The stealth-action platformer SteamDolls: Order of Chaos, developed by French-Belgian studio The Shady Gentlemen, is set to launch on February 11th via Steam Early Access. The game will include the first six chapters, offering an estimated 5–7 hours of gameplay. A new trailer has been released alongside the announcement, showcasing the game’s distinctive steampunk aesthetic and comic book-inspired visuals.
A Star-Studded Voice Cast and Steampunk Chaos
One of the standout features of SteamDolls is its AAA voice cast, reuniting talent from the iconic Metal Gear Solid series. David Hayter (Solid Snake) takes on the role of The Whisper, a bloodthirsty yet witty protagonist navigating a dystopian steampunk city on the brink of collapse. He is joined by Christopher Randolph and Jennifer Hale, further cementing the game’s appeal for fans of narrative-driven experiences.
The Whisper’s journey combines stealth-lite mechanics with brutal combat, allowing players to choose between silent assassinations or all-out chaos. Exploration is key, with a labyrinthine city filled with grotesque creatures, hidden secrets, and diverse zones like an overgrown chapel, a flesh-like underbelly, and an industrial bunker. Players can also hack terminals to uncover memories of the past and solve puzzles that deepen the narrative.
Early Access Details and Player Feedback
The Early Access version will launch in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. It provides a demo featuring the game’s introductory sequence for those eager to get a taste before diving in. The developers aim to use player feedback during this phase to refine mechanics, improve balancing, and expand content ahead of the full release.
SteamDolls originated as a passion project inspired by The Shady Gentlemen’s own comic book series and was successfully funded on Kickstarter. Its unique blend of hand-drawn cutscenes and 2D-meets-3D visuals creates an immersive world that feels both gritty and artistic. Players will also have the option to upgrade The Whisper’s skills through a customizable skill tree and personalize their home base with trophies earned during exploration.
Key Features
- Stealth-lite gameplay combined with platforming and brutal action.
- A vast world with unique zones and grotesque creatures to explore.
- Gruesome finishers for combat enthusiasts.
- Hacking mechanics to solve puzzles and uncover hidden lore.
- A comic book-inspired art style blending 2D visuals with 3D cinematic inserts.
- An AAA voice cast featuring David Hayter, Christopher Randolph, and Jennifer Hale.
- Customizable skill trees and home base upgrades.
Website: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1305260/SteamDolls__Order_Of_Chaos/
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