Stickman Hook

On the blind

Genre

Arcade

Made by

Madbox

Devices

Computer and mobile

Input

Mouse or Spacebar on computer; touch on mobile

Session

Very short runs; most last under 5 seconds

Account

Not mentioned on the Poki page

Fit

Not rated on this site; see the Poki page

Updated

Not stated on the Poki page

The run

You play a stickman who swings from hook to hook to build speed and reach the end of each level. Hold the mouse button or Spacebar on a computer, or touch the screen on mobile, to grab a hook. Let go to leave it.

Trampolines (spring pads) bounce the stickman up or forward. Classic mode has hundreds of levels whose difficulty rises gradually. Harpoon mode unlocks after 30 Classic levels, and there grabbing a hook pulls you forward at once. The game also lists 23 skins.

Keys

• Mouse button / SpacebarHold to hook
• ReleaseLet go of the hook
• Touch (mobile)Touch to hook, lift to release

Pointers

1. 1Release on time. Letting go half a second late usually kills your speed, so practise the moment of release before worrying about the route.
2. 2Treat each run as a short try. Poki notes that most runs last under 5 seconds, so failing fast is normal.
3. 3Use trampolines on purpose: they bounce you up or forward, which can save a swing.
4. 4Finish enough Classic levels (30) to unlock Harpoon mode, where a hook pulls you forward instantly.

Suits

Players who like quick reflex games and can live with repeating the same few seconds.

Before you go

— Runs are very short, so the game rewards repetition rather than long sessions.

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Also on the roll

• Subway SurfersAnother arcade game built around one mistake ending the run.
• GobbleAlso played with simple controls, but slower and about thinking.

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