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ChainStaff launch trailer – 80’s sci-fi action platformer hits Nintendo Switch

Posted on April 10, 2026 by (@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos

A new launch trailer is in for the brutal 80’s sci-fi action platformer ChainStaff. This one comes from Mommy’s Best Games, led by veteran ex-Insomniac Games and Serious Sam Double D XXL developer Nathan Fouts.

As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the game:

In ChainStaff, you are a mutant with an alien attached to your head ready to master your transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades. With the rocking soundtrack of Broforce composer Deon van Herrden, players will swing, shoot, and spear their way through hordes of evil monsters and bone-shaking boss fights, and get this thing off your head!

Key Features

  • Master the ChainStaff: a transforming grappling hook that can turn into a spear, shield and more.
  • Grotesque Upgrades: Do you rescue your fallen friends, or turn more alien by eating their organs? Each decision unlocks upgrades on two different tech trees.
  • 10 Wild Levels: Each level is like a classic rock album cover come to life.
  • Transforming Aliens: Each massive boss presents a new way to think about how to use the ChainStaff. Will you break their teeth apart, or pry open their gigantic jaws?
  • 4-6 Hour Adventure: A tight, hand-crafted adventure with 3 unique endings and the ability to play New Game+ and continue again with all your upgrades.
  • Killer Soundtrack: Rock out to the classic metal soundtrack by the award-winning composer Deon van Heerden of Broforce and Warhammer 40k: Shootas Blood & Teef soundtrack fame.

Continue on below to view the ChainStaff launch trailer.

Launch Trailer

Mommy’s Best Games is selling the title digitally. Head on over here for more Nintendo Switch coverage.

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