Grappling hook

Tools entity

Includes grappling hook or similar tool used to reach into distant places often high or across a chasm when more reliable methods are unavailable.

188
games
32
platforms

Alternate names: Grapnel hook, Throwing grapple

See also: grappling.

Related:
* Lasso - often in games a grappling hook is used for the purpose of a lasso or similar tool.
* Death pits
* Rope swinging - if the grappling hook is used to swing yourself to some other location rather than climbing up or down.
This tag is primarily about the gameplay mechanic than the actual tool.

Whips and other tools used for the same or similar purpose grappling hooks were intended for also count.

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Games by year

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The first Grappling hook video game was released in 1987.

Capcom, Square Enix and Eidos Interactive published most of these games.

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Platforms

Windows 49
Linux 31
X360 19
Mac OS X 14
PS3 13
PS2 6
Flash 5
Xbox One 4
PS4 4
C64 4
Amstrad CPC 3
Xbox 3
NES 3
Wii 3
ZX Spectrum 3
Amiga 3
MS-DOS 3
PSP 2
SNES 2
Atari ST 2
Wii U 1
Famicom Disk System 1
GBA 1
Mac OS Classic 1
Nintendo DS 1
MSX 1
Arcade 1
GBC 1
GB 1
Amiga CD32 1

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