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Game Boy Color · Puzzle / Platformer
Rats!
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Platformer |
| Developer | Tarantula Studios |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 1998, Rats! is a puzzle game developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive. It blends puzzle and platformer elements.
It belongs to the GBC's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBC releases from 1998 include Wario Land II, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Bomberman Quest. Among the 38 GBC puzzle games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
Tarantula Studios also made Grand Theft Auto 2, Austin Powers: Oh, Behave! and Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Rats! is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Rats! walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Rats! FAQ
When did Rats! come out on the GBC?
Rats! was released for the Game Boy Color in 1998.
Who made Rats!?
It was developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.
Is Rats! multiplayer?
No. Rats! is a single-player game.
How long does Rats! take to play?
As a puzzle game, Rats! typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Rats! on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.