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"Rocky Rodent" is a platform game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1993. Developed by Irem, the game follows the adventures of the titular character, Rocky Rodent, who is an anthropomorphic rodent with a penchant for hair styling and a voracious appetite. The storyline revolves around Rocky's quest to rescue the daughter of a restaurant owner from the Mafia, a plot he becomes entangled in after being promised an endless supply of food. Players navigate through six diverse levels that incorporate various themes and obstacles, each culminating in a unique boss fight. The gameplay mechanics are notable for the inclusion of different hairstyles that Rocky can acquire by eating cans of hair spray. These hairstyles grant him special abilities, such as using his hair as a weapon or a tool to solve puzzles and combat enemies.

The game was relatively unique for its time, particularly in its use of hair-based powers as a core gameplay element, setting it apart from other platformers of the era such as "Super Mario" and "Sonic the Hedgehog". Despite its innovative mechanics and humorous narrative, "Rocky Rodent" did not achieve significant commercial success and received mixed reviews. Critics praised its vibrant graphics and original gameplay features, but some criticized its control scheme and level design. The game remains a unique part of the SNES library, appreciated mostly by retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors. It stands as an example of the diverse array of thematic and gameplay experimentation that characterized many video games from the early 1990s.

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