Corpse Factory
CORPSE FACTORY has been nominated for 'Best Dialogue in an Indie Game!'
This is an insanely high honor, and you can read all about the awards and the other nominees here:
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/game-audio-network-guild-2023-award-nominations-1235516173/
We'd like to thank our stellar cast for their incredible performances in the game!
Erika Harlacher as Noriko
Aleks Le as Kojiro
Brianna Knickerbocker as Aoi
Faye Mata as Tomoe
Sean Chiplock as Shinya
Kaiji Tang as Junpei
Anairis Quiñones as Emi
Lizzie Freeman as Yuriko
June Yoon as Fujikawa
Aimee Smith as Kotomi
Alec Shea as Kenji
CORPSE FACTORY is out now on Nintendo Switch!
The game has received a wealth of positive reviews, press coverage and fan art. It has gained quite the little cult following, and we couldn’t be happier!
Today marks a special occasion for our team - and for you, our valuable supporters.
CORPSE FACTORY is now available on Nintendo Switch!
This is the first game we have ever published on a Nintendo console, and is definitely a lifelong dream come to fruition. Corpse Girl would be proud to see our ambitions achieved.
You can now play through the twisted story from the security and comfort of your couch. Or, for those of you daring enough, you can venture forth in handheld mode for on-the-go chills.
What’s next…?
The launch of the Nintendo Switch version is the last thing to tick off our (rather lengthy) to-do list!
All that remains now is to sit back, relax, and let Noriko’s cold, clammy fingers inch their way toward you…
Nintendo Switch release date + other news!
With over 150 reviews on Steam and a Very Positive rating, we know that some of you are still waiting to sink your teeth into the Nintendo Switch version…
Today, we’re happy to announce that CORPSE FACTORY will release for Nintendo Switch on June 29 (USA) and June 30 (other regions).
For those of you checking your calendars, that’s only 2 weeks away!
In fact, you can even pre-order the game right now on the Nintendo eShop (USA):
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/corpse-factory-switch/
We’re super excited to share this version of the game with you. While the content is identical to the PC release, it boasts the ability to be played on-the-go as well as in front of your TV. What more do you need to send chills down your spine?!
ALSO:
The Steam version of the game has just been updated with trading card support, so now you can collect some hauntingly beautiful cards as you play.
CORPSE FACTORY is out now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1414250/CORPSE_FACTORY/
Working on CORPSE FACTORY has been a truly remarkable experience. The development team is thankful for your ongoing support!
We couldn’t have brought this project to life without you. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to offer our sincerest thanks!
CORPSE FACTORY releases on May 31st!
Corpse Girl is rising from her sarcophagus.
In just a few short days, CORPSE FACTORY will finally be unearthed to see the light of day.
Will you grit your teeth and stand your ground against the psychological terror? Or, will you flee and return to face Corpse Girl's wrath another day?
Mark your calendar.
May 31st will see Corpse Girl's rotting fingers emerge from the cold ground.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1414250/CORPSE_FACTORY/
Release date announcement! [Spoiler: This month!]
Corpse Girl has cracked open the sarcophagus of secrets and is finally ready to reveal CORPSE FACTORY’s release date.
The game will be released on Steam on May 31 (PDT)!
The game is fully compatible with gamepads, as well as traditional keyboard/mouse input. If you’re playing on Steam, you can also unlock Steam Achievements and take advantage of Steam Cloud features. Plus, trading cards will be coming shortly after launch!
Although the game has taken a little longer to produce than intended, we’re very, very happy with the finished product. We even managed to sneak a little extra in than originally planned - the voice acting is phenomenal and we’re confident it will blow you away. Plus, the original theme song performed by Emi Evans and Alec Shea is mind-meltingly cool.
We sincerely hope you enjoy the game on release day! Thank you for your ongoing support!
Emi Evans performs Strange Flower, the CORPSE FACTORY OP (Composed by Alec Shea)
Emi Evans has lent her extraordinary vocal and lyrical talents to CORPSE FACTORY! Emi is well known for her work on a multitude of game soundtracks, including Nier: Automata, Dark Souls and Granblue Fantasy. In addition to game music, she has even performed on Star Wars: Visions!
Composed by Alec Shea, and with lyrics written and performed by Emi Evans, ‘Strange Flower’ will serve as the opening theme for CORPSE FACTORY. It’s a dark, hauntingly beautiful track that truly emcompasses the motifs of the game.
You can pre-order the game’s original soundtrack today and it will become available for digital download once the game releases! Or, pre-save it on Spotify:
https://alecshea.bandcamp.com/album/corpse-factory-ost
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/alecshea/corpse-factory-original-video-game-soundtrack-2
On the subject of the game’s release, we know you’re all waiting with baited breath for a release date announcement!
We’re putting the final touches on the PC version of the game. During March, we ironed out the issues with gamepad controls and have nearly finished compiling the final build. We’ll be submitting the build to Steam very shortly for approval.
We should be able to share a concrete release date in our next update! We’re currently fixing a few small issues with the Nintendo Switch build, so chances are that this version of the game may be released a little later than the PC version. We’ll share more news on this as soon as we have it.
See you in the next update!
‘Strange Flower’ credits:
Composed by Alec Shea
Lyrics/Vocals - Emi Evans
Piano - Rob Kovacs
Cello - Mason Lieberman
Mix Engineer - Masahiro Aoki
Score Engraving Assistance - Thomas Misson
Emi Evans is represented by Scarlet Moon Productions
February Update + Something Cool Coming Soon!
Our entire voice cast has finished recording, and we’ve edited and implemented their performances into the game. We need to finalize a handful of line retakes, but this should be wrapped up quickly! It’s such a thrill playing through the game now that it is voiced!
Our PC build for the game is shaping up well. We spent the month trying to improve performance and squash a couple of lingering bugs. If all goes well, we’ll be able to spend some time next month focusing on developing Steam-specific features, such as achievements and cloud saves.
Our Nintendo Switch build is coming along nicely! There’s a lot more to consider when developing for this platform. The hardware is a little more restrictive than PC, so we’ve spent a lot of time optimizing game assets (graphics, music, voice) to ensure the game performs well on this console. We’re still working on ironing out a few things - there are a couple of inconsistencies with Joy-Con controls that we’re trying to smooth out right now.
In other news:
We’re working with a very talented (and very famous) singer to produce a brand new song in collaboration with our composer, Alec Shea. This is a BIG deal, and I think you’re all going to love it. You’re in for a real treat when we drop the final track soon… For now, we need to remain tight-lipped, but keep an eye (or an ear) on our social pages in the coming weeks.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/rivercrowstudio)
Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/rivercrowstudio)
Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/rivercrow)
We’ll wrap things up here for now. Looking forward to sharing more with you soon!
New Voiced Story Trailer!
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Pretty haunting, right?
Read on to learn about how development on the game is shaping up!
We’re nearly at the finish line, which is both immensely exciting and nerve-wracking.
Most of our cast members have finished recording their lines. We’ve been diving into editing and implementing their voices into the game. It’s a time-consuming process, but the end result is absolutely excellent!
We’re also working on getting the Nintendo eShop page for the game ready. Once this goes live, you’ll be able to add it to your Nintendo wishlist and (hopefully!) pre-order it if you didn’t back the Kickstarter. We’re applying for an age classification rating, which may take a little more time to be approved.
Important note: This week is your last chance to finish your BackerKit survey if you haven’t already. We’re going to be locking orders, meaning you won’t be able to adjust details after January 30th.
If you’ve ordered extra add-ons through BackerKit, your card will be charged after January 30th.
If you have any questions about the surveys, please send us a message and we’ll get back to you.
Thanks for reading!
Until next time…!
More incredible voice actors join the cast!
Today, we're happy to announce the rest of the game's cast. You'll remember last month that we revealed Erika Harlacher, Brianna Knickerbocker and Sean Chiplock in the roles of Noriko, Aoi, and Shinya, respectively. Read on to find out the rest of our casting choices!
Aleks Le as Kojiro, our favorite creepy morgue attendant.
Notable roles: Demon Slayer (Zenitsu), Astral Chain (Akira), Street Fighter V (Luke).
Faye Mata as Tomoe, the super-mean gal girl.
Notable roles: KonoSuba (Aqua), JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (Yukako), Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Petra).
Kaiji Tang as Junpei, a super-secret character we haven't even announced yet!
Notable roles: Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Ichiban), Jujutsu Kaisen (Satoru), Danganronpa (Gonta, Yasuhiro).
The roles above round out our main cast. For our supporting cast, we decided to go all out and continue to work with the best talent in the business!
Anairis Quiñones as Emi.
Notable roles: My Hero Academia (Mirko), Re:ZERO (Echidna).
Lizzie Freeman as Yuriko, Momo.
Notable roles: Genshin Impact (Yanfei), JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (Trish)
June Yoon as Detective Fujikawa.
Notable roles: Genshin Impact (Kujou), Brawlhalla (Jaeyun).
Aimee Smith as Kotomi, Asuna, Manami.
Notable roles: SMITE (Nemesis Soul Slayer, Izanami Clown), Eternal Return (Jenny).
Alec Shea as Kenji.
Notable roles: Skyhill (Protagonist), Lovesick Darlings (Syd)
Whew!
While our talented cast record their lines, our development team has been continuing to make progress. We've finalized the game's choices and endings, and we're working on quality-of-life improvements that make playing the game a breeze.
Before we wrap up this update, a little note on the game's release date!
CORPSE FACTORY was tentatively slated for a January 2022 release. Due to the addition of voice acting, we've pushed this back a bit. When we have a more concrete date, we'll be sure to share it here.
Additionally, the Nintendo Switch version of the game might take a little bit longer. This is uncertain at this stage, but we want to be upfront about the possibility. Nintendo's approval processes are quite lengthy, and we can't submit a final build of the game for approval until all our voice acting is complete.
Depending on the time it takes for Nintendo to approve the final build, we may have to release the Switch version after the PC version. Again, any news on this will be shared here first. We appreciate your patience!
That's it for now! We'll see you again next month!