And from the Steam reviews, the absurdity of it all is clearly appreciated by its player base: "This game is a glorious trainwreck. New York Rat Simulator isn't trying to be anything groundbreaking, but it is an enjoyable way to spend an hour or so. These adorable pests are hearty, brave, and brilliant, and a simulator that's just about being a rat, eating pizza, and causing chaos is a game that truly understands the power of the rat. I cried at a rat carcass (this happens frequently).Īnd while I have never seen the elusive Pizza Rat (opens in new tab), any self-respecting New Yorker will admit they have a mix of fear and respect for the rodent population of our city.I watched a rat run through the dog park and wreak havoc.I walked past a sealed garbage bag lying on the sidewalk that began to crinkle and undulate with the bodes of several rats that had chewed a hole in it to get to its goodies.A rat ran across my foot while I was wearing sandals and I felt its little feet on my feet.I've lived in Brooklyn for nearly seven years, and the following rat-related things have happened to me: This game isn't pretentious or high-brow - this is camp.Īnd it captures a special brand of ridiculousness that New Yorkers are especially well-equipped to understand. New York Rat Simulator's PS2-era graphics and hyper-simplistic gameplay harken back to a bygone gaming era, one where there were games exactly like this sitting on Blockbuster's shelves.
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