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Catrap
CatrapSolve 100 mind‑bending mazes with rewind time‑travel mechanics
Timeball
TimeballNavigate winding mazes and race the clock in this mind‑bending puzzle challenge
Overview
Description

Catrap drops you into an underground labyrinth where two explorers must push blocks, outwit patrolling monsters, and rewrite their path using a rewind function. Each of the 100 puzzles challenges you to think like both a maze builder and a solver, blending platforming, puzzle‑solving, and strategic action. The game’s unique time‑rewind mechanic lets you correct mistakes instantly, encouraging experimentation without penalty. With simple controls and a charming cat‑girl and cat‑boy duo, Catrap offers a rewarding solo experience for players of all ages.

Timeball puts you in control of a rolling ball that must travel through intricate tubing puzzles. By shifting pieces of the maze, you keep the ball moving while racing against a relentless timer. The game offers 100 increasingly difficult levels and a unique edit mode that lets you design your own challenges, supporting both solo play and split‑screen multiplayer for friends.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Games
Puzzle Games
Best for
Puzzle lovers and retro gaming fans
Puzzle enthusiasts and retro gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99−50%
$19.99
release date
1990-06-01
1990-12-31
Specifications
developer
Nintendo, Asmik Ace Entertainment
Hudson Soft, Tonkin House, Now Production
publisher
Nintendo, Asmik Ace Entertainment
NEC, Hudson Soft, Tonkin House, Brøderbund Software
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative rewind mechanic
  • Rich variety of 100 puzzles
  • Charming retro aesthetic
  • Simple controls suitable for all ages
  • Addictive timed puzzles
  • Robust level editor
  • Local multiplayer split‑screen
  • Retro aesthetic appeals to nostalgia
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player
  • No modern graphics upgrades
  • Replayability may wane after completing all mazes
  • Limited to single‑player and local multiplayer only
  • No online leaderboards
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
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