Mad Rat Dead

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: A rat's dream has been left unfulfilled before his death... That is, until he gets a second chance at life! Granted the opportunity to redo his last day on Earth, the player must utilize rat's newfound power to pump his heart in time with the music, lest his time runs out. Mad rat deadA rat's dream has been left unfulfilled before his death... That is, until he gets a second chance at life! Granted the opportunity to redo his last day on Earth, the player must utilize rat's newfound power to pump his heart in time with the music, lest his time runs out. Mad rat dead combines platformer action and rhythm mechanics to have players keep their eyes and ears peeled at all times.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Video Chums
    Nov 26, 2020
    80
    Mad Rat Dead blends 2D platforming and rhythm elements to create a challenging and unique formula that'll definitely keep you hooked.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    May 24, 2021
    80
    Mad Rat Dead offers an entirely unique rhythm action platformer experience, one that is so good you’ll want to surgically attach more ears to your body. Original, addictive and tremendously thrilling, Mad Rat Dead will make you love 2D platformers again.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 24, 2020
    70
    An original mix between rhythm game and platform with a great soundtrack, flawed by some muddled gameplay mechanics.
  4. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 29, 2020
    65
    If you’re a fan of rhythm games then it’s definitely worth checking out Mad Rat Dead. The vibrant punk aesthetic and catchy soundtrack alone makes it worth a gander. But for those of you that are rhythmically challenged then this is a harder sell. The repetitive levels and dull story aren’t going to do much for those gamers that are just looking for a fun platformer.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Nov 3, 2020
    50
    The idea itself didn't seem bad: a mix of rhythm game and platform similar to what we saw in Rayman Legends, with its unforgettable musical levels. The result is instead a mixture that takes the worst of both worlds, between rigid movements and songs on average without bite, and an inexplicable temporal rewinding mechanics that only contributes to interrupting the flow and increasing the annoyance due to the continuous trial & error to which you will be subjected.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Happyspelling
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    I played the Switch version, but both versions of the game are exactly the same.
  2. Markus1639
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Do yourself a favor and play this amazing game! It doesn't matter if it's Switch or PS4, just play it!
  4. Gawkers53
    May 27, 2022
    10
    I need to restore balance to this game's review score. Meow meow meow meow meow
  5. Kazuma-dess
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    If you are a rythm game junky as i am then you will love it.

    To the "Critics" i can only say this: Learn to play with a rythm game instead    If you are a rythm game junky as i am then you will love it.

    To the "Critics" i can only say this: Learn to play with a rythm game instead of giving a bad score.    … Expand
  6. ifail
    May 5, 2023
    10
    Mad Rat Dead is a great blend of a rhythm game and a 2d platformer with a banger ost, great mechanics, good enough story about a rat and hisMad Rat Dead is a great blend of a rhythm game and a 2d platformer with a banger ost, great mechanics, good enough story about a rat and his heart and a bit of jank.… Expand
  7. adri66215
    Jan 29, 2021
    0
    a challenging but fun rhythm game with a kickin' ost and a surprisingly heartfelt story. if you don't mind a little jank, definitely recommenda challenging but fun rhythm game with a kickin' ost and a surprisingly heartfelt story. if you don't mind a little jank, definitely recommend Mad Rat Dead… Expand