UNKO TECHNICA

UNKO TECHNICA, developed by うどんぱ and published by Phoenixx Inc., is the kind of game that immediately sparks curiosity, not because it relies on grand marketing promises or genre innovation, but because its concept is so unapologetically absurd that players almost feel obligated to investigate. It embraces a comedic premise built around toilet humor—most notably, poop—but instead of treating that foundation as a cheap gag or a disposable novelty, it transforms it into an entire creative ecosystem. The game exists in a universe where the ridiculous is not merely tolerated but celebrated, and that sense of gleeful self-awareness allows it to disarm player expectations before revealing a surprisingly intricate design philosophy. From the beginning, it signals that while comedy may be the hook, thoughtful interaction and playful experimentation are the true core of the experience. The gameplay follows a puzzle-action format built on physics, motion, momentum, and environmental manipulation. Levels are structured like deceptively simple playgrounds, each presenting a scenario that invites trial and error without punishing curiosity. The satisfaction does not come from following a prede…

Pooping is the best part of my day.

A couple of months ago there was an online showcase hosted on Steam by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to support Japanese game developers; and this is what I got out of it. Yep, you read that right. The actual Japan External Trade Organization took their good time away from their busy schedule to promote a game which by the developer's own admission is a "Poop Precision Platformer." You cannot even begin to fathom just how fast I pulled my wallet out so I could throw money at this game. Platformers aren't even typically my thing. But here we are. What originally began as a merry and soothing little adventure -- guiding my happy little poop from butt to bowl -- eventually turned into a completely insane adrenaline rush bursting with howls of amusement, excitement, and limitless energy. This game is completely bonkers in the most awesome and exhilarating way possible. And this is a game about platforming poop! The premise behind Unko Technica is simple: you set the game in motion by releasing a wee poop from a butt that's located at the beginning on the level. Once released your goal is to then guide your poop all the way into its home: the toilet bowl; and yo…

Precision platformer of the millennium.