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Catrap

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Also known as
Pitman Power Paws ど思考型パズルゲーム ピットマン

A puzzle game where you clear screens of monsters by pushing boulders and digging through terrain.

Catrap (known as Pitman in Japan) was released for the Game Boy in Japan on June 1, 1990, and in North America in 1990. The legacy year 1985 is incorrect for this platform version.

About Catrap

Catrap is a puzzle game where players navigate a series of single-screen stages. The objective involves eliminating all enemies within an enclosed castle environment to progress.

The core mechanics blend elements of pushing objects and strategic movement. Characters can push boulders and interact with terrain features like ladders and destructible ground. Enemies are defeated by moving horizontally into them, but vertical positioning offers no offensive advantage.

Players control one of two transformed cat-human characters, whose selection influences only the background music. In certain puzzles, both characters are available simultaneously, allowing the player to switch between them to solve more complex scenarios. A rewind function permits the reversal of moves, offering a way to correct mistakes.

Progress through the one hundred rounds is challenging, with difficulty escalating. The stages can be attempted in any sequence, allowing players to bypass puzzles and return later. An included editor supports the creation of custom puzzles, though these cannot be saved permanently.

Catrap Screenshots

12 images
Title screen (Japan)
Title screen (USA/UK)
Main menu
The first round is easy, just walk to the right.
First round solved.
About to punch a badguy.
You can also play as the girl.
No way out, time to rewind.
Round select, you can play the rounds in any order.
Round 17
Round 31, you have to work together.
Round 43, with different badguys