Unveiling an Unique Steam Demo: Guiding a Poop in a Mission to Reach the Toilet
Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and gamers have discovered plenty of engaging creations from small studios. However, one stands out for its quirky concept. Named Unko Technica, this classic-feel platformer features a hero that is literally a piece of poop attempting to make its way to a toilet. As a fun fact, "Unko" translates to "poop."
The gameplay is easy to grasp: you only need a jump control. In 150 stages, encounter mini-bosses and visit a store to buy outfits for your dung hero.
Time your jumps carefully, since one error means restarting the level. Bounce off air pockets to propel yourself upward, cross disappearing surfaces, and touch buttons to open secret routes. Gather coins to purchase challenging levels in which the action gets crazy.
Visually, the experience boasts vibrant environments and an amazing background music. Its minimalist graphics of moving basic polygons could recall fans of beloved games like Earthbound.
Even though difficult to name previous releases where you are a coiled turd, interactive entertainment often included fecal matter. As an illustration, in Death Stranding, you can create explosives from protagonist waste. Examples include Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ manure as fertilizer. Unsurprisingly, fecal references shows up a lot in the South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.
Putting aside its humorous idea, Unko Technica has already earned impressive awards, like winning at Bandai Namco's game competition in 2023. The demo is accessible now on Steam, with the full game scheduled to launch on Steam on November 19.
