Stickman Hook
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About this game
Stickman Hook turns you into a rubbery stick figure with a grappling hook, swinging across the screen like a very determined acrobat. There is only one button, but timing your grab and release to fling yourself through each course feels great once it clicks. Levels take a minute or less, so it suits a short break between study sessions.
Made by another developer and hosted on Brainlag. This game also connects to: Poki (game portal).
How to play
Each level is a course of hook points hanging in the air with a finish at the far end. Press and hold to fire your rope at the nearest hook point and swing from it. Let go to release and fly through the air, then grab the next point before you drop. Reach the finish to see Level cleared and move on to the next stage.
If you fall off the bottom of the screen, the level restarts and you try again from the start of that course. There is no timer and no life counter, so the only thing standing between you and the next level is your timing.
Along the way you unlock new skins for your character, from different stick figures to more unusual outfits. You can equip any skin you have unlocked from the skins menu. The game remembers how far you have got.
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Hold mouse button / tap and hold | Shoot your rope and swing from the nearest hook point |
| Release | Let go and fly |
| Space (hold / release) | Same as holding and releasing the mouse |
| R | Restart the current level |
| Esc | Pause or resume |
Tips
- Release on the upswing, just past the bottom of your arc as you start rising. That is where you have the most speed and the best launch angle.
- Letting go too early sends you flat and low, while holding on too long swings you back the way you came. If you keep undershooting, release a little later.
- Your rope always attaches to the nearest hook point, so think about where you are when you press, not just where you want to go.
- You don't have to grab every hook point. A strong swing can carry you past one or two, which is often the fastest way through a level.
- Press R to restart instantly if a swing goes wrong early, instead of waiting to fall off the screen.
FAQ
Does it save my progress?
Yes. Your level progress and unlocked skins are stored in this browser. Clearing site data or switching device starts you again from the first level.
Can I play on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Tap and hold anywhere to grab a hook point and lift your finger to let go. On a laptop or Chromebook you can use the mouse or the Space bar.
I keep falling short of the next hook. What am I doing wrong?
You are probably releasing too early or too late. Watch your arc and let go just as you begin to rise; the upward momentum is what carries you to the next hook point.