Funky Lab Rat is a downloadable-only puzzle-platform game for the PlayStation 3. It was created by independent developer Hydravision Entertainment, and published by Sony Computer Entertainment America in 2010. The game was removed sometime in 2012, but the demo remained available until 2015.

Funky Lab Rat
Developer(s)Hydravision Entertainment
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
Release
  • EU: November 24, 2010
  • NA: November 30, 2010
Genre(s)Puzzle-platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

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Funky Lab Rat is a puzzle-platform game that makes use of the PlayStation Move. The player plays a disco-dressed lab rat with a magic wand that has DVD-like powers. The player can pause time and rearrange platforms, rewind time to prevent death, simply reset the level, or can automatically finish the level by fast-forwarding. The goal is to collect a set number of pills and reach the end of the level.

Reception

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Funky Lab Rat received a score of 73 out of 100 at Metacritic.[1] GameSpot said that "[n]ovel time-manipulation mechanics are crippled by clumsy platforming".[2] GameZone noted the game as too challenging, calling it "an acquired taste".[3] Eurogamer called the game "engaging".[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Funky Lab Rat for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ Mc Shea, Tom (16 December 2010). "Funky Lab Rat Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on 15 May 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ Workman, Robert (24 December 2010). "Reviews - Funky Lab Rat". GameZone. Archived from the original on 27 December 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  4. ^ Reed, Kristan (4 December 2010). "Download Games Roundup - Funky Lab Rat". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2023.