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The Gunk

by Image & Form Games·published by Thunderful Publishing

16 December 2021T21
PCWindowsXboxXbox One

Reader score

7.1/ 10

3 votes

How long to beat

only 4 reports

5h

Rushed

main story only

5h

Normally

story and some extras

8h

Completionist

everything in it

Where to get it

Trailer

Gallery

9

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Key art

About


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. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…

As 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.

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.



Use your ingenuity as well as your quick reactions to overcome the challenges that await. What stories lay hidden in this mysterious abandoned world?

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.

Uncover the mystery. Cleanse the Gunk. Save the planet.


  • Engaging Exploration: Discover a lush jungle planet with damp caves, venture into the unknown and explore a bygone society.
  • Corruption & Regrowth: Eradicate the gunk, restore nature, and transform the world around you. Employ the revived plant life to delve deeper into this strange and wondrous ecosystem.
  • Intimate Narrative: The narrative is intrinsically linked with the exploration, where our two main characters keep in tight radio contact throughout the game. Fiona Nova lends her voice in a stellar performance as main character Rani.
  • Music & Atmosphere: The Gunk invites you to take the time and listen to its soothing tunes. An explorative atmosphere conveyed through an evocative art style. Kick your feet back and enjoy an adventure like no other!

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Third person

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Languages

9 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
Chinese (Simplified)—
English
French—
German—
Italian—
Japanese—
Portuguese (Brazil)—
Russian—
Spanish (Spain)—

Also known as

Dust.exe — Windows Executable

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Facts

Developer

Image & Form Games

Publisher

Thunderful Publishing

Released

16 December 2021

Platforms

PCWindowsXboxXbox One

Age ratings

ESRBTACBMGRAC15+USK16PEGI12

Standing

Top 6% by 24hr peak players

Tags

Behind viewPuzzle elementsShooterDirect controlSci-fi / futuristic