Description

"Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill" is a unique and whimsical platform video game developed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). The game stars Socks the Cat, who was based on the real-life presidential pet of President Bill Clinton and his family during the 1990s. In the game, players control Socks as he navigates through various levels set in and around the White House, aiming to thwart a nuclear missile threat orchestrated by assorted villains representing different political figures of the era. The gameplay combines traditional side-scrolling elements with puzzles and light combat, featuring a humorous interpretation of American politics and international affairs.

The history of "Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill" is as intriguing as its gameplay. Originally developed by Realtime Associates and set to be published by Kaneko USA, the game was completed and ready to launch in 1993. However, due to the closure of Kaneko's U.S. office, the game was never officially released at that time, making it one of the more famous unreleased games of the classic 16-bit era. The title became a legend among video game collectors and historians, owing to its political satire and the novelty of its protagonist. Decades later, Second Dimension R&T acquired the rights and development assets, eventually publishing the game in 2018, finally giving players a chance to experience this lost piece of video game history.