Since Cut The Rope is what you'll have to do in order to succeed, the game mainly uses swiping mechanics along with tapping in some scenarios. As such, the game is entirely controlled by the mouse, making it one of the most approachable browser puzzle games and a fun rope cutting game experience.
Controls and Mechanics
- (Hold) Left Mouse Button and Moved - Swipe/Cut
- Left Mouse Button - Tap
The goal is to guide the bright candy suspended away from Om Nom to their mouth through a combination of swiping and tapping. The candy is affected by gravity and will move based on starting position and what elements are affecting it, which is why Cut The Rope is a standout among physics puzzle games. You need to interact with the elements in such a way that the candy gets safely to Om Nom which completes the level. You can also guide the candy to collect stars scattered around the level for a higher score. You'll fail the level if the candy leaves the box or is destroyed.
Strategies for 3 Stars
Some levels give you plenty of time while others have a ticking clock of sorts so be prepared to react. Take time to access all the elements in play and how they can potentially interact with each other. This will help you create a clear path for the candy.
Game Levels and Elements
As you go through the different boxes, you'll unlock new seasons and elements which you'll need to master to win. Stick with it and see how far you can get in this iconic feed Om Nom game.
Season 1
- Ropes - Attached to the candy to hold it in place, suspend, or swing.
- Bubbles - Catches the candy and makes it float up.
- Automatic Ropes - If the candy enters the perimeter, the rope will attach.
- Spikes - Hazard that destroys the candy on contact.
- Air Cushions - Tap to blow a puff of air that can move the candy around.
- Spiders - These pests try to steal your candy by climbing along ropes.
- Movable Ropes - Ropes attached to a point that can be moved in a fixed space.
- Timed Stars - These stars will disappear after some time has passed.
- Electric Sparks - Hazards that destroy candy, but can be turned off.
- Magic Hats - Act as a portal between hats that the candy can use.
- Candy Pieces - Collect the pieces to form the whole candy.
Season 2
- Bouncing Platforms - Will bounce the candy on contact.
- Wheel Ropes - Ropes attached to a wheel that you can reel in or out.
- Gravity Shift - Change whether gravity goes up or down.
- Blades - Hazards that you can move within a fixed space.
- Bees - Carry candies around the level.
Season 3
- Discs - Turn everything that's on the disc around the level.
- Ghosts - Can transform into a variety of other elements.
- Steam - This can blow the candy, but can also be turned off.
- Lanterns - Drop in the candy to make it appear in the other lanterns.
- Mouse - Will carry the candy from one mouse hole to another.
- Night Lights - Turn on to reveal stars and move the candy.
- Conveyor Belt - Carries elements across it at your control.