The narrative is driven by the relationship between the two main characters:
: Rani can scan local wildlife and minerals to unlock upgrades for her glove and equipment, though many of these are optional for completing the main story. The Gunk
: Players control Rani, who uses a prosthetic vacuum-like glove nicknamed "Pumpkin" to suck up the globular black gunk. The narrative is driven by the relationship between
: Clearing the gunk triggers a "bloom" effect where the gray, lifeless environment bursts back into vibrant, colorful flora, often revealing new paths or resources. lifeless environment bursts back into vibrant