Transforming your robot hand into a laser gun is a neat trick but since there’s less than a handful of different enemies, none of which are very difficult to deal with, it’s not the exciting upgrade it could be. You can upgrade your glove but the game’s already so easy it never really seems necessary. There’s also a crafting system, involving collected resources, but it gives the distinct impression of being included solely so that vacuuming up gunk wasn’t the only thing you do. The Gunk – cleaning is fun! (pic: Thunderful) The puzzle-solving is the strongest element outside of the central clean-up operation, in that occasionally you do have to stop and think about it for a moment – which is more than can be said for most mainstream games. That’s a big risk to take and while hoovering up gunk certainly is satisfying it really isn’t enough to justify the whole game.Ĭlearing the world of gunk and watching the wildlife instantly spring back is reminiscent of Ōkami but while Capcom’s game was a Zelda style arcade adventure there’s not much else of consequence going on with The Gunk. The central tenet of The Gunk is that sucking up the black goo, using Rani’s transforming power glove, and seeing the planet slowly burst back into life is a fundamentally entertaining experience, without the need for further complication. The plot is very basic but the relationship between Rani and Becks is interesting, as the two begin to argue more and more over what to do and whether the titular gunk is really their concern. An explorative atmosphere conveyed through an evocative art style.The Gunk focuses on two main characters, with you playing as a scavenger named Rani who, together with her partner Becks, discovers that the planet they were going to scour for salvage is infested with a slimy parasite that’s choking plant life and mutating creatures into aggressive monsters.
Music & Atmosphere: The Gunk invites you to take the time and listen to its soothing tunes. Fiona Nova lends her voice in a stellar performance as main character Rani. Intimate Narrative: The narrative is intrinsically linked with the exploration, where our two main characters keep in tight radio contact throughout the game. Employ the revived plant life to delve deeper into this strange and wondrous ecosystem. Save the planet.Įngaging Exploration: Discover a lush jungle planet with damp caves, venture into the unknown and explore a bygone society.Ĭorruption & Regrowth: Eradicate the gunk, restore nature, and transform the world around you. What does it all mean? What role can Rani play in the fate of this evocative, moody planet? Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith. What stories lay hidden in this mysterious abandoned world? Use your ingenuity as well as your quick reactions to overcome the challenges that await. Use your trusty Power Glove to reverse the corruption, uncover secrets of old and heal the planet! Experience the evolving relationship of the crew, as you explore this unique planet. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…Īs they uncover the dormant secrets of a shattered civilization, they must battle the curse of a toxic gunk parasite, all while getting caught in a spiral of festering mistrust.
The Gunk stars Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life.
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