In Rockin’ Kats, you play as Willy, a jazz-loving cat out to rescue his girlfriend Jill from Muggsy and his ruthless dog mafia. Released by Atlus in 1991 for the NES, this distinctive platformer stands out with its “Punch Gun”âa spring-loaded boxing glove that functions as both a weapon and a versatile grappling hook, letting you swing through stages and launch yourself over obstacles.
How to play
Use your Punch Gun to defeat enemies, grab and throw items, and grapple onto hooks and ceilings to swing across gaps.
- Arrow Keys: Move and aim
- X: Jump (NES A)
- Z: Fire Punch Gun / Grab and throw (NES B)
- Enter: Pause (NES Start)
- Shift: Change item (NES Select)
Tips
- Master the Swing: Fire the Punch Gun at the ceiling or special hooks to attach, then press left and right to build momentum before jumping across large gaps.
- Spin Attack: While attached to a hook or enemy with the Punch Gun, press the jump button to perform a spinning attack that clears out nearby foes.
- Shop Smart: Collect cash dropped by enemies and hidden in stages, then spend it at the shop between levels to buy useful upgrades and special projectiles.
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