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My only crit is initially it wasn't obvious which rats I was controlling, then I realised I could just spawn more and more!\n\nThe absolute chaos that was ensued was great, even though the graphics aren't the best I actually think even if something like this went into full production it benefits from a super minimalistic art style like this.\n\nGreat job!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1089423,"author_name":"HardyTryer","author_uid":"hardytryer","epoch":1728385741,"text":"@marknormington Thanks! Years of mobile development have left a deep mark on me! haha","format":"md","likes":3,"spam":"N"},{"id":1089449,"author_name":"Dinorex","author_uid":"dinorex","epoch":1728385864,"text":"Wery funy game! I like that rat sound and stylize effects.\nIt would be cool if there was some way to lose, or have restrictions on how many rats spawn, but maybe then it wouldn't be as fun)","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1090617,"author_name":"derllie","author_uid":"derllie","epoch":1728394558,"text":"its really so fun game, awesome!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1090682,"author_name":"ostqv","author_uid":"ostqv","epoch":1728395046,"text":"such a fun game, so simple and catchy","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1090831,"author_name":"LDJam user 396085","author_uid":"396085","epoch":1728396084,"text":"simple, rat and perfect ... i like rat","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093200,"author_name":"tinykidtoo","author_uid":"tinykidtoo","epoch":1728411061,"text":"I love how people explode!  It's a nice and satisfying reaction to my giant death ball of rats.  I had so many I lost track of my cursor.  But that didn't matter, I was more focused on causing terror with my army!","format":"md","likes":3,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093438,"author_name":"LDJam user 399564","author_uid":"399564","epoch":1728412269,"text":"i hate rat but i like this game, it's so catchy!!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093611,"author_name":"PlusMinus","author_uid":"plusminus","epoch":1728413268,"text":"yes I am and the entry is genious :D","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093676,"author_name":"Jadener","author_uid":"jadener","epoch":1728413656,"text":"I liked the anarchy. The only bad thing was that the mouse arrow could have been more visible to see what you are doing. 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I really do suggest making a full version!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1099401,"author_name":"Sviborg","author_uid":"sviborg","epoch":1728483565,"text":"just an explosion of emotions! \ud83c\udfae\ud83d\udc2d I couldn't come, create an army of rats and watch them wreak havoc! \ud83d\ude02 The effects of people exploding and the appearance of a giant swarm of rats were so fun and exciting that I just lost track of time.\n\nThe gameplay is very simple, but that's the beauty of it - it's incredibly addictive! Yes, sometimes it was difficult to watch the oxygen \ud83d\uddb1\ufe0f, especially when the rat gets out of control, but this only adds a certain anarchic atmosphere to the game, which makes it even more fun.\n\nGreat work with effects and sound! Every \"plop\" and \"explosion\" creates a sense of fun and criminality. Even despite the minimalist graphics, this only adds charm to the game. the only thing I want is more levels.\n\nOverall, amazing work! A great concept that definitely matches the sequel. \ud83d\udc4f","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1099414,"author_name":"Sviborg","author_uid":"sviborg","epoch":1728483850,"text":"![Screenshot_30.jpg](\/\/\/raw\/2f4\/d1\/z\/6849c.jpg)\n\njust crazy!!!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1099452,"author_name":"eerongal","author_uid":"eerongal","epoch":1728484466,"text":"Fun game! gets hectic pretty fast. I kinda wish that i didnt have to keep tapping to spawn the rats, gets a little tiresome after a while. Otherwise great game!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1101936,"author_name":"IRoRoI","author_uid":"iroroi","epoch":1728514124,"text":"I ate all the people. great game feelings, interaction response is top notch :)","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1102671,"author_name":"JuanRod707","author_uid":"juanrod707","epoch":1728531964,"text":"super fun game, I think you nailed it with the aesthetics as well. Awesome job!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1103633,"author_name":"stormburpee","author_uid":"stormburpee","epoch":1728558797,"text":" I loved the chaos of watching my swarm grow and people explode. It got a bit tiring constantly clicking to spawn more rats, though, and I lost track of my cursor a few times. Overall, a really enjoyable and wild little game!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1103710,"author_name":"Obi_w","author_uid":"obi-w","epoch":1728560269,"text":"\u975e\u5e38\u6709\u8da3\u7684\u6e38\u620f\uff0c\u7b80\u5355\u723d\u5feb\uff0c\u97f3\u6548\u548c\u51fb\u6740\u53cd\u9988\u90fd\u5f88\u5e26\u611fThis game is incredibly fun, simple yet satisfying. The sound effects and kill feedback are both incredibly engaging. It's a joy to play and offers a great gaming experience.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1103933,"author_name":"Slava Besckaravainii","author_uid":"slava-besckaravainii","epoch":1728565978,"text":"Good game :), good graphics noting that there was limited time on developing, my survival rate was... 33 percents,   i tried getting cheese by parkouring on it but i then realized i could just spawn rat on cheese, overall good game!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1108030,"author_name":"mattpopa","author_uid":"mattpopa","epoch":1728678830,"text":"My hand definitely hurts from spamming left and right click :sweat_smile:.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1108496,"author_name":"smilewood","author_uid":"smilewood","epoch":1728697846,"text":"Very silly, very fun. I like all of the different effects going on here, the splatters when people pop are great. 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