Ratyrinth

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"Ratyrinth" is a side-scrolling precision platformer where you play as a rat separated from his family and lost in a dangerous forest. With challenging mazelike levels, retro presentation, and minimalistic 2-tone pixel art, you'll run, jump, swim, and climb your way through gradually increasing difficulties. Instant respawns and the ability to retry make for a forgiving yet engaging experience, with customizable color palettes adding an extra touch of personalization.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music4 positive mentions

Charming art style and adorable rat character enhance the overall experience.
Well-designed levels provide a balanced challenge that is fun without being overly frustrating.
Fluid controls and catchy music contribute to a polished and enjoyable gameplay experience.

Climbing mechanics on spiderwebs and cages can feel clunky and awkward.
Some levels lack polish, with inconsistent enemy collision and design quality.
The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and incredible, enhancing the overall experience alongside the well-designed levels and charming art style. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, making it a significant aspect for fans of 2D platformers.
- “Would recommend if you enjoy 2D platformers, cute rats, and good music.”
- “Very fun game with great level design and music; the art is adorable as well.”
- “The one-bit style is mad slept on, and I cannot say enough about the music; holy smokes, the music is incredible, Lemon did fantastic.”
- “The music is almost there and the level design has its moments.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their charming art style and well-designed levels, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Players appreciate the cute character design and the overall aesthetic, which complements the game's engaging challenge and smooth controls.
- “The cute rat and well-designed levels create a visually appealing experience, complemented by an art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with beautifully crafted environments that draw you into the game world.”
- “The art style and music work together harmoniously, making every moment visually captivating.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the gameplay could benefit from additional mechanics, such as the ability to stomp on enemies, and suggest that the web-grabbing feature needs refinement, drawing comparisons to the controls of Super Mario World for better responsiveness.
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a variety of mechanics that keep each session fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the controls feel responsive and intuitive, making it easy to jump right into the action.”
- “The level design is fantastic, offering a perfect balance of challenge and fun that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “It would be nice if the enemies could be stomped on or something similar, and the web-grabbing mechanic could use a bit of refining. The universal reference for controlling continues to be Super Mario World.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, which leads to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by quirky and unexpected elements, exemplified by the amusing "funny rat arc" that adds a lighthearted and entertaining twist to the gameplay.
- “This is my funny rat arc.”