Mad Rat

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Mad Rat casts you as a mouse dodging hazards in a department store nightmare. Navigate shifting platforms by moving left or right and leaping between levels while snatching cheese to progress. The catch: conveyor belts speed up each time you collect 10 pieces, tightening the tension. A relentless cat prowls below, darting between floors to trigger instant respawns if it corners you. Fall through the floor or let all three lives drain and the game ends. Tight controls and escalating difficulty make this a standout for its era. The Mad Rat power-up adds a strategic twist, letting you turn the tables on the cat but requiring careful timing to use effectively. With its simple yet punishing loop of dodge, grab, and survive, this 1983 title holds up as a brisk test of reflexes.