Catrap is a puzzling platformer originally released in Japan as Pitman on the Sharp MZ-700, having its BASIC listing in a 1985 issue of Oh!MZ Publications as a type-in program. The popularity of that version led to the game being made for the Game Boy.
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Sound Test#
Before the title screen appears, hold Down + Left + A + B + Select. If done correctly, a sound test option will appear in the pause menu.
Level Skip#
During gameplay, hold Start, press Select, then release both buttons. After unpausing, the level will be automatically completed.
Regional Differences#
Title Screen#
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Aside from the logo change, the Ask Kodansha credit was replaced with the Asmik logo and "Licensed by Nintendo".
Round 60#
Compared to the Japanese version, the US version of this round has fewer enemies and stairs, and the play area is slightly smaller.
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(Source: HG101)
End Credits#
The message at the end of the credits scroll is different between regions. The Japanese version says "Presented by Ask Kodansha", while the US version has a screen with the Asmik copyright and "Licensed by Nintendo" text from the title screen along with the Ask Kodansha copyright seen on the Japanese title screen.