Cut the Rope is a physics-based puzzle game developed by ZeptoLab for the Nintendo DS. Players aim to feed candy to a green creature named Om Nom while collecting stars in each level. By cutting ropes on the touchscreen, players maneuver candy using various objects to overcome obstacles. Each level features unique challenges and is rated on star collection and time taken, contributing to its critical acclaim and multiple awards.
Cut the Rope is a series of physics-based puzzle video games developed by ZeptoLab for several platforms and devices. The objective of the Cut the Rope games is to feed candy to a little green creature named Om Nom while collecting stars. In each level, the candy hangs by one or several of the titular ropes which the player must cut with a swipe of their finger using the device's touchscreen. Using various objects such as floating bubbles and bellows, the candy must also be manipulated around obstacles to get to Om Nom's mouth.
Each level pack introduces new challenges. Levels are scored with a zero to three star rating, according to how many stars the player picked up, and a point score depending on the number of stars collected and the amount of time taken to complete the level. Game received multiple award, for example: Apple Design Award 2011, British Academy Video Games Awards 2011 and many others.