Visual design plays a large role in users’ attachment to exploring worlds. One can count on it to be system-driven, however, acting as a piece of a larger puzzle that contributes to a greater sense of engagement when all its systems are working together. The studio has matched an expected level of quality for the past decade so there’s nothing to worry about concerning its combat, though, the direction it takes and how it will figure into the core gameplay loop remains to be seen.
Later on, the franchise would expand to include SteamWorld Heist, a strategy game, and SteamWorld Quest, a turn-based RPG. The studio hasn’t worked with extensive real-time combat however, they’re known for successful experimentation.īefore SteamWorld Dig, there was SteamWorld Tower Defense. Perhaps a corruption meter of sorts that requires consuming some potion to prevent players from dying due to gunk. The addition of “survival” in its description implies combat in addition to some possible survival sim elements. With The Gunk taking place across an entire planet in 3D, Image and Form has the potential to expand that exploration into something more tangible. These alternate paths aren’t required, but they’re helpful. There are areas off the beaten path that reward materials to be sold for coins to purchase upgrades. As a 2D game whose central focus revolves around digging deeper, it isn’t the most complicated title around. SteamWorld Dig succeeded as a Metroidvania-style game because of its bite-sized progression loop. Considering the team’s previous efforts and the description’s emphasis on material gathering and exploration, The Gunk is poised to expand the SteamWorld formula. Where to Take the Formulaīased on the description and released info, it seems The Gunk takes place on a single planet. Some people around the interwebs have taken to calling it Xbox’s Super Mario Sunshine, but it’s more akin to a big budget take on SteamWorld Dig’s addictive gameplay loop centered around gathering things to explore further. The official site’s game description reads “Lead a duo of outer space explorers that chance upon a dangerous planet plagued by a corruptive gunk. To be clear, The Gunk is not just SteamWorld Dig in 3D, but it is echoing familiar concepts. There’s something so gratifying about each underground excursion as players acquire more abilities, collect loot, and delve further into the world’s dark recesses. SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Dig 2 make effective use of level design to encourage exploration and a “one more minute” mentality due to its metroidvania nature and gameplay loop. As their first 3D project, The Gunk carries major implications for the degree of exploration players can expect. Still, the writing, world, and exploration more than makeup for the short campaign as players will find themselves immediately immersed in the world and Rani and Becks’ friendship.While each SteamWorld title is excellent at what it sets out to accomplish, The Gunk is shocking due to its shift in direction. The Gunk is a creative, witty, and charming adventure game, albeit a bit on the short side at only five or six hours in length.
I had a great time clearing up the gunk and living my best adventurer life, and the length of the game seemed just right, ensuring that the gunk didn’t overstay its welcome. Overall, The Gunk feels like a weighty, enjoyable adventure that goes to some surprising places with its story.
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The Gunk is an action-adventure puzzle game developed by Image & Form Games known for their 2D adventure game series steam world.
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