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About COCOON
COCOON, designed by Jeppe Carlsen of LIMBO and INSIDE fame, is a single‑player puzzle adventure where every level lives inside a portable orb. Players leap between these nested worlds, rearranging them to solve intricate challenges and uncover a cosmic mystery.
The journey blends alien machinery, diverse biomes and fierce guardian battles. Each orb grants a unique ability that becomes a tool for exploration, while the alien environments hint at an ancient civilization’s secrets.
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World‑Leaping Mechanics
Each world is contained in an orb that the player carries on their back, enabling instant travel between distinct environments. The core gameplay revolves around leaping from one orb‑world to another to progress.
Puzzles require the player to combine, manipulate and rearrange these worlds, using the spatial relationship between them to open new pathways or reveal hidden objects.
- Observe how the layout of one orb aligns with neighboring worlds before leaping.
- Try different world orders to discover unexpected connections.
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Orb Abilities
Each orb contains an ability that can be unlocked, turning the orb into a functional tool. These abilities let the player uncover hidden routes, fire projectiles, and interact with switches in other worlds.
When an ability is unlocked, the way the orb can be used expands, providing new options for solving the puzzles that appear in its world.
- Test an orb’s projectile ability on distant switches before changing worlds.
- Combine two orbs with complementary abilities for more complex solutions.
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Alien Machinery
The environments are littered with biomechanical devices left by an ancient civilization. Interacting with these alien machines often triggers mechanisms that affect the surrounding world.
These devices appear in varied biomes, from industrial structures to massive organic caverns, linking visual theme to gameplay function.
- Watch for visual cues on machinery; they often indicate interactive parts.
- Compare similar devices across biomes to infer their functions.
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Monstrous Guardians
Every world is protected by a mighty guardian that must be faced in battle. Each encounter introduces new mechanics that the player must master to succeed.
These fights are described as fierce and unique, requiring the player to adapt their use of orb abilities and world‑leaping tactics.
- Observe a guardian’s pattern before committing to an attack.
- Use unlocked orb abilities strategically to create openings during combat.
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Platform Features
COCOON runs on Windows and includes full controller support, Steam achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. These features integrate with the Steam ecosystem but do not alter core gameplay.
The single‑player focus ensures that all puzzle and combat experiences are delivered without multiplayer components.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep progress across installations.
- Check controller settings to confirm the supported input method.
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