Stormcloud Games, a studio known for the game dungeon crawler ASCII Brut@l, has announced game latest, a 3D action platformer titled Junkster. The game is confirmed to release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC via Steam, and Nintendo's next-gen console, Switch 2.
The World and the Story of Junkster
The story in Junkster focuses on a small construction robot named UM-13, or Um for short. His adventure begins after his intergalactic cargo ship crashes on a dangerous junk planet. As a functioning robot, Um is tasked with surviving and finding a way off the planet.
The player's main mission as Um is to explore the environment to find the necessary parts to repair his ship. In addition, Um must also recover a lost cargo load, which contains valuable artifacts belonging to humans. The planet itself is not a friendly place, as it is inhabited by various creatures and robots that will become obstacles in Um's journey.
Gameplay and Key Mechanics of Junkster
Junkster is a game 3D action platformer which introduces mechanical builds as one of its core features. Um is armed with a robotic wrench (robo-wrench) that is versatile. It serves not only as a weapon to deal with the enemy, but also as a primary tool to interact with the environment.
With the wrench, players can transform the piles of trash and scrap scattered across the planet into more functional objects. This ability can be utilized to create platforms, modify the environment to solve puzzles, or build other tools. In addition to the building element, players will face a variety of enemies such as trash mutants and renegade robots in combat. action platformer which is dynamic.
Presentation Format and Collection Features
Junkster's visual and narrative approach is designed in a format that resembles a comic book series. Each chapter or level in the game is presented as a new “issue” of the comic, where Um will face different challenges and enemies. This presentation style frames the game's progress in an episodic structure.
Additionally, each successfully completed “issue” will reward players with a virtual Junkster toy. These toys are collectible within the game, adding a collectible element for players who want to complete all the content on offer.
Platform and Release Information
Stormcloud Games has confirmed that Junkster will be available for multiple platforms. The game is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via the platform Steam. In addition, the game was also announced for Switch 2, Nintendo's next-generation console.
Although the release platform has been announced in detail, the developer has not provided information regarding the exact release date. Interested players are expected to stay tuned for further announcements from Stormcloud Games regarding the game's launch schedule.
Source: Steam
