Crank the Weasel

About

Crank the Weasel started as a quirky platformer where you control a weasel trying to survive an industrial world filled with traps and machinery. The gameplay mixed standard jumping mechanics with puzzle solving, letting you use the environment to outsmart enemies. You would navigate through colorful levels while managing your energy and finding hidden paths to progress. This setup aimed for a balance between action and brain work without leaning too hard on either side. The project never saw release after Midway Games pulled the plug in 2003, leaving behind only a few screenshots and gameplay footage. Fans of cancelled titles often discuss it as one of those games that felt just right before getting cut. Community forums still hold threads about what might have been if the game had launched on Xbox, PlayStation 2, or GameCube. It remains a rare piece of gaming history that exists only in concept art and developer notes.