Diving into a Unusual Steam Game Trial: Playing as a Piece of Feces on a Quest to Arrive at the Toilet
Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and enthusiasts have found plenty of interesting independent titles. But, one is particularly notable for its quirky concept. Named Unko Technica, this retro-inspired jumping adventure features a protagonist that is literally a piece of poop attempting to make its way to a restroom. For those curious, "Unko" translates to "poop."
The gameplay is straightforward: press a jump control. Throughout one hundred fifty stages, you'll face boss fights and visit a shop to buy outfits for your poop character.
Plan your movements precisely, as a error requires restarting the level. Jump on floating orbs to hurl yourself higher, navigate fragile platforms, and activate switches to reveal new areas. Gather currency to purchase challenging levels where the action intensifies.
Visually, the experience features vibrant stages and catchy music score. Its minimalist art of morphing geometric shapes may remind gamers of beloved games like Earthbound.
Although hard to name similar titles where you play as a coiled turd, video games frequently included toilet humor. For instance, in Death Stranding, players create explosives from protagonist excrement. Examples include Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ dung as plant food. Unsurprisingly, such content shows up heavily in Obsidian's adventure The Stick of Truth.
Regardless of its goofy concept, Unko Technica has already earned notable accolades, including being named best at a major publisher's indie contest in 2023. A playable preview is accessible currently on Steam, with the final release scheduled to launch on computers this November.
