An analysis of Cocoon.

A charming game that, while highly praised among most outlets, has a lot of criticism for its puzzle complexity. However, this perspective misses the achievements the designer, Jeppe Carslen, makes in the precise design of the puzzles in Cocoon. Here I explain Cocoon and analyse what makes it work.

Hope you enjoy! :)

Please check out the story analysis from @pixelpondering    • Cocoon SECRET Ending -  Explained  

Footage used from (in order of appearance) - Cocoon, Limbo, Inside, Baba is You.




Sources used:
https://www.eurogamer.net/cocoons-dev...
https://premortem.games/2023/10/11/co...
https://www.polygon.com/gaming/239018...

Soundtrack: Cocoon OST - Jakob Schmid


A deep dive analysis and critique of Cocoon. I guess you could call it a video game video essay.





0:00 Introduction
2:18 Polished and precise design
8:35 Cocoon’s journey of understanding
18:00 Philosophy of knowledge
23:18 Immersive world design
29:06 Conclusion