This is a downloadable game, please find the zip file at the bottom of the page, extract it and run the exe file. 1920x1080 recommended, this game be set in the in game settings.

About

Hoist is a platforming game inspired by metroidvania games. The game features a grappling hook and other climbing equipment to try and traverse the land. Your quest is to find your father in the underground

Modes

Play Game

The default game mode is the story mode. The demo gives the player all items equipped from the beginning of the game. This mode features a save system, cutscenes and several areas to explore

Play Boss

This mode features a work in progress boss. The boss must be defeated by throwing back boulders at it, I wonder if theres a way to destroy the acorns?

Old Levels

The Old Levels mode is a collection of unused areas until the art and beginning of the game was done, there are various unused ideas such as reflections, larger areas and unused enemies.

Controls

LMB - Throw Rope/Collapse Rope/Throw Held Object

RMB (Hold) - Reel Rope

RMB(Release) - Collapse Rope

MMB - Climbing Spike

A,D - Move

S - Drop

Space - Jump

Shift - Boost

R - Restart Stage

Esc - Menu