Shouldice, A. (Designer). (2022). Tunic [Video game]. Finji.

Tunic is an action-adventure game where the player controls a fox exploring a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. The gameplay involves navigating terrain, uncovering secrets, and combating enemies without explicit directions or clear instructions, as most text is in a mysterious script.

The exploration is non-linear but guided by the need for specific items or actions to unlock new areas, though alternative paths might exist. An isometric perspective hides hidden paths and items, and the interface displays health, stamina, and magic meters. Stamina, used for actions like rolling, regenerates over time. Players can find or buy items to restore attributes or increase maximum levels. The game does not have difficulty settings, but it allows toggling of unlimited stamina or health for accessibility.

Combat includes using a sword, shield, explosives, and magic. Special targeting shifts the camera, possibly revealing secrets. Defeated foes drop coins, used as currency or lost upon death unless recovered. Dying resets the player to the last visited shrine, which also replenishes health at the cost of respawning enemies.

Players can find pages of a manual with clues for understanding the game mechanics and progression, presented mostly in the constructed script. These can be consulted at any time to assist with navigating the world and utilizing shrines and items.