Hook is a side-scrolling action game where you play as a grown-up Peter Pan who must rescue his kidnapped children from Captain Hook. Tinker Bell guides him back to Neverland, where he must re-embrace his role as Pan and reclaim his kids.
The gameplay involves hacking through 11 levels, including forests, icy regions, and towns, by jumping, climbing, and swimming past enemies. You can collect magic items like apples and pixie dust for special powers, which help you overcome obstacles. The game's child-friendly approach features enemies surrendering instead of dying after being attacked.