HYNPYTOL
HYNPYTOL is an action puzzle adventure game inspired by retro graphics. The word HYNPYTOL[heen-pee-tol] is Korean for white blood cell, as the game takes place in the human immune system.
Killer T and Dendritic
You place as a Killer T, one of the many types of immune cells. Following the lead of a rather grumpy Dendritic cell, you go on a journey through many parts of the body, exploring exotic areas and getting rid of infection. You can’t do this alone, though; while looking for other HYNPYTOLS to help you, you find that they’re nowhere to be seen. What could be going on?
Killer T’s amazing hand
All you have in this hostile world is your hand. By high-fiving with your hand, make your way through the levels, kill infected cells, push and pull objects, and talk to other cells!
90’s graphics and sound
Paying homage to retro games, HYNPYTOL boasts historically accurate, playful pixel graphics. The soundtrack was created using synthesizers that emulate sound chips of retro consoles, staying true to that 90’s feel. Also, don’t miss out on the many easter eggs and references to older games!
Game Discussion
Steam User 4
extremely overlooked, bought it for the visuals but ended up entirely taken by its world, design, and god the *music*. i'm not much of a sokoban fan, but this never hits too challenging a peak while still consistently evolving and engaging mechanically. this game makes my mitochrondria pound.
Steam User 1
in contrast to the main pull of the game it does NOT hold your hand. Definitely a lot of trial and error especially in the timed levels. story though was pretty good, and offered a kind of bittersweet message that stuck with me. Really respect all of the work the devs put into this, all from a little flash romp I remember glancing upon back in the day. I haven tried the level editor but it seems pretty well made. Again all the kudos to the devs for this complete package!