch rather than in an arcade cabinet. The result is a tighter, more balanced shoot‑‘em‑up that still captures the spirit of the original.

Storyline

In Rabio Lepus Special, the tranquil realm of Bunnyland is suddenly besieged by an alien invasion. The invaders abduct the king, the princess, and her sister, plunging the kingdom into chaos. The royal family’s combat mecha, USAGI, is activated to confront the threat. It battles through alien forces and ultimately defeats the alien overlord known as the Demon King. With the villain vanquished, USAGI rescues the hostages and restores peace to Bunnyland.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single