Brutal 80s Platformer ChainStaff Launching April 8
Get ready to get grapplin’ this spring when Mommy’s Best Games’ brutal 80’s sci-fi action platformer ChainStaff launches April 8.
Featuring 10 wild levels to master the ChainStaff, players will be able to utilize a transforming grappling hook that doubles as a spear, shield, and more.
Lending their talents to ChainStaff’s soundtrack is Award-Winning Composer Deon van Heerden, known for heavy works like Broforce and Warhammer 40k: Shootas Blood & Teef.
Learn more with the launch date trailer for ChainStaff below:
ChainStaff Launch Date Trailer
Nathan Fouts, Director and Game Designer, said the following:
“I love games such as Mega Man X and Bionic Commando and I wanted to add something new.
The grappling hook mechanics are smooth as silk here, and the ability to change the ChainStaff into a spear, shield, bridge and more, all with the touch of a single button should give players a new type of platforming challenge!”
Note that ChainStaff will release April 8 in the Americas and Europe for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
ChainStaff will also release worldwide on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
No matter which platform one chooses, ChainStaff pre-orders are now available via its official website.
An official ChainStaff Discord channel is also available for those that’d like to join the conversation.
Source: Press Release
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