PlayStation · Puzzle / Action
Rat Attack!
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Action |
| Developer | Pure Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Pure Entertainment and published by Mindscape, Rat Attack! arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.
Rat Attack! supports up to 2 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 PS1 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! cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Reversed Joker Command P1 | D0100408
???? |
|---|---|
| Infinite lives+health | 80112CB8
000F |
| Have all collected to finish | 8010F800
0032 |
| Unlock Banubis | 800CFDAC
00FF |
| Unlock Pearl | 800CFDBC
00FF |
| Unlock Garden | 800CFE5C
00FF |
Rat Attack! walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Rat Attack! FAQ
When did Rat Attack! come out on the PS1?
Rat Attack! was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Rat Attack!?
It was developed by Pure Entertainment and published by Mindscape.
Is Rat Attack! multiplayer?
Yes. Rat Attack! supports up to 2 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.