Brutal comic book-inspired action-meets-stealth platformer SteamDolls – Order Of Chaos has debuted a brand new teaser, announcing that a brand new demo is coming soon. The title, originally teased to the public back in 2019, boasts a reunion of AAA voice actors from the Metal Gear Solid franchise (no relation to studio), including David Hayter, Christopher Randolph, and Jennifer Hale. The game has returned from its long public hiatus with a brand new Steam page, and has announced in a new teaser video that a full length demo will be coming soon. The teaser, featuring voice work from the aforementioned stars, can be viewed below:
Originally conceived in 2019 based on a comic book from the development studio and then Kickstarted soon after, SteamDolls has been a passion project of its director. A small concept demo was originally launched at the time of original conception, which acted as a small preview of the original title. Since then, the game has changed significantly, undergoing a significant visual upgrade as well as an overhaul of gameplay. The original concept demo, which acted as a vertical slice presentation of the game’s concept, is planned to be launched out of Early Access with this updated demo replacing such. An extended demo is expected to separately go live closer to the game’s launch date, of which more details will be available soon. In the mean time, overhauled screenshots and more can be found river on the game’s main Steam Page here. (Note: Screenshots featured within this press release are mixed between scenes from the upcoming demo and the full game).
The title has more to offer than just its AAA voice work. In-game, you’ll find yourself entrenched in the utter brutality of a labyrinthine city gone mad. Sleuth through the shadows of the world and lose yourself in every nook and cranny of this city – and the blood of its inhabitants. Taking the role of The Whisper (David Hayter), you’ll have to balance stealth and brutality to make your goals into reality. Assassinate your enemies and perform devastating finishers, or lurk in the shadows and slip between the cracks. Experience the narrative of the Steamdolls world, and delve into not only the story of this dying world but also the secrets found in its shadows. Hack into terminals and experience the memories of the past, and the ghosts that lurk in the remnants of the modern world.
Features:
- Novel stealth-lite gameplay mixed with platforming and brutal action
- Gruesome finishers and combat
- Use your hacking skills to experience the memories of the world
- Beautiful comic book-inspired 2D meets 3D aesthetics
- A vast world to explore, filled with secrets
- AAA voice cast, including David Hayter (Solid Snake) as the voice of The Whisper, as well as Christopher Randolph and Jennifer Hale.
- Hand-drawn Cutscenes for the narrative parts mixed with 3D cinematic inserts
More information can be found on the game’s Steam page, and additional information is scheduled over coming weeks. The game is developed by French studio The Shady Gentlemen, and publishing assistance from Top Hat Studios, Inc. Additional images, such as full resolution screenshots and key arts/logos, can be found attached.
About The Shady Gentlemen
The Shady Gentlemen is a french creative studio comprised of Yoann Peter, Etienne Vrithof, and Jeremy Hagry. The studio has worked together on the SteamDolls graphic novel prior, and has developed other titles, including for VR in the past.
About Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Top Hat Studios is your favorite publisher of fine indie delicacies, primarily supporting Japanese-inspired, retro-themed, and highly creative titles. As a company started by and working with grassroots developers and incubating developer talent, Top Hat Studios focuses on supporting games all the way from blockbuster productions through to niche and boutique experimentations.
Top Hat Studios’ diverse portfolio includes hits such as Crypt Custodian, Alisa, Athenian Rhapsody, Frogun, Ova Magica, SONZAI, Labyrinth of the Demon King, and many more. Unique in its relationship to its partnered developers, Top Hat Studios is more than just a publisher but rather a strategic long-term partner, and provides a suite of resources to its developers, which include publishing, business development, corporate advisory, product & long-term strategy, creative media, tools, co-development, and engineering & porting expertise working with all major engines and codebases.