Run-and-gun Metroidvania game Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior announced for Nintendo Switch

Today, Chaosmonger Studio unveiled its new game Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior. The title will launch on Nintendo Switch in the future.

Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior is a run-and-gun Metroidvania game. Players will battle biomechanical mutants, explore a twisted post-apocalyptic world, and recover fragments of your lost mind in a dystopian universe.

Lots of extra details can be found in the following overview:

Inspired by the band’s dystopian, sci-fi universe, the game is a retro-style action-adventure, bringing the twisted world of Voivod’s music and concept albums to life in a unique interactive experience.

Inspired by the band’s concept albums and classic gaming aesthetics, Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior immerses players in a post-apocalyptic world filled with biomechanical mutants, cybernetic fortresses, and war-torn wastelands. Featuring pixel-art visuals reminiscent of the golden era of action platformers, the game aims to capture both the intensity of classic run-and-gun combat and the depth of exploration found in Metroidvania titles.

In Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior, players assume the role of the Voivod, a warrior lost in a surreal nightmare. Due to his constantly mutating form, he has lost his head and is guided by his own disembodied mind, Nothingface. To escape his torment, he must traverse a fractured reality, collecting scattered fragments of his consciousness while battling bizarre entities drawn from Voivod’s legendary album artwork and sci-fi-infused narratives.

To ensure an authentic representation of their artistic vision, Voivod is actively involved in the game’s development. The band will oversee the creative direction, ensuring that the world, characters, and music align perfectly with the band’s deep and intricate lore. Furthermore, each member of Voivod has a dedicated role in shaping the project:

• Michel Langevin (Away) is contributing to the game’s visual design and artwork.
• Daniel Mongrain (Chewy) is supervising the adaptation of Voivod’s music into a game-friendly format.
• Denis Bélanger (Snake) lends his voice to the protagonist.
• Dominic Laroche (Rocky) will playtest and provide gameplay feedback.

The game’s soundtrack will feature reworked versions of Voivod’s music from the band’s current lineup, carefully adapted to fit the early ‘90s video game aesthetic. The adaptation will be led by Canadian composer Yann Latour, who has previously collaborated with Chaosmonger Studio on multiple projects. Working closely with Daniel Mongrain, Yann will ensure that the soundtrack remains unmistakably Voivodian while embracing the retro-gaming soundscape.

A Kickstarter campaign will be launching here soon. We’ll update this post with a trailer once it’s available.