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Tom and Jerry: Yankee Doodle's CAT-astrophe is an action game released for MS-DOS in 1990. Published by Hi-Tech Expressions, Inc., it is a licensed title based on the animated series, incorporating puzzle elements and presented from a side view perspective. Players assume the role of Jerry the mouse within a single interactive environment.

The player controls Jerry, who is pursued by Tom the cat. The primary objective is to evade capture until a set timer expires, which concludes the session. Gameplay involves navigating the room to find and use various props scattered around the environment to hinder Tom. These interactive items include firecrackers and knitting needles, which can be employed defensively. Jerry can also access specific locations, such as a mouse hole, which lead to brief interactive sequences like riding down an ironing board or piloting a makeshift aircraft.

Progression is structured around surviving the chase within the chosen time limit, after which the game can be restarted. Control is managed through keyboard inputs, with arrow keys for movement, a designated key for jumping, and another for using collected items. The game offers two selectable difficulty levels, influencing the challenge of outmaneuvering Tom and utilizing the environmental objects effectively during each playthrough.