Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Dec 16, 2021
    80
    Overall, The Gunk feels like a weighty, enjoyable adventure that goes to some surprising places with its story. I had a great time clearing up the gunk and living my best adventurer life, and the length of the game seemed just right, ensuring that the gunk didn’t overstay its welcome. To make things even better, The Gunk launches straight into Xbox Game Pass today — so you can’t not give it a go.
  2. Dec 22, 2021
    75
    The Gunk is a creative, witty, and charming adventure game, albeit a bit on the short side at only five or six hours in length. Still, the writing, world, and exploration more than make up for the short campaign as players will find themselves immediately immersed in the world and Rani and Becks’ friendship. Unfortunately, a few technical problems plague the game, the most blatant of which – getting stuck on various items – becomes frustrating in later platforming sections. Still, The Gunk is an adventure well worth partaking in.
User Score
4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 57
  2. Negative: 25 out of 57
  1. Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Fun game, nice aesthetics, and cool environments, very nice to explore. Combat could be better, and character graphic are a bit off.
  2. Jan 28, 2022
    10
    The game is very good, it's a pretty nice pick specially if you get it on Gamepass. I enjoyed it very much, cool story and awesome aesthetics.
  3. Jan 6, 2022
    8
    short and enjoyable game with good gameplay and graphics ,. this game needs a sequel .