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Rat Attack came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, published by Interplay Entertainment. It was part of that wave of quirky, experimental titles on the console that didn't try to compete with the big platformers or adventure games. You controlled a little green alien named Zorb, who was tasked with clearing out infestations of rats on Earth. The premise was simple and a bit silly, which fit right in with the era's willingness to try almost any concept.

You guide Zorb through various single screen levels, each one a maze like room filled with rats. Your main tool is a vacuum gun that sucks up the rodents. The objective is straightforward: clear every rat from the level before time runs out. Key mechanics include setting traps to corral the fast moving rats and using power ups that temporarily freeze them or increase your suction power. The pacing is frantic, as the rats multiply quickly if you don't manage them, and the difficulty comes from their sheer numbers and speed. It feels like a chaotic, real time puzzle where you are constantly on the move.