One of the most important games of our time. When I first started my journey through the wild world of Mouse Sneaking, I was expecting a mobile game clone not worth my time, but astonishingly, I was pleasantly surprised from the jump at the breathtaking masterclass storytelling of even the first cutscene. In this game, you assume the role of one "James R Ratinski", an esteemed lawyer and veteran whom goes about his normal day to day life until a force from the stars comes to his world and begins to commit genocide upon its inhabitants. James, being a veteran, is a victim of PTSD, and these events send him into a traumatic rage, unlocking a power deep within him known as the "Cheeseforce". Throughout the game, James has hallucinations to his time in the Vietcong war, which during gameplay segments can change the game from a rampant platformer action FPS to a spine chilling and mind twisting psychological horror game as James is forced to relive the tragedies of the bloodied past, and the new tragedy of the fall of Ratkind.

The developers do a good job at bringing brevity to the bleak setting with mini-games scattered throughout the war-torn world, and good character writing with its supporting cast. In one instance, you can take a load off and have go-kart races with shopping carts in the parking lots of (mostly) intact Walrats, or having a rap battle with HoodRat Master Tyrese in Da 'Burbs. The crazy cast of characters you will meet along the way are as endearing as they are tragic. You will laugh along side Rattario as he learns to walk again after losing his legs saving his son from the Space SS, and cry as the love interest Rattina is devoured during her self-sacrifice to save you from the dreaded Hole Plugger Monster.

The sound design of this game is top notch, with a score of collaborating artists working together to bring you one of the greatest soundtracks of all time. In the mix you have the likes of: Trent Reznor, Ronnie James Die, Cardi B, XXXTENTACION, Amadeus Mozart, Kanye West, David Allen Coe, Mario Judah, MGMT, The Doors and more. When you're not being serenaded by the lyrical genius on display, you are left in a world that feels all to real thanks to the excellent soundscape design from the Timeless JustinRPG.


I leave this game feeling fulfilled, and having played it, I truly do believe I have seen true art, I have discovered the meaning of life, and I believe I can die happy.
$14.88 well spent.
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