Sneaky Rat
- October 22, 2022
- Waidy Andrade
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Sneaky Rat" is a puzzle game where players must guide a rat through 50 levels filled with obstacles, including light sources that attract a patrolling cat. To reach the cheese in each level, players can manipulate mirrors, gates, boxes, and more to create shadows and avoid being seen. The game features an original soundtrack and is designed for puzzle enthusiasts, offering new challenges in each level.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Interesting mechanics and a charming theme that keeps the gameplay engaging.
- A good variety of puzzles with a decent progression curve, providing a satisfying challenge.
- Well-implemented sokoban-style gameplay with a light-based twist and enjoyable animations.
- Some puzzles can become tedious and overly complex, leading to random trial-and-error solutions.
- Animations cannot be skipped, which may disrupt the flow for some players.
- The game may feel short for those looking for a more extensive experience after completing the 50 levels.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging mechanics that may require some time to master, but they contribute to a satisfying progression through 50 puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty. The game combines classic push block elements with charming themes and innovative twists, making it enjoyable and fresh, though it may not be as challenging as other titles from the same developer. Overall, players find the mechanics to be impressive and the experience enjoyable.
“50 puzzles in total, decent progression curve that ramps up in difficulty, introducing and mixing up its mechanics to keep it feeling fresh.”
“A layer of charm that's a very nice addition to the basic push block puzzle mechanics.”
“Sokoban with a fun theme and twist, a few different mechanics introduced and combined over 50 levels; not as challenging as some other games by the same developer but still an interesting and enjoyable puzzle.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimalistic, lacking any frills or additional content such as mini-games, which may leave players wanting more depth and engagement in the narrative.
“No frills or extras, like story or mini-games.”
“The plot felt disjointed and lacked depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious at times, particularly with certain puzzles, but overall, it offers a satisfying and enjoyable experience that allows for gradual progress.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting that it features a very good soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, complementing the challenging sokoban gameplay.
“Excellent sokoban game with a very good soundtrack and challenging levels.”
