Diving into an Unique Steam Game Trial: Controlling a Piece of Feces on a Quest to Arrive at the Toilet
Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and gamers have encountered a variety of engaging creations from small studios. Yet, one catches the eye for its offbeat concept. Titled Unko Technica, this old-school styled platformer lets you play a character that is literally a piece of poop trying to make its way to a commode. In case you're wondering, "Unko" means "poop."
The gameplay is straightforward: just use a single jump button. In numerous challenges, you'll face boss fights and unlock a store to acquire customizations for your poop character.
Execute your movements precisely, since one mistake requires starting over. Bounce off floating orbs to hurl your character to new heights, navigate disappearing surfaces, and activate buttons to unlock new areas. Earn currency to purchase more difficult game content in which gameplay ramps up.
Graphically, the game boasts vibrant environments and catchy soundtrack. Its minimalist art with morphing abstract forms may remind players of beloved games like Earthbound.
While it's tough to name other games where you are a piece of feces, gaming have long featured toilet humor. For instance, in Death Stranding, you can craft throwables from protagonist excrement. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ dung as plant food. And of course, fecal references appears a lot in the adventure The Stick of Truth.
Putting aside its humorous premise, Unko Technica has already received notable accolades, like winning at Bandai Namco's game competition in 2023. The demo is available now on Steam, with the final release planned to launch on computers in the fall.
