ChainStaff

Overview

Our planet is under attack from the Star Spores, and they've warped life on Earth into ferocious uber-bugs. A nasty alien has made its new home directly attached to your head. But it's not all bad news - your new best friend has provided both the strength to fight back against the mutated horde, and control over a weapon that can tip the balance of the battle in humanity's favor: the ChainStaff.

Gameplay

Hurl it as a spear and slice aliens in half. Throw it to the ground as a shield to stop incoming attacks. Grapple and swing on just about anything. The transforming ChainStaff does all this and more with one button.

As you traverse the surreal landscape, you'll encounter fellow soldiers stranded in harsh environments. Do you rescue your comrades, or listen to the alien voice in your head and harvest them for upgrades? Each option has unique benefits and will lead to different endings.

The game features around 6 to 8 hours of gameplay on the first playthrough.

Challenge

Pounded to mush, stabbed through the heart, sheared in two. Prepare to meet your doom in a myriad of disgusting ways. All deaths are avoidable, but some dangers may require special strategies. You'll encounter dozens of unusual mutated creatures, and once you get past those, you'll have to fight against screen-filling monstrosities.

Art and Sound

Fully hand-drawn art immerses you in a living world inspired by album covers of the 70s and 80s. Rock out to the classic metal soundtrack by award-winning composer Deon van Heerden (Broforce, Warhammer 40k: Shootas Blood & Teef). The soundtrack features scorching riffs, pumping beats, lighter interludes with 70s synth, catchy melodies, and even some cowbell.