About the game
Pac Rat (or PacRat) is a maze arcade-style game where you control a rat navigating through mazes to collect all the cheese pieces while avoiding cats that chase you, similar to Pac-Man where you avoid ghosts. The gameplay involves using arrow keys (or swipes on mobile) to move the rat through the maze.
Key gameplay details include:
- Controls: Use the arrow keys (or swipe on mobile) to move the mouse around the maze.
- Objective: Collect all the small pieces of cheese scattered across the maze to complete the level.
- Power-ups: Large cheese wheels located in the corners temporarily turn the mouse into a green monster, granting the ability to chase and "eat" cats. This power-up lasts only a short time.
- Enemies: Four cats chase the mouse; contact with a cat results in losing one of three lives.
- Level design: There are six levels, with increasing difficulty.
- Teleport portals: Left and right sides of the maze have portals to transport quickly from one side to the other.
- Strategy: Players need quick decision-making and strategic movement to avoid cats and efficiently clear the maze.
FAQ
Q1: What is Pac Rat?
A: Pac Rat is a maze arcade-style game inspired by Pac-Man. You control a mouse navigating mazes to collect cheese while avoiding cats.
Q2: How do I play Pac Rat?
A: Use the arrow keys (or swipe on mobile) to move. Collect all small cheese pieces to clear a level. Avoid cats chasing you, and eat large cheese wheels for a temporary power-up to chase and eat the cats.
Q3: How many levels does Pac Rat have?
A: The game typically has six levels, with difficulty increasing at each level.
Q4: What happens when I eat a large cheese wheel?
A: Eating a large cheese wheel turns the mouse into a green monster temporarily, allowing you to chase and eat the cats.
Q5: What if a cat catches me?
A: You lose a life if caught by a cat. Players generally have three lives per game.
Q6: Are there any special features in the maze?
A: Yes, there are teleport portals on the left and right sides of the maze that transport the player quickly across the maze.
Q7: Is Pac Rat harder or easier than Pac-Man?
A: Pac Rat is typically easier than Pac-Man, featuring fewer levels and simpler mechanics, but still requires practice to master movement and timing.
