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Ratrace by Malte Hedenstrom

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made by Malte Hedenstrom for Ludum Dare 56 (JAM)

screenshot_01.png Get your revenge on the endless cats that steal your peace.

Being a rat can be hard, nobody want you in their homes and they always invade yours, but this time it's different. The cats may be quick but the floor is slippery, use your superior agility to make them trash the home and put the blame on them. One day, the house might be all yours.

How to play: Lure the cats to chase you, run around and have them smash as many items as possible, after enough damage a cat is evicted. screenshot_04.png Evict all cats to win!

Controls:

WASD: movement

Mouse: look

Link https://mr-m123.itch.io/ratrace
Link https://mr-m123.itch.io/ratrace
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/56/ratrace

Ratings

Overall 603th 3.489⭐ 48🧑‍⚖️
Fun 495th 3.456⭐ 47🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 268th 3.63⭐ 48🧑‍⚖️
Theme 532th 3.685⭐ 48🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 593th 3.6⭐ 47🧑‍⚖️
Humor 294th 3.5⭐ 46🧑‍⚖️
Mood 635th 3.422⭐ 47🧑‍⚖️
Given 34🗳️ 76🗨️

Feedback

SHAKIROVICH
07. Oct 2024 · 22:55 UTC
Im unable to extract it for some reason.
Matthieu Riboulot
07. Oct 2024 · 23:03 UTC
A bit confusing at first but pretty funny when you manage to play it as intended
MistaGiggles
07. Oct 2024 · 23:05 UTC
Confusing initially, but fun none the less. I like the bullet-time you get after getting a cat to smash something.
Taximan981
07. Oct 2024 · 23:08 UTC
What an amazing idea, the game is hard to get more then 500 points but its so clever, great work!
poboy
07. Oct 2024 · 23:28 UTC
Lmao I got dropbear-ed by a cat :D

Love the cat physics and how they ice-skate everywhere, god they are fast. After awhile I got pretty decent at kiting them forever but getting them to hit props is another challenge entirely. I enjoyed this, super fun and the graphics/slowmo were enjoyable.

Best I got was 1200, 2 cats/6props.
Alyxx116
08. Oct 2024 · 01:20 UTC
its enjoyable, quite hard to get more than 550 points though
Kluvenlaroplan
08. Oct 2024 · 11:16 UTC
@SHAKIROVICH Hmm, I have looked into it myself, and I am guessing you used the normal "Extract All" right? - I do not know why but when I tried that myself just now, it did not work - I would recomend trying with 7Zip, or something Similar, as that is working for me at least. - if you are still intersted in giving the rat a try! :D
edali
08. Oct 2024 · 12:10 UTC
I love the idea! it came up in our brainstorming, and i'm glad someone tried it out! good job!
derllie
08. Oct 2024 · 13:22 UTC
i love the idea of the game, u did a great job!
LDJam user 262766
08. Oct 2024 · 13:54 UTC
Interesting game but little bit hard for me
HardyTryer
08. Oct 2024 · 15:11 UTC
It's a bit hard to control the mouse and the camera spins fast, but it's good)
Slava Besckaravainii
08. Oct 2024 · 15:59 UTC
Nice game, interesting mechanic, had a little problem with realizing how to destroy object but then got it, and had also problem with extracting zip archive but eventually extracted it through 7-zip
kaviasko
08. Oct 2024 · 18:51 UTC
Feels nice to run around, has some horror game vibes. The cat eviction goes hard
Kluvenlaroplan
08. Oct 2024 · 18:53 UTC
@edali Thank you! - Would have been interesting to see your take on the theme! - however I do enjoy your slug game as it is! :D
Kluvenlaroplan
08. Oct 2024 · 18:55 UTC
@slava-Besckaravainii @MistaGiggles @Matthieu Riboulo Thank you for playing, Yeah I agree it is quite confusing to understand what to do - We should defitely have added a quick tutorial, if so a text popup explaining the mechanics at start - I am glad you figured it out and got some cats evicted!!! - those cute fuzzy little guys, out on the street! Great job I am proud of you guys <3
Kluvenlaroplan
08. Oct 2024 · 18:58 UTC
@HardyTryer @Anton4ik @Alyxx116 @Taximan981 Thank you all for playing! Yeah, we did not have that much time for balancing, One trick I have picked up is running zig zack alot - the cats dont turn so well and it can win you some time, in the frantic ness - but its still quite hard to get them to the corners where all the breakables are - We should have populated the scene better I think, the center is quite empty.
Kluvenlaroplan
08. Oct 2024 · 19:02 UTC
@poboy haha Yeah, getting dropbear-ed by cats is a hilarious, all be it quite frustrating thing to happend - Good job on learning how to dodge them, can´t say me or my partner has gotten any good at it.


Thank you for playing, glad you enjoyed it! Those poor 2 cats, now left without a home D: all because of you! XD
Div00
08. Oct 2024 · 19:18 UTC
Really innovative idea! I loved the bullet time effect when the cats get evicted, great touch. If I could suggest any improvements, it would be the lighting, as the game feels a bit too dark at times. Also, adding more destructible objects would help keep the room from feeling empty, especially when so many cats are spawned.
Budaniel
08. Oct 2024 · 19:20 UTC
I like the concept, but the intense depth of field effect is a little overwhelming and makes seeing where I'm going harder than it probably should be. I maxed out at getting two cats evicted before getting caught. Them cats are vicious! lol
CrozzY
08. Oct 2024 · 21:23 UTC
It's a pretty interesting game, I enjoyed spending time in it))
NeoAwesomeon
08. Oct 2024 · 21:24 UTC
Score 6800
Evictions 10

Love the idea. The camera angle and the AI were a little weird to get used to, but the gameplay was very good. I love all of the detail that went into the destructible items. A bit tricky, but overall a nice, quick experience.
Mechazawa
08. Oct 2024 · 21:27 UTC
really fun idea. in the beginning the mouse does not run but one a cat sees you the running animation starts. Really love the slowmotion bits. overall fun concept but takes some getting used to the gameplay. music adds to the vibe
multiifruittt
08. Oct 2024 · 21:29 UTC
It's very interesting, but I've been stumped for a long time.
Lussard Studio
08. Oct 2024 · 21:34 UTC
Great concept ! I loved the atmosphere of the game. The end screen has really a scary vibe haha
someone
08. Oct 2024 · 22:03 UTC
Love the artwork. The DOF blur was well done so you can sort-of see the cats lurking in the distance. Good fun.
Not immediately obvious what you needed to do. Failed several times with 0 score trying to find a bolt hole at first.
I managed 2400 damage, 2 cats, 12 props.
nimidori311-
09. Oct 2024 · 00:29 UTC
great idea！
barryrichter
09. Oct 2024 · 01:11 UTC
Really cute art. I love the cats!
JuanRod707
09. Oct 2024 · 01:55 UTC
Loved this concept! To use your rival strength to get score is a brillian twist on the cat and mouse concept. Great job!
Sharky3188
09. Oct 2024 · 02:45 UTC
A fun concept that suits the theme well. I found the camera was a real issue. The controls felt inverted. I also think it would be nice to telegraph when a cat is about to land on an area as i would constantly lose a run to a random cat spawning.
The game felt very dark on my screen main screen as well, almost at a point of it becoming hard to see.
Overall i liked the physics destruction system, with a few other areas fleshed out it would be a really fun game.
hidden61ade
09. Oct 2024 · 03:29 UTC
5/5 I don’t care, it’s a RAT game!!
shimail
09. Oct 2024 · 07:35 UTC
Run mouse ruuuuun! A fun game in a jam environment)
Mitsukoy
09. Oct 2024 · 13:29 UTC
I really like the concept ! it was very fun !
Zenorke
10. Oct 2024 · 09:51 UTC
Haha loved the concept of destroying objects with the cats, it was fun!
Phyrocast
10. Oct 2024 · 11:02 UTC
Nice game! I'd have liked it to be a bit brighter to better see what was happening, but otherwise once i got my bearing it was very fun!
Kutase
10. Oct 2024 · 18:31 UTC
Really liked the concept! The mechanics are simple but engaging, and the atmosphere draws you in. With a bit more polish, this could be even better. Great work!
LDJam user 0
10. Oct 2024 · 19:07 UTC
I'd say I didn't enjoy the game that much, the concept was good, but the execution not so much for me, it would be better if it had sounds and vfxs, also I find the post processing a little bit annoying (my pc too lol) but that's more of a preference. nonetheless, great job and congratulations on launching the game on time!
Stalemeat
12. Oct 2024 · 11:53 UTC
Cool game. I wasn't feeling it at first but it did grow on me. I like how the entire presentation was done, with the menus, music, slow down when cats get evicted, transitions etc. It was fun!
Petr Vejchoda
16. Oct 2024 · 21:23 UTC
We also created a game, where you play as mouse. However we were unable to crate NPC cats in time. I like the looks of your game too.
PSV Games Studio
23. Oct 2024 · 23:19 UTC
Very interesting and fun game! I liked the graphics and gameplay, although it was a bit difficult for me, maybe a place to hide from the cat would be interesting, sometimes I was surrounded by cats and there was no escape.
Overall, good job!