SHIPWRECKED 64 (game)

*This article is about the real game. For the in-universe game with the retronym of "SHIPWRECKED 64", see SHIPWRECKED.*

## System requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating systemOS: Windows 10
Processor: Quad-Core Intel or AMD processor
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11 or 12 compatible graphics card
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space

**Shipwrecked 64** (stylized as **SHIPWRECKED 64**) is the full release of the game of the same name, released by Squeaks D'Corgeh and Cogware Games. It released on January 1, 2024, surprising fans with a full experience of the beloved game based around a recovered copy of a lost game created in the late 1990s. The game currently stands with a positive reception, being defined with its horror themes and ARG aspects.

## Synopsis

*A recovered copy of a lost game from the late 1990s about a Beaver named Bucky and his friends trying to escape from an island they crashed upon.*

## Description

**Excerpt from the back of the original Shipwrecked Box:**
“BUCKY AND HIS FRIENDS NEED YOUR HELP!
After a sudden crash during a routine fishing trip, Bucky ends up on a mysterious island, where his friends appear to be apprehended by a pack of wolves for disturbing the peace. Embark on a puzzle-based adventure, as Bucky wanders the vast island of Nulla Terra, helping his friends work off the damages, fix your boat, and get back home!”
**What is this?**
*Shipwrecked* (Or *Shipwrecked 64* as the internet has dubbed it) was an old game originating from the late 90’s, commissioned by the (at-the-time) beloved Broadside Animation Studio, developed by a relatively unknown game studio, Cogware Games.
The game had a very mysterious nature surrounding its launch, as it was only available from August 13th 1997, to August 17th, 1997, receiving little promotion from Cogware, and none from Broadside. This downloadable version of the game is the closest one can get to playing the original copy of the game. We at the SWRC (Shipwrecked Recovery Crew) were lucky enough to get our hands on an original cartridge, dump it, and convert a lot of the code to new software. With help from two of the original developers, we were able to make this game accessible to everyone.
**Disclaimer:**
Shipwrecked 64, while portraying itself as an authentic product, is in fact a work of fiction. Some scenes in the game are graphic and violent in nature. Shipwrecked 64 is what people may refer to as an ARG, and will require out-of-the-box thinking, but also travelling outside of the game for answers. It can be very complex at times, and is intended as a community effort of sorts. Forum posts, or even playing in calls with others, taking notes, and other methods are the best way to proceed forward.
**Features:**
* Two Modes, a 2023 mode and 1997 mode. A fixed, safer version of the game, and the unstable and somewhat disturbing version that was pulled from store shelves.
* A game with multiple layers, endings, and many areas to explore.
* A strange, surreal, and dark story that jumps from our world to the game’s world.
* Exploration is a key aspect of cracking the case. Dig deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole of Cogware Games.
* Controlled Decay, which will slowly break every level of the game depending on the actions of the player.

**Join us, and help us decipher what this game is trying to tell us.**

MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION
The developers describe the content like this:
*The game contains an unsettling atmosphere, and graphic imagery.*

## Plot

Shipwrecked 64 takes the role of a currently unnamed player who discovers an outdated version of Cogware Games first Nintendo 64 licensed project, SHIPWRECKED 64. Canonically, two versions of the game exist. The 2023 release is the most recent build of SHIPWRECKED created with Unreal Engine and published by Shipwrecked Recovery Crew, a dedicated group of developers who dumped the animations, models, and assets from an old SHIPWRECKED 64 cartridge to reconstruct the game from scratch. The second, initial version of the game, the 1997 version, is the initial release of the game by Cogware Games taken off shelves only five days after it was launched in August 13th, 1997. The game received very few copies created, and additionally faced a lack of advertising from Cogware Games and Broadside.

In both versions of SHIPWRECKED 64, Bucky Beaver and his friends end up shipwrecked on an island upon a routine fishing trip. This nearby island, dubbed the "Nulla Terra", inhabits the Wolves, who take Bucky and his friends hostage and make then pay for disturbing their peace. Bucky must explore the island, assist his friends, and repair their ships all while under a time crunch due to an active volcano planning to erupt at any moment. With only five days to spare, the player is given a slew of choices which ultimately decide the ending, whether that be the Good Ending, Bad Ending, or True Ending.

Upon beating the 2023 version of the game, the 1997 version of the game is unlocked. In this version of the game, which provides a nearly identical experience with the exceptions of the main "Layers" of the game, which are said by Stumbler O'Hare to start appearing disturbing upon reaching Layer 3. As the player goes through the layers, the gameplay becomes more and more disturbing, with later scenes depicting the Starling counterpart of Bucky violently killing a series of employees, which are later shown as Bucky's three friends on the island as representations.

## Gameplay

### 2023 Version

Upon launching SHIPWRECKED 64's 2023 version, the screen pans to Bucky Beaver sitting shipwrecked on a beach. Bucky states that his prayers have been answered, and asks the player to assist him in his goal to find and free him friends from the residents at Nulla Terra, who blame Bucky's three friends: Walter Walrus, Giovanni Goose, and Olive Otter, for disturbing the peace of the island. The player then gains access to controlling Bucky Beaver following a short tutorial.

The player finds themselves locating his three friends across the island and offering to assist them in their goals. Walter is concerned with moving a Wolf's ship through a crowded dam, Olive is concerned with her task of collecting 30 coconuts, and Giovanni pouts about having to cook for the wolves. Bucky finds himself going through a series of locations, such as the Living Quarters, the Park, and the Theater. The task that allows Bucky to leave is with Chief Wulf, the chief of the island. Chief Wulf clarifies to Bucky that he is not angry, but simply acting in the best interest of the people. With that in mind, Wulf assigns Bucky the task of retrieving six scattered boat pieces in Stumbler Woods. However, Bucky must also avoid being pursued by Hornz, a distinctive character created by Elizabeth Baker. Once these objectives are accomplished, the player will have the chance to access the two mainline endings.

In the Bad Ending, the player squanders their five-day notice to evacuate the island and instead decides to stay behind as the volcano erupts. If Bucky is unable to complete all the assigned tasks within the given time frame, whether intentionally or due to insufficient skills, he will express his belief that it is too late as a crimson haze engulfs the island. Soon after, the volcano erupts, resulting in the tragic demise of all the island's inhabitants, including Bucky's crew.

In the Good Ending, the player successfully evacuates the island along with all their companions. However, they choose not to assist the blue rabbit, Stumbler O'Hare, who needs help in returning a painting from Stumbler's cell upon painting a special painting for his rabbit friend. To unlock this ending, the player must have already completed Stumbler's painting task but must not have continued the side quest of talking to J.D. If these specific conditions are not met, Stumbler O'Hare and Chief Wulf bid farewell to Bucky from The Beach.

In the True Ending, which is necessary to unlock the 1997 version of the game, the player must successfully complete all of their friends' tasks and Stumbler's side quest. Upon meeting Stumbler in the Theater after completing her side quest, she will request the return of paintings she had created while in her cell. When Bucky enters the cell, they encounter a mysterious character known only by the initials "J.D." J.D. informs Bucky that they are aware of an arc hidden deep within the volcano itself. They suggest that Bucky and they should enter the volcano together to have a single opportunity to reach the arc before it's too late. With a sense of urgency, Bucky and J.E. make their way into the volcano. Upon reaching the arc, J.E. introduces a boat to Bucky, prompting them to dock the arc just outside the volcano. This act allows Bucky's friends and the Wolves to survive the impending eruption. As the volcano erupts, Bucky and their companions escape the island safely, successfully reaching the 1997 version of the game.

Upon beating this, your save file will be wiped, and the 1997 version will be unlocked.