Rats!

About

Rats! casts you as Reservoir Rat, a rodent on a mission to navigate side-scrolling levels teeming with traps, enemies, and collectibles. The gameplay leans into classic platforming mechanics with precise jumps and timed movements. You’ll dart through environments ranging from sewers to city streets, battling foes and gathering items to progress. The Game Boy and Game Boy Color versions offer slightly different visuals and performance, but both stick to the same straightforward formula. Despite its 1998 release, Rats! has maintained a small but dedicated following. Critics at the time praised its charm and replayability, though technical limitations on handhelds kept it from wider acclaim. With a runtime of roughly four to six hours, it’s a brief but punchy experience that feels nostalgic for early 32-bit platforming fans. The game’s quirky art style and satisfying physics set it apart from more generic entries in the genre.