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Is The Hour of the Rat worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer players who want a short, time-limited assassination run
- Players who enjoy choosing character order around different strengths and item loss
- Action players interested in using jumps and weapon switches to navigate encounters
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a long campaign may reach the end after the stated 1–2 hours of playtime.
- Players who dislike losing carried items on character death may hit a wall when a ninja falls.
- Players seeking multiplayer shooting may prefer a game built around that format.
Our take on The Hour of the Rat
The clearest sticking point is character death: the run can continue with another ninja, but the fallen character loses every item. Players who rely on carrying resources forward may hit that reset immediately, while those willing to plan the order of four ninjas can adapt their approach.
What is The Hour of the Rat?
This platform game centers on a timed mission to kill an emperor while supplies are scarce.
Select among four ninjas with distinct abilities; after a death, the next available fighter can carry on, but all belongings held by the fallen character are lost. The chosen sequence of ninjas and decisions about collecting or saving objects affect each run. The game features four scrolls, eight enemy varieties, jumping, crouching, blocking, sword attacks, and thrown stars. Scrolls add usable moves. Advanced movement includes springing from lanterns, foes, or projectiles to gain extra height, plus a sliding leap triggered by a rapid retreat. A complete playthrough is listed as taking 1–2 hours.
How The Hour of the Rat plays
- 01Four ninja choices
- Each ninja has an individual strength, and a run can continue with the others after a death.
- 02Items lost on death
- A fallen ninja drops all carried items, making item collection and the order of play consequential.
- 03Movement techniques
- Lanterns, enemies, and projectiles can provide a platform for double jumps, and a quick retreat can lead into a skid jump.
- 04Sword and stars
- Attacks include kicking, sword use, and throwing stars, with a control for switching between the two weapons.
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The Hour of the Rat: platforms & release
Is The Hour of the Rat worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer players who want a short, time-limited assassination run. Skip it if: players looking for a long campaign may reach the end after the stated 1–2 hours of playtime.
Where can I download The Hour of the Rat?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Hour of the Rat's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Hour of the Rat on?
Windows and macOS.
