Image: Sandy Dingo Games

MycoRelic is an interesting game, to say the least: a co-op RPG where you control a 'mushroom robot' that draws heavily on Lego's Bionicle (a childhood relic which I miss dearly), soulslikes, and the classic action RPG format.

Loot dungeons with friends, gain elemental fungal powers, and upgrade your robot host to create various builds, opening up new ways to play, all of which are saved to your character and can be carried over to your friends' world, similar to Terraria in a way, making MycoRelic a true co-op-oriented experience.

MycoRelic puts a big emphasis on building and mixing parts, weapons, and effects to create builds, opting for a classless system that, given the premise, I think works amazingly.

One way you can forge your character is by finding different parts for your robot, which you can use to improve it in many ways, such as elemental effects (we will get to that soon), increased stamina, and increased potency of fungal magic. This allows for some really cool combinations and emphasises messing around with different builds.

As I said before, elemental powers and fungal magic are also integral parts of this game, essential for taking your character to the next level, and can be combined to create pretty devastating effects for your enemies. Cast fire to scorch your foes, or use magic healing water to revitalise your companions; each elemental power has its uses and can synergise with others depending on the situation.

Across the island you inhabit are many areas that are, let's say, less than compatible with life, and you may want to avoid them. Do so by utilising your agile fungi movement options, such as air dashing and mantling, to platform over large crevices, magma pools, and toxic wastelands as you press on with your quest.

Now, if some funky fungi RPG action with friends seems like your dream, then go ahead and check out MycoRelic on Steam in early access today for £15.99.