If you’re a fan of 80s sci-fi aesthetic, heavy metal album covers, and the kind of gameplay that makes your thumbs ache in the best way possible, today is your lucky day. ChainStaff, the latest high-octane project from Mommy’s Best Games, has officially launched on Steam and consoles.
Developed by industry veteran Nathan Fouts (formerly of Insomniac Games and the mind behind Serious Sam Double D XXL), ChainStaff isn’t just a platformer; it’s a visceral, airbrushed fever dream brought to life.
What is ChainStaff?
Set on a version of Earth overrun by the “Star Spores,” you play as a soldier fused with a sentient alien parasite. Your primary tool for survival is the titular ChainStaff—a multipurpose alien weapon that functions as a spear, a grappling hook, a shield, and even a portable platform.
The game is a love letter to the era of Bionic Commando and Shadow of the Beast, blending precise “run ‘n’ gun” action with a kinetic movement system that rewards experimentation.
Key Features:
- The Swiss Army Knife of Weapons: Use the ChainStaff to swing across chasms, impale mutated horrors, or plant it in the ground to block incoming projectiles.
- Grotesque Moral Choices: Scattered throughout the 10 handcrafted levels are stranded soldiers. You face a grim choice: rescue them for traditional upgrades, or… well, “assimilate” their organs to unlock powerful alien tech trees.
- Heavy Metal Atmosphere: The visual style is heavily inspired by fantasy art legends like Roger Dean and Michael Whelan. To match the “album cover” vibe, the game features a blistering soundtrack by Deon van Heerden (Broforce).
- Screen-Filling Bosses: From feathered serpents to skeletal fish, the boss fights require you to master the ChainStaff’s various forms to expose weak points.
Why Tech Enthusiasts Should Care
While it wears its retro influences on its sleeve, ChainStaff isn’t a simple “pixel art” throwback. It uses fluid, hand-drawn sprites and modern physics-based grappling mechanics to create a gameplay loop that feels incredibly fresh. The non-linear level design encourages exploration and backtracking with new upgrades, giving it a light “Metroidvania” feel that adds hours of depth to the experience.
“I wanted to give players a new type of platforming challenge… the ChainStaff is a truly multi-useful weapon and it’s all controlled with mainly just a single button.” — Nathan Fouts, Lead Designer
Where to Play
As of today, April 8, 2026, ChainStaff is available across nearly every major platform:
| Platform | Store Link |
| PC | Steam |
| PlayStation | PS4 & PS5 |
| Xbox | One & Series X/S |
| Nintendo | Switch |
If you’re looking for a game that looks like a Meat Loaf album cover and plays like a precision-tuned action movie, ChainStaff is calling your name. Grab your headset, crank the volume, and get ready to save Earth—one organ at a time.
Are you ready to master the staff, or will the Star Spores claim another victim? Let us know your thoughts on the launch in the comments below!
Find out more here – https://chainstaffgame.com/
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