Marchive
These are old, in some cases lost projects made by Mark Essen and various collaborators.
Cowboyana (2008)
A two player simulation of the lives of cowboys. Original music by Jordan Stone.
Controls:
Rufus Red: Arrow keys and I, O, P
Billy Blue: W, A, S, D and F, G, H
You Found the Grappling Hook (2008)
Use your grappling hook to find a way out of the golden caves. Watch out for the ghosts.
Controls: Z X C keys
You Found the Grappling Hook: Pro Edition (2008)
A new challenge for grappling hook masters.
Randy Balma: Municipal Abortionist (2008)
A surreal adventure. Contains flashing images which may cause photosensitive epileptic seizures. Original music by Jordan Stone and A.A. Kurtz.
The Thrill of Combat (2009)
Organ harvesting cooperative helicopter game for two players.
Scrap Collector (2009)
Malfunction (2009)
Short game commissioned by FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) for their "Space Invaders" exhibition in Liverpool, UK.
Jetpack Basketball (2010)
Basketball for 1-2 players.
Player 1:
Arrow keys left and right to move
Up to use your jetpack
M to hold the ball (tap to steal)
Player 2:
A and D to move
W to use your jetpack
F to hold the ball (tap to steal)
Press Alt for more balls
Cream Wolf (2010)
Spend a few days peddling ice cream in a small town. Build up a dedicated customer base during the day and retire to your camp at nightfall. Be wary of the full moon.
Created with PixelJam for Adult Swim.
Turbo Turbo Turbo (2010)
Created for Adult Swim.
Pipedreamz (2011)
Flip the burgers to charge up your pipedreamz, then secretly eat the bucket of magic meat to enter the world of glassy waves and value combos..
Created for Adult Swim.
Scratch Race (2012)
Tickleplane (2012)
Poocuzzi (2013)
“If you see something, say something”
-Unknown.
Poocuzzi is a gripping game of fecal deception. Earn points for pooping, lose them if you’re caught. The ButtPad Pro offers unprecedented virtual bowel control, simply lift up to let loose. Don’t be the last turd in the bowl.