ChainStaff

"I had a blast with ChainStaff in all of its disgustingly gruesome action-packed glory; it&s;s indie 2D action at its most ridiculous and I love it. 🦠"

"With its strange visuals and fresh ideas, ChainStaff screams confidence as a bold and distinctive entry in its genre. The game offers plenty for fans of this style, especially with its loud soundtrack and unconventional concepts, making it an experience …"

"ChainStaff is a fun yet challenging tribute to the golden age of the run-and-gun genre. Its hand-painted, grotesque aesthetic and pulse-pounding soundtrack feel like stepping into a living &s;80s rock album, while the titular ChainStaff offers a unique twist as …"

"ChainStaff embraces the past to fuel its patently insane premise, execution, and creature design. This is one weird game that, through its minor annoyances, should delight retro fans seeking an 2D shooter that frequently surprises."

"ChainStaff isn&s;t complicated or overly difficult like its inspirations, although it can tire the player at times. However, combining a simple genre with a versatile tool, intergalactic insects, and heavy rock music was a good mix. Anyone looking for genuine …"

"ChainStaff is very clear about what it is. It’s a fast, movement-heavy action platformer that leans on skill and consistency. It doesn’t try to do everything, and that’s a good thing. What it does, it does well. If you enjoy …"

"ChainStaff is a stylish retro-inspired run and gun platformer that stands out with its bold 1960s sci-fi art direction and inventive alien chain weapon, blending classic influences like Contra and Bionic Commando with modern design ideas. While its versatile chain …"

"Bottom line: ChainStaff&s;s gimmicks sets it apart from other indie shooters in this current timeline of gaming, and it pays in loads for it. It&s;s fun to play, doesn&s;t wear out its welcome, keeps its tone light-hearted yet casually gory, …"

"While it has some cool ideas and style to spare, a combination of stiff and sometimes awkward controls, as well as level design that tends to exacerbate those problems, keeps it from reaching it potential"

"ChainStaff is an imperfect yet incredibly inspired game. An action platformer that takes the best of a bygone era and reimagines it with a visual imagination that is all too rare in today’s landscape. It has obvious flaws, including an …"

"ChainStaff blends platforming, action, and metroidvania ideas through a spear as deadly as it is versatile, creating a fun, demanding adventure despite its hard-to-digest visual style."

"The best thing about the game is the ChainStaff system, which gives players many options for movement, combat, and exploration. In addition to creative level design, fun boss fights, and a unique art style, it makes for a consistently fascinating …"

"ChainStaff is the kind of game that sticks with you because of how confidently it commits to its ideas. It takes a single mechanic and builds an entire experience around it without losing momentum or focus. The combination of strange …"

"This is just a cool video game with novel gameplay mechanics and a consistently heavy metal style. If you came in here wanting another stellar Mommy&s;s Best Games distillation of classic 2D tropes, you&s;ll be satisfied. If you&s;ve never heard …"

"ChainStaff is an easy recommendation. The titular weapon is one of the most creative tools I have used in a run-and-gun in years. The throwback sci-fi art direction is wild and original. Deon van Heerden&s;s heavy metal soundtrack keeps the …"

"ChainStaff is a game that doesn&s;t try to please everyone. It&s;s aggressive, loud, over-the-top, and deeply mechanical."

"I played many games that had crazy premises for alien invasion, but I don’t think I played any with a concept as wild and out there as ChainStaff, from developer Mommy’s Best Games (the same guys behind the seriously under-rated …"

"Chainstaff starts from an idea so wild it feels born from a particularly inspired night among friends, yet it turns that bizarre imagination into its greatest strength. Between chitinous grappling hooks, empowering parasites, and saving humanity with heavy‑metal fury, Jesse …"