Clunky Hero

Clunky Hero is a story-driven platformer with metroidvania exploration, RPG elements, hack-and-slash combat and humor. You play as Rufus, a peasant who sets out to rescue his wife Brunilde and save his village from the Evil One.

Rufus's journey

Rufus lives an ordinary life in a distant village with Brunilde, his smart and funny wife. After a magical mistake awakens the Evil One, its minions spread through the town and commit cruel acts. Brunilde is kidnapped and imprisoned in the Evil One’s castle, where she is transformed into a blonde, doll-like girl who spends her time looking at herself in a handheld mirror.

Rufus makes a helmet from a bucket and takes a broom as his weapon. Now called the Clunky Hero, he travels to rescue Brunilde and defeat the Evil One, whose name no one wants to say.

Explore and fight

The game has nearly 50 levels across nine areas, along with more than 15 interiors. You talk with characters, take on side quests to level up, find and buy items, and fight tough bosses. Humorous dialogue and funny items and weapons feature throughout.

Rufus gains eight skills: Double Jump, Dash, Dive, Cling, Range Shot, Blasting Attack, Mighty Burp and Rocket Leap. You can combine nine enhancement items in three bonus slots to boost his skills and abilities.

Items and upgrades

You can trade items at shops found throughout the game, change weapons and wearables, and use enhancement items to improve Rufus’s abilities. The game also features original music and hand-drawn-looking backgrounds.