Rat Simulator
- July 27, 2017
- Visualnoveler
Get on Steam"Rat Simulator" is a survival stealth role-playing game where you play as a rat, with the goal of infecting a suburban neighborhood with the plague to create a rat's paradise. Experience the life of a hunted rat, avoiding detection from humans and fighting off pestmen. Infect 9 unique houses and avoid being exterminated to win. Stealth gameplay and strategic infection spread are key elements to success.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and silly experience that captures the chaotic life of a rat, providing endless enjoyment.
- The voice acting and humorous dialogue add a unique charm, making the gameplay entertaining and memorable.
- Despite its simplicity, the game offers interesting mechanics and a unique premise of infecting a neighborhood, which many players found engaging.
- The game can become repetitive quickly, with similar objectives and house layouts leading to a lack of variety.
- Controls are often frustrating, with issues like janky movement and poor camera angles detracting from the overall experience.
- Some players found the difficulty spikes, particularly in boss battles, to be unfair and rage-inducing, impacting their enjoyment.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally easy and enjoyable, featuring a variety of interesting mechanics that keep players engaged, particularly in the early stages. However, the experience becomes repetitive in the final houses, as the objectives do not evolve significantly. Overall, the game offers a unique take on the simulator genre, with well-crafted mechanics that enhance the atmosphere and provide a decent time-killing experience.
“Gameplay feels pretty unique compared to other simulator-type games.”
“Every mechanic in this game is fine-tuned to the player's benefit, and the world is expertly crafted to add atmosphere in ways you would never expect.”
“You do have to take a little away for graphics, but there is a lot of gameplay to be done here, and the objectives kept me looking forward and trying to progress in my life as a rat.”
“By far the most annoying of the mechanics, as it can be reset on you for almost any reason.”
“Game steadily feeds you new mechanics as you go from house to house, keeping things interesting, but eventually it stops, and the final 4-5 houses are very repetitive with the exact same goals.”
“That made gameplay a lot easier.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying the absurd and often silly dialogue from the characters, which includes memorable one-liners and quirky interactions. While some found the humor to be repetitive, the overall comedic tone, especially in the context of the game's premise, adds to its charm and enjoyment. The voice acting, though criticized, contributes to the humor in an endearing way, making it a delightful experience for fans of lighthearted comedy.
“In summation, it's a cute, funny game, and a must-play for rat lovers.”
“Voice acting is really bad but in an oddly good way; it's very funny things NPCs say: 'I got complimented on my driving today; I got a note on my car that said, "parking fine".' 'People say I am odd but I have the heart of a small boy; it's sitting on my desk.' 'Have aliens from outer space brainwashed me?' 'Are there ghosts in my house?' The pest control are three dudes with flamethrowers; if they can't find the rat, they often comment on how they plan to go get ice cream.”
“However, the dialogue is hilarious enough to make up for it.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with repetitive missions and environments that detract from the overall experience. While some players found enjoyment in the stealth mechanics and tense moments, the lack of variety and the frustrating pest control mechanics led to a decline in engagement. Overall, the desire for a more developed narrative and improved gameplay elements suggests potential for a sequel.
“I would love to see a sequel, with more time and money invested in developing a full story with multiple missions and fully functioning controls.”
“The voice acting feels natural and the missions feel tense.”
“(shooting poison, spreading the plague, and saving other little rats was a little more in-depth than I expected. Nothing amazing, and all the missions get reused through the entire game, but being stealthy around a house and knowing when to run or attack was fun.)”
“The home layouts get reused, missions don't get much variety, and getting chased around starts to make the game feel like a chore, which is too bad.”
“The pest control will spawn in the houses and there will be about 3-5 chasing you down most of the time. They are really buggy and annoying to get off your back. You can't run out of the house or your missions will reset, and you can't really run because they catch up with you easily. Their fire spray will hit no matter what. You can only hide under certain tables. 90% of the time, hiding under a bed will be your best bet. Even then, you have to wait a good minute for the percentage to start going down and then another 30 seconds for the pest guys to despawn. Having this happen very often made my enjoyment decline very quickly.”
“Only 30.3% even bothered finishing the first mission.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game vary significantly among reviews; while some describe them as simple and basic, others praise them as stunning and perfectly designed to reflect a rat's perspective. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, contributing positively to the gameplay experience, despite some noting that they may not be the game's primary focus.
“The graphics are stunning, the voice acting is extremely well done, the controls were well planned and very smooth, and the characters were so real.”
“The graphics are perfect and I wouldn't change a thing.”
“The graphics are perfectly akin to the way a rat sees the world and the controls are great.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“I was disappointed by the low-resolution textures and bland character models.”
“The visual effects are underwhelming and fail to create an immersive experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to persistent bugs, particularly with pest control mechanics that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences. Players often find themselves overwhelmed by relentless enemies, with limited options for evasion or hiding, which detracts from overall enjoyment. While some acknowledge the game's fun elements, the instability significantly impacts the gaming experience.
“The pest control will spawn in the houses and there will be about 3-5 chasing you down most of the time. They are really buggy and annoying to get off your back. You can't run out of the house or your missions will reset, and you can't really run because they catch up with you easily. Their fire spray will hit no matter what. You can only hide under certain tables. 90% of the time, hiding under a bed will be your best bet. Even then, you have to wait a good minute for the percentage to start going down and then another 30 seconds for the pest guys to despawn. Having this happen very often made my enjoyment decline very quickly.”
“It's a little buggy sometimes but it's a fun game.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the intense battles, immersing players in the experience. However, some users noted issues with sound effects, particularly finding certain noises, like the flamethrower, excessively loud even when music and sound effects were turned down.
“The incredible music that amplifies the heated battle between man and rodent is amazing and made me feel like a rat.”
“Despite having all the music and sound effects turned down in the options, the Pestman's flamethrower noise was deafening.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel tedious after a short while.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be monotonous and tedious, as the repetitive goals across different houses contribute to a lack of variety, further exacerbated by an ineffective stealth system.
“It's so monotonously repetitive and tedious, as every house has more or less the same goals, not being helped by the stealth system—if you can even call that.”
“The grinding feels endless and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really drains the fun out of the experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is significantly enhanced by its incredible music, which intensifies the experience of the conflict between man and rodent, allowing players to deeply connect with the narrative and feel immersed in the role of a rat.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its meticulous design, with every mechanic enhancing the player's experience and contributing to an unexpectedly immersive world.
“Every mechanic in this game is fine-tuned to the player's benefit, and the world is expertly crafted to add atmosphere in ways you would never expect.”
“The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create an atmosphere that pulls you into the game like no other.”
“The haunting music and detailed environments work together to create a truly captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
