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The Grappler

Grapple or Fall. Inspired by brutally challenging platformers like Jump King and Getting Over It, this 2D adventure will push you to your limits, one frustratingly rewarding grapple at a time.

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KO Productions
Publisher
KO Productions
Release
April 1, 2025
1 year and 123 days ago
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Grapple or Fall

The Grappler is a test of patience, precision, and perseverance. Inspired by brutally challenging platformers like Jump King and Getting Over It, with movement mechanics inspired by Celeste, this 2D adventure will push you to your limits, one frustratingly rewarding grapple at a time.

Reach the top of the mountain using only your grappling hook, double jump, and dash. Sounds simple, right?

Key Features:

  • Grappling Hook: Use your grappling hook to swing yourself across gaps and terrain.

  • Double Jump & Dash: Combine your jumps and dashes to create fluid, skill-based movement.

  • Difficult: The higher you climb, the more intense the challenge becomes. A single mistake could send you plummeting back to the bottom—so stay focused!

  • Beautiful but Unforgiving Areas: Traverse different biomes, from forests to icy peaks, each with its own unique hazards.

  • Multiplayer Ghosts: Race your friends asynchronously up the mountain by importing their ghosts

  • Secret Area: For the truly skilled, who reach the summit at blazing speed.

Can you conquer the mountain, or will gravity get the best of you? The summit is waiting—if you can survive the journey.

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