TinkerQuarry

TinkerQuarry Steam Page Summary

TinkerQuarry is a Surreal Horror RPG (Role Playing Game) loosely inspired by The Nutcracker ballet. It is my longest running and most recently completed story-focused project (2015-2019). The game is a top-down pixelated RPG reminiscent of early RPGM2k3 titles, with the addition of illustrated cutscenes for major events as well as character introductions. Combat is turn-based, and uses a customized version of RPGMaker2003’s battle layout to give battling a unique look. Players’ choices can influence the outcome of the game, as there are a variety of splitting paths one can take to deal with different situations and ultimately reach the final goal.

While the game is horror themed, there are no jump-scares. Most of the horror aspects of TinkerQuarry boil down to the concepts of isolation, loss, existentialism, and the supernatural. (NOTE: death is still a prevalent theme, and there is mild cartoon gore. Player discretion is advised.)

TinkerQuarry was one of the many projects featured in the 2020 Itch.io Bundle Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality, which raised a grand total of 5 million dollars for both the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund + Community Bail Fund. If you have purchased this bundle, TinkerQuarry is already in your collection!

Game Trailer

Soundtrack By Antriksh Bali

Special thanks to musician Antriksh Bali for creating the TinkerQuarry Original Soundtrack!

Soundtrack purchases and listening provided via Spotify and Bandcamp. Please consider supporting the artist by visiting the links below.

https://www.antrikshbali.com/
Bandcamp Album: TinkerQuarry Soundtrack
Spotify Playlist: TinkerQuarry Soundtrack

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