Release Date: December 16, 2021
The Gunk is a mix of platformer and puzzle game created by Swedish studio Image & Form, developers of SteamWorld series. In the game we try to save an alien planet attacked by a slimy parasite - the title sludge.
The Gunk is a TPP-style platform arcade game, which is the responsibility of the Swedish independent studio Image & Form, authors of the SteamWorld series.
The Gunk takes place on an exotic and forgotten planet, which is contaminated with the mysterious substance. In the game we take on the role of a heroine equipped with a special glove, who is able to absorb the black mass poisoning the areas. The main goal is to save the dying planet and its inhabitants from a slimy parasite.
The Gunk is a mix of platform and puzzle game. In the course of exploring the vast world, we encounter terrifying and contaminated creatures and numerous obstacles, which require the use of logic. In addition to absorbing the black substance, which purifies poisoned areas, we have to manipulate elements of the environment and perform numerous environmental puzzles. With the healing of each region, we unlock access to previously closed areas of the planet.
The Gunk graphic design is fully three-dimensional and presents a decent level. The locations visited are quite extensive, and their appearance changes when the sites are cleaned of the planetary poisoning substance.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Image & Form
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Age restrictions: 12+
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Adrian Werner
November 11, 2021
During the Xbox Games Showcase we got to know the new game from the developers of SteamWorld. The game in question is The Gunk, in which we will try to save an alien planet.
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Bart Woldanski
July 23, 2020
System Requirements for The Gunk Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 or better, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 or better, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for The Gunk Video Game.
Game Rant: 3 / 5 by Dalton Cooper
The Gunk has its flaws, but it's still a mostly enjoyable way to spend a few hours. It's a short but sweet adventure with gameplay reminiscent of PS2-era platforming games and so fans of the genre should certainly give it a look through Xbox Game Pass.
TrueAchievements: 8 / 10 by Heidi Nicholas
Overall, The Gunk feels like a weighty, enjoyable adventure that goes to some surprising places with its story. 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. To make things even better, The Gunk launches straight into Xbox Game Pass today — so you can’t not give it a go.
IGN: 7 / 10 by Tom Marks
The Gunk is a simple little platforming adventure full of malicious messes that are plenty fun to clean up.
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