Puppet Master: Magic String
By @Kim
Guide a marionette through a dangerous stage by pulling its strings to walk, jump, and fight.
How to play
- Select your marionette archetype.
- Drag the leg and lift strings to walk or jump.
- Drag an arm string to swing and smash crates or strike guards.
- Counter-pull to keep your balance on the narrow bridge.
- Reach the golden stage door at the end of the act.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap and drag the on-screen handles to pull the puppet's strings.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click and drag the on-screen handles to pull the puppet's strings.
More about this game
Puppet Master: Magic String is a physics-based action game where you control a wooden marionette by pulling its strings. Your goal is to guide the puppet across the stage, balancing on narrow bridges and fighting guards. The core loop involves dragging the arm, leg, and lift strings to walk, jump, and swing props. The difficulty increases as you face moving hazards and heavier guards. A run ends when you reach the golden stage door or lose all 3 health points.
Tips
- When the tension cue appears, pull toward the stage during the brief grace window to recover your balance.
- Swing an arm with momentum to deal more damage to guards and crates.
- If you choose the Robot archetype, you can use its magnetic grip to grab the heavy stage weight.
Questions
How do I recover my balance?
When the tension cue appears, you have a brief grace window to pull a leg or lift string toward the stage to recover.
How do I defeat the guards?
Swing an arm string with momentum to strike the guards. Heavy impacts deal 2 damage, while lighter hits deal 1 damage.
What do the different archetypes do?
Each archetype has unique stats and mechanics. For example, the Ninja can double jump, while the Dragon can glide by holding a string.