Diving into an Unusual Steam Demo: Controlling a Poop with the Goal to Reach the Toilet
Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and players have found numerous interesting creations from small studios. But, one is particularly notable for its unconventional concept. Named Unko Technica, this classic-feel side-scrolling game features a character that is actually a turd striving to navigate to a restroom. In case you're wondering, "Unko" means "poop."
Player controls is easy to grasp: you only need a one button to leap. Across 150 levels, battle tough enemies and visit a store to acquire customizations for your dung hero.
Execute your actions carefully, as a mistake requires beginning again. Leap using air pockets to propel the poop to new heights, traverse crumbling platforms, and interact with switches to open secret routes. Collect currency and use them on more difficult levels as the action ramps up.
In terms of design, the experience boasts eye-catching level designs and a killer music score. The simple art featuring shifting geometric shapes evokes memories of gamers of beloved games like Earthbound.
Even though hard to name previous releases where you control a coiled turd, gaming have long featured fecal matter. For example, in Death Stranding, you can craft explosives from protagonist waste. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ feces as plant food. Naturally, this theme shows up extensively in the role-playing game The Stick of Truth.
Despite its goofy concept, Unko Technica has already received notable accolades, such as taking top honors at a major publisher's indie contest in 2023. The demo is ready currently on Steam, with the complete version set to arrive on computers this November.
