Shark Dentist looks a bit silly, tense, gruesome and I need to play it
I don’t know who thought that it was a good idea to be a Shark Dentist, in what looks like a set from a cheap horror movie – but now I have to try it.
Coming from Alice Games who previously made two VR games Monster Rampage VR, Santa’s Letters VR and the non-VR Broventure: The Wild Co-op. Frankly, I had never heard of any of those until now. Perhaps this silly idea might be their first proper hit. They say it will appeal to “horror fans, streamers, and lovers of films like Jaws, The Meg, and Saw”. I just recently watched The Meg and The Meg 2 as well, so it’s rather timely. I do love a bit of dumb monster horror like this.
Your main enemies in it will be: Shark Stress, bringing it ever-closer to waking up and snacking on you; Limited Resources, so don’t use too much anaesthetic; and Random Event, where your equipment might fail on you and various “other surprises”.
Highlights:
- Intense Gameplay: Treat a shark’s teeth without waking it. Every mistake can lead to deadly consequences.
- Roguelike Mechanics: Randomly generated dental issues, tools, and debuffs make each attempt unique.
- Multitasking: Monitor the shark’s pulse, maintain oxygen supply, manage anesthesia, and choose the right tools.
- Realistic Tool Interaction: Use syringes, drills, mirrors, and even a circular saw to tackle various tasks.
- Organic Balance: Manage the shark’s stress level by finding a balance between the pain of treatment and limited resources.
According to the press release the dev was inspired by viral sensations like Buckshot Roulette, with it blending dark humour and roguelike mechanics wrapped up in a creepy aesthetic.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
