

This was most likely intended but was rather annoying. On other occasions, the gunk would overload the screen making it hard to navigate. The game would sometimes register that some particles were still in the area. Most of these issues occurred when having to absorb the gunk. As you look at each object you can tell the level of polishing the development team has done to make it look beautiful.Īs we were playing through the campaign, there were only a few issues we encountered. Animals, flowers, and even materials can randomly appear. Creatures return and color returns to previously drained plants showing that your efforts have meaning.Īs you clear the Gunk away, you can never be sure what may spring to life. As you clear the gunk away from the world, you can see the world springing back to life. As you explore the world, you can see the difference between the living world and the parts that are dying because of The Gunk. Each object and plant are highly detailed. When it comes to The Gunk, its graphics are one of its best features. Yes, you can have fun playing this game and it is meant to be relaxing rather than an intense adventure. The primary focus is the beauty of the world once it is restored and the music that accompanies your journey. These resources can be found throughout the world by solving puzzles and killing enemies.Īlthough the overall gameplay is rather simplistic, it is not the primary focus. In order to learn that new ability, the player must have enough resources. After scanning enough objects, the player is to learn a new ability. While exploring players can scan new things to gain information. The player must go around absorbing the corruption and restoring life to the planet. The game primarily relies on an absorption mechanic. Outside of an overpowered boss, enemies range from annoying tiny creatures to a large charging enemy. The game could offer other various types. The Gunk only has four enemy types that you will fight. The base game has relatively simple controls that are easy to learn and the overall combat of the game is easy. We typically try not to compare games, but it gives players an image of what to expect. The Gunk is a combination of Luigi’s Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine, and Metroid Prime. If you are on the fence about The Gunk and are a fan of Nintendo games, then you are in luck. A child could easily play this game and only get stuck in a few difficult areas.

Although The Gunk took less than six hours to complete, it was a rather relaxing experience. Based on their recommendation, we knew we were in for something special. Going into The Gunk, we knew little about this game but it was recommended by a friend of ours from Headup Games.
#THE GUNK PUBLISHERS SERIES#
So let’s dive into our The Gunk review for the Xbox Series X. On December 16th, Image & Form with the help of Thunderful Publishing released The Gunk. As the player explores, they learn the planet has a bigger mystery to be uncovered. As Rani explores the island, the team learns that the mysterious gunk is sucking the life force out of the planet. Looking for resources to sell in order to survive, Rani and Beck decide to search the planet for things they can scavenge.

The Gunk takes players in a foreign world encompassed in a mysterious goo. Welcome to alien Super Mario Sunshine 2021 edition.
