THE ULTIMATE MOMENTUM-BASED ADVENTURE
A funny, fast-paced platformer set in Rural Britain, 2019. Play as Charlie, a cool kid with an even cooler power up, as he battles the psycho kid Jam to take back his cash and save his homeland!
ABOUT THE GAME
What is Corkscrew?
The only game of its kind.
The Story
Corkscrewsets you in Rural Britain in the year 2019, where you play as a young 10-year-old lad whose life is rudely interrupted by a weird kid from his school who's trying to take over the area.
Getting under the young lad's skin by taking the one thing he loves most — his CASH! The player must traverse the levels to not only grab back his cash, but to give this weird kid a right walloping!
The World
The world is pretty much 1:1 with real life, but just a teency bit more chaotic.
MEET THE CAST
Characters
A ragtag bunch of misfits.
Main Character
Charlie
A Cornish kid with a love for money, Charlie has a mostrous power up. He's fast, agile, and built for speed. He builds insane momentum through wild stunts. He's always ready for a scrap.
Best Friend / Sidekick
Zak
Originally from France but fully English at heart. Zak was unknowingly recruited as Jam's henchman before becoming Charlie's best mate. He fancies himself "the first British cowboy" and is a military enthusiast. Loyalty above all.
Main Antagonist
Jam
"The Psycho Nerd"
He holes up plotting world takeover, fuelled by evil powers from a mysterious mask. He builds robots, summons demons, and his school run-ins with Charlie spark their bitter rivalry.
Secondary Antagonist / Boss
The Robot
"Zero"
Jam's failed project, originally designed as Charlie's doppelganger and replacement. Rebuilt with the latest technology, he later [SPOILERS] during a boss fight — setting up one of the game's most intense confrontations.
HOW IT PLAYS
Gameplay
Fast. Funny. Fresh every time.
Randomly Generated Levels
Object spawning and layouts create dynamic, unpredictable levels every time you play.
Momentum Physics
Go as fast as you're willing! Momentum-based physics reminiscent of a certain blue speedster.
HD Artstyle
Cartoon and anime-inspired HD visuals give the platformer genre a fresh coat of paint.
Crass Humour
Expressions and actions will get a giggle or two.
Exhaustion Meter
Manage your stamina — an exhaustion system adds strategy to the high-speed platforming.
Pseudo-3D Chase Scenes
Thrilling pseudo-3D racing segments that break up the platforming with high-speed action.
Plus Even More!
Minecart levels, rap battles, bouncepads, platform grabbing, an exhaustion meter, pseudo-3D chase scenes, and plenty of bizarre set pieces. There's always something wild around the corner!
EXPLORE THE WORLD
Levels & Zones
From peaceful forests to broken red skies.
Higher Highs
An English jungle/forest near alps and hills, sandy during summer. Location of Charlie's house.
Lower Lows
BossMines and tunnels. Charlie rides a minecart through dark underground passages.
Boss Fight
The Head — controls minecarts. Break the yellow ones to win!
Wiltering Plains
The fields around where Zak lives, eerie and withered.
The Gorge
BossMiniA scorching desert near a sprawling city.
Boss Fight
Rouge Digger — an out-of-control digging machine.
Fairground Pt.1: The Arcade
A countryside fairground filled with rides turned dangerous.
Fairground Pt.2: The Carnival
BossA small carnival street leading toward danger.
Boss Fight
Evil Snake Man in a Ferris Wheel — rolling towards Charlie!
Cooky Caverns
An underwater segment with unique swimming mechanics.
Outskirts
BossMiniEmerging from the river into the rural entrance of the city.
Boss Fight
CHAR-0 absorbs Zak — a Metal Sonic parody boss fight!
Urban Brawl
Streets of a gang-filled city under Jam's control.
RED SKY
BossThe final zone — a city with a broken red sky.
Boss Fight
FINAL BOSS: A racing segment, and then [SPOILERS]
SEE IT IN ACTION
Media
Screenshots from the game.
STAY CONNECTED
Links
Find Corkscrew around the web.