Rat Attack! N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Puzzle

Rat Attack!

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SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperPure Entertainment
PublisherMindscape
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, Rat Attack! is a puzzle game developed by Pure Entertainment and published by Mindscape.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 10 N64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

Rat Attack! supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Rat Attack! 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.

Rat Attack! gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Rat Attack! cheats & codes

17 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

P1 Dual Activator8117B4A4 0000
P1 Activator 18017B4A4 0000
P1 Activator 28017B4A5 0000
P2 Dual Activator8117B4AC 0000
P2 Activator 18017B4AC 0000
P2 Activator 28017B4AD 0000

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Rat Attack! walkthroughs & guides

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Rat Attack! FAQ

When did Rat Attack! come out on the N64?

Rat Attack! was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Rat Attack!?

It was developed by Pure Entertainment and published by Mindscape.

Is Rat Attack! multiplayer?

Yes. Rat Attack! supports up to 4 players.

How long does Rat Attack! take to play?

As a puzzle game, Rat Attack! 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 Rat Attack! 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.

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