Catrap (1990)

Developer: Nintendo, Asmik Ace Entertainment
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Game Boy
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Strategy
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 6 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A block-pushing puzzle game with 100 mazes and a time-rewind mechanic that encourages experimentation without frustration.

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About

Catrap is more than just a game of mind-bending intrigue and action. Be the architect of the underground labyrinth and make your own games of intricate mazes. But watch it! Every maze has monsters patrolling the depths of the labyrinth. Help Catgirl and Catboy push around huge blocks to bridge a path to yet another maze, or topple a block a few stories over the pursuing monsters. If you make a mistake, simply use the rewind function and travel back in time to correct it. With 100 mazes in this labyrinth, it will be quite a challenge to get out of the curse's reach. Whether you choose to be a maze builder or a maze solver, we know you can help Catboy and Catgirl land on their feet.

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