If you miss the days when video games felt like a fever dream inspired by a heavy metal album cover, you’re in for a treat. Mommy’s Best Games—the chaotic minds behind Pig Eat Ball and Serious Sam Double D XXL—has officially announced that their latest project, ChainStaff, is set to drop on April 8, 2026.
Led by Nathan Fouts (formerly of Insomniac Games), the studio is bringing a “brutal 80s sci-fi” aesthetic to modern hardware. Whether you’re on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, prepare for a gore-soaked trip through a world mutated by the mysterious “Star Spores.”
One Button, Infinite Carnage
The heart of the game is, unsurprisingly, the ChainStaff. This isn’t just a spear; it’s a Swiss Army knife of destruction. Using a streamlined one-button control scheme, you’ll transform your weapon on the fly:
- Spear: Slice through alien drones and spear enemies from a distance.
- Grappling Hook: Swing across treacherous chasms with 80s-action-hero flair.
- Shield: Slam it into the ground to block incoming projectiles from screen-filling bosses.
The goal? Fight your way through 10 wild levels to get a parasitic alien off your own head.
“Grotesque” Upgrades and Moral Dilemmas
ChainStaff isn’t just a mindless shooter; it features a dark, choice-based upgrade system. As you find stranded soldiers, you’re faced with a “hardcore” decision:
- Rescue them to unlock human-tech upgrades and aim for a better ending.
- Devour their organs (yes, really) to fuel your alien parasite and unlock visceral, “grotesque” mutations.
A Masterpiece of Metal
Visually, the game looks like it was ripped straight off a 1978 Judas Priest vinyl. The hand-drawn art is paired with a blistering soundtrack by Deon van Heerden (Broforce, Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef), ensuring your ears will be ringing just as much as your thumbs will be aching.
Release Details at a Glance
- Release Date: April 8, 2026
- Platforms: PC (Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
- Developer: Mommy’s Best Games
- Genre: Action-Platformer / SHMUP hybrid
If you’re looking for a game that doesn’t hold your hand and embraces the weird, bloody side of retro gaming, keep an eye on the digital storefronts this April.
Are you planning to save your fellow soldiers, or are you going full alien for those organ-based upgrades?
Find out more here – https://chainstaffgame.com/
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