Draw Line Stickman

Draw Line Stickman puts a stick figure in harm's way and hands you a pen. Every level opens on a dangerous scene, with traps, enemies, falling objects or other hazards closing in, and the only defence on offer is whatever you draw.

The order of work is look first, draw second. Study the scene, decide what is going to reach the hero, then sketch a barrier or some other shape that comes between him and the threat. Once the line is down, physics takes over and settles whether your drawing does its job. Keep the stickman safe and the level is cleared, after which a fresh challenge opens up. The developer encourages drawing freely and trying out different ideas, says each stage brings a new problem, and lists timing among the skills it tests alongside imagination.

Look over the scene and work out which trap, enemy or falling object threatens the stickman. Draw a line or shape that acts as a barrier against it. Physics then plays out with your drawing in place. If the hero comes through unharmed, the level is complete and the next challenge becomes available to play.

The instructions put observation ahead of drawing, so read each new scene before touching anything. Pick out the hazard that will reach the stickman, whether a trap, an enemy or something dropping from above, and aim your line at that threat. Remember that physics decides the outcome once your line is in place.

A draw-to-protect physics puzzle with a stick-figure hero. Landscape frame (800 by 600). The developer lists traps, enemies and falling objects among the hazards and says every level presents a new challenge. No level count is given.

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