Plonky

Plonky is a ragdoll physics platform game in which players lead a wobbly character through various hazards and machinery to the end of each level. By pushing, pulling, climbing, swinging, using carts, pulleys, and switches, players have to safe route through each chaotic level.

Category: Action Games

Developer: Gametornado

Rating: 4.7

Game engine: Unity

Platforms: Desktop, Phone and Tablet

Orientation: Landscape

Plonky

Game Introduction

The Plonky game takes a floppy ragdoll as the main character in a physics challenge class. The player is able to control the ragdoll by pushing, pulling, climbing, jumping, and making interaction with items such as carts, levers, pulleys, saws, and crushers. The comical nature of the movement makes the errors funny, but the puzzles require logical thinking to solve. It might be necessary to change the cart to a step, to use the lever to unlock the next path or to use the moving machine to generate a temporary safe space.

How to Play

Examine the room before placing Plonky in the trap. Position carts for utility, operate levers if they reveal a way forward, and use platforms and pulleys as interactive elements rather than just scenery. Ragdoll physics can carry an entity further than expected, therefore use short controls around saws and crushers. In case the object is moving the wrong way, restart the level before the situation becomes unsolvable. Certain levels require a process instead of a single step, and so plan the route first and then cross it. In case a solution doesn't work, examine the object placement.

Game Features

Ragdoll movement per level
Interactive machines per round
Saws & Crushers options
Carts & Pulley options
Switch puzzles per level
Creative paths per level
Ragdoll obstacle puzzle rooms
Push pull object puzzles
Lever & Cart physics tricks
Hazard-filled cartoon levels

Controls

Press A and D keys or left/right arrow keys to move; W, up or space bar to jump, and S or down arrow key to go down.

Use on screen controls for moving, jumping, and going down to push, pull, climb or cross traps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Plonky focus more on jumping?

Not really. Jumping is part of the process, but the majority of levels require the use of switches, carts, pulleys, and other interactive elements. Environmental puzzles can be much more important than simple jumping mechanics.

Why is the character difficult to control?

The game features ragdoll mechanics, which means that the body can move freely when falling or swinging. Tiny controls result in better performance around dangerous mechanisms.

Can I solve a level in various ways?

Yes, there are some levels where you can try a different approach to solving a problem. The most safest and most efficient ways may differ.