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The Gunk

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4.2/5

( 337 Reviews )

4.2

337 Reviews

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The Gunk
Description
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 civilizati...
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4.2/5

( 337 Reviews )

4.2

337 Reviews

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Product details
2022, Image and Form, ...
System requirements
Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher, AMD FX-6100/Intel i3-3220 or equivalent, 4 GB RAM, AMD Radeon...
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
5.5 h Main + Sides
6.5 h Completionist
5.5 h All Styles
Description

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.

Features:

  • 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!

© 2022 - Thunderful Publishing AB

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
5.5 h Main + Sides
6.5 h Completionist
5.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
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Size:
6.2 GB

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Posted on: December 2, 2024

caarsfaedr

Verified owner

Games: 156 Reviews: 2

I want to like it, but...

The Gunk is fairly simple, which has a certain appeal in today's market of games with super complicated mechanics and UI elements. It's also visually simple, but that's done well, and it's even a bit stunning in its art style. The actual gameplay is VERY smooth and feels awesome, the movement and action elements are responsive and quick. Repeat, it FEELS really good! The reason I stopped playing after only about an hour of in-game play... is that within this short span, I found 3 separate places where my character became stuck... Completely, game-breakingly stuck. Sure, you can load an autosave from just a few minutes before that, but it's ridiculous to HAVE to do so. The game is over two years old, almost three, so I'm fairly sure that it's not being patched. It's a shame, because this game is actually very playable and fun, besides this one problem that probably wouldn't have been difficult to fix. The one problem that makes me not want to pick it up again. I'm glad that I got it for free from Twitch/Prime, or i'd be asking for a refund, and as much as I hate doing that, it's the creative studio's responsibility to correct these kind of issues, not the buyer's responsibility to just grin and bear it. Please fix this issue for the people that did actually purchase this title. Redeem it! Redeem yourselves!


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Posted on: December 14, 2024

Animationre

Verified owner

Games: 94 Reviews: 1

A flawed but rewarding title

I played this because of other thunderful titles. I had heard this one was bad but found it to at least be an enjoyable experience. The Gunk takes some time to find its footing but eventually becomes an adverage 3rd person exploration/puzzle title. I recommend V-sync as there is screentearing issues.


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Posted on: January 9, 2025

abohl

Verified owner

Games: 1714 Reviews: 44

Cool game

Cool game, not difficult, addictive... relaxing... the characters are nice and cool... no real bug... I regret not being able to redefine the direction keys QSWD in ASZD


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Posted on: January 10, 2025

MartinaRaider

Verified owner

Games: 98 Reviews: 4

Beautiful!

I won this game on Amazon Prime and was a incredible surprise for me. Is an amazing history about 2 girs who go ta an planet after a misterious energy signal is detected by their ship. The story is great, the caracters are funny and full of personality and the game is really good, worth paying this game!


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Posted on: January 16, 2025

sherfh

Verified owner

Games: 84 Reviews: 3

Capable; albeit simple game

I feel like I'm playing Mario Sunshine / cleaning simulator. It's relatively cathartic to clean up the gunk and get to the next area. It's a pretty short game and can be completed with minimal effort although some areas are not very clearly signposted so you have to do a little effort to work out where to go next. Despite the rough edges, it doesn't overstay its welcome and gets to the end with minimal fuss.


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