The Cork

This is an early alpha demo of the game. 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 supporting us on Kickstarter and Wishlisting The Cork on Steam.

Controls

Prompts are for XBOX controllers at the moment, but keyboard/mouse is fully mapped too.

Move: D-PAD/Left Analog | WASD/Arrow Keys
Jump: A | Space / W / Up Arrow
Dodge: B | Shift/CTRL
Interact: R1 | F
Attack: X | 1/LMB
Block: L1 | 2/RMB
Inventory: Start | Esc
Inventory Prev/Next Tab: L1/R1 | Q/

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, who after several months abroad finds his home devastated by a mysterious plague - its villagers erratic and hostile. The landscape beyond the village has changed, revealing an impossibly high wall towering above the forest. Finding a path into the forgotten kingdom beyond the wall, you strike out to learn the truth behind its sudden appearance, mysterious fall and to uncover the source of the illness plaguing your small village.

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