Plonky

What happens in play

You steer a loose-limbed hero through a course of saws, explosives, crushers and spikes. The goal is the finish. The body does not move like a stiff sprite, so every step wobbles a little.

The course is not only jumps. Carts, blocks, switches and ropes are there to be pushed, pulled, lifted and swung from. Often the route is the object you move first.

Play it on a keyboard if you can. Move with A and D or the arrow keys, jump with W, Up or Space, and climb down with S or Down.

People who enjoy physics puzzles dressed as platformers and do not mind a few restarts.

Controls at a glance

A / D or ← / →

Move

W, ↑ or Space

Jump

S or ↓

Climb down

Four things to try

• Look at the whole hazard before the first jump. Most traps repeat a pattern.
• Use a block or cart as a step before you try a long jump.
• Let the body settle after a landing. Moving at once makes it swing.
• If a rope or switch is in view, it is usually the way through.

Downsides to expect

• Loose physics means some deaths feel like the body's fault, not yours.
• Hazards are unforgiving, so patience matters more than speed.
• Poki can show ads around the game; they come from Poki, not from this site.

Questions