The developer of Grimace’s Birthday, Gumpy Function, has just released a new Game Boy game called Excavated.
“Set in a future where humanity has nearly exhausted Earth’s resources, UNEARTHED invites you on an interstellar journey with Max – a husband, father, and employee of the alien mining corporation ‘Deep Space Mineral Retrieval,'” says the game’s itch.io page.
“Pilot your DSMR-issued mech to venture into the depths of planets, navigate dangerous caves, and solve a variety of puzzles to recover your quota of mineral resources and provide for your beloved family on Earth.”
Unearthed takes you on a “science fiction adventure” where with each excavation you “get closer to the truth buried beneath alien soil.”
Gumpy Function handled the game concept, lead game design and level design, while Ben Jelter is responsible for the art, scenario, dialogue, game design and programming. Unearthed was previously the winner of the GBCOMPO21 Game Jam.
You can download the ROM here or grab a physical copy of the game from Limited Run.
Gumpy Function was recently in the news thanks to a Game Boy collaboration with Australian comedian Tommy Dassalo.
