Underplayed Gems

CatRoots

CatRoots cover
Developer
Marigul Management
Publisher
Nintendo
Platforms
Nintendo 64

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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

Cancelled E3 2000 curiosity starring a cartoon cat fleeing a violent mouse, never seen again after its debut trailer.

actioncomedyquirkyunreleasedmysteriouslightheartedarcade-style

About

Developed by an unknown team under Marigul Management, a video of a game called CatRoots was displayed at E3 2000, but no details were made available. The video shows a red, cartoon cat running from a homicidal mouse attacking it with weapons, including a hammer, ninja stars and a flamethrower. At the end of the video, the cat is pinned and defeated by the mouse's pointed tail, and a Game Over sign is shown, suggesting you played as the cat. The game was never shown or mentioned again.

Screenshots

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