The Cork : Book I
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
The current downloadable build is a really early alpha demo of the game. Tons has changed in the art, gameplay and story, but I'm leaving the old demo up for now until a new build is ready. Bugs still exist, settings are missing, and there is a ton of fine-tuning left to be done. Any and all feedback is encouraged and welcome! Thanks!
If you like the demo, please consider Wishlisting The Cork on Steam.
Controls
Prompts are for XBOX controllers at the moment, but keyboard/mouse is fully mapped too.
CONTROLLER (XBOX)
Move: D-PAD/Left Analog
Jump: A
Dodge: B
Interact: R1
Attack: X
Block: L1
Inventory: Start
Inventory Prev/Next Tab: L1/R1
KEYBOARD
Move: WASD/Arrow Keys
Jump: Space / W / Up Arrow
Dodge: Shift/CTRL
Interact: F
Attack: 1/LMB
Block: 2/RMB
Inventory: Esc
Inventory Prev/Next Tab: Q/E
Overview
The Cork is a 2D Action-RPG set in a world that draws inspiration from classic Metroidvania platformers (with a heavy emphasis on vania) and the deliberate, challenging combat of Souls-likes.
Players take on the role of Salem Cairnwright, a member of the Ravencourt clan tasked with escorting Revenants through the dangerous Dead City of Kinsbane. Salem is able to befriend more Revenants along his journey and utilize their unique abilities to navigate the massive interconnected world.
Features
- Beautifully animated pixel art that provides a sense of scale and breathes life into the kingdom beyond the wall.
- A massive non-linear world to explore with new discoveries and challenges around every corner.
- Fair and challenging combat that requires calculation as much as might.
- Encounter allies along the way, accept side quests and be rewarded!
- Upgrade your capabilities by equipping new weapons, armor and accessories.
- Available on Windows, Mac and Linux
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Is the game still being developed ?
Nope! Unfortunately it's been shelved indefinitely.
Well, that's a shame.
Any other games in the works?
Bits and pieces of things, but nothing I'm confident in sharing until it's further along than this game was. Still the dream :)
Well good luck! I doubt you'd remember me but I backed the cork when it was on kickstarter. We had a conversation on twitter at some point about starting a local dev group in our area. I'm glad to see that you're still tinkering away!
I do remember! Thanks for your kind words, I hope you're doing well.
Small demo of a metroidvania with quite peculiar pixel art aesthetics, it is curious the choice that the character and other humanoids are so small that only a few pixels represent them, but instead it gives a feeling that everything else is gigantic what I makes you curious about the world you could build. Unfortunately, I am not completely convinced about the mechanics of blocking or I did not fully understand it since it was very difficult for me to attack and defend myself, being more effective to hit and run or simply avoid the possible combats, another detail is that it did not seem to respond very well well to the gamepad since I felt that the movement was a bit stuck at times, for example at the 4:40 time of the video, but in general I see potential.
I really love this. Are there any plans for a new demo build anytime soon?
Hey thanks! I'm working up to a new demo, but I can't really say when it'll be ready. I do know that the game is quite different these days : )
Ah cool, I was thinking about covering it on Alpha Beta Gamer, but was unsure whether to wait for a new build or not. If there's not a build coming anytime soon then I'll just cover this one. :)
Very nice, and accessible gameplay even if I am bad.Very charming.i played on keyboard. I will keep it if i buy a new gamepad.
I finally played the demo and here are my notes:
Overall - positive experience, I’d gladly play more. :)
The osx version is unfortunately giving the error
> The application “The Cork” can’t be opened.
The art looks really pleasant from the screenshots on this page though, and I'm excited to play it :)
Thanks for letting me know. I'll look into it and see what's up!
Of course! If you're having trouble replicating it or want details from my end just lmk and I'll be happy to help.
Love the game so far, I will never get tired of 2d soulslikes. I especially like the low-fi pixel art.
The only thing that bothered me is that the game didn't pause when you access inventory. I know this is a holdover from Souls, but as someone with a child/family, I have had many deaths in the souls series because I have to address something irl and can't pause the game.
Wishlisted and will still buy regardless, but something to think about for quality of life.
Hey, I did a video on your game. Thought it was great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il2Gqa0exB8
Thanks! Great video, I hope you enjoyed it despite the difficulty!
I love everything about this game!!! The tiny pixel art style is pretty beautiful... Good job :D
The Cork is an awesome Platformer with beautiful pixel art!
I was playing this with a keyboard and it was kinda annoying to not know what did what so pls add the keyboard controls is your description.
The atmosphere u guys have made is really cool and the art was amazing really diged that
The boss fight need a bit more mechanics because right now its just hit once go back hit once go back.
It would be really cool if u added some enemies that requires more tactics then hit back hit back.
And one more question is the enemies suppose to respawn when u drink for the fountain?