Holy Moly, Someone's Making a Shark Dentist Game? Let's Hope It's Not a Jaws-ful Experience!
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Someone's making a game where you're a dentist... for sharks. While Jeff isn't quite sure what to make of it, he's cautiously optimistic about the absurd possibilities.
Alright, buckle up, mates, because this one's a bit bonkers. IGN South Africa just dropped an announcement trailer for… *Shark Dentist*. Yeah, you read that right. Shark. Dentist.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Jeff, have you finally lost it completely?" And to that I say, maybe a little, but I'm taking you down with me. Because honestly, who in their right mind wakes up one day and thinks, "You know what the world needs? A game where you clean a shark's gnashers!" But hey, stranger things have happened, haven't they?
The trailer, clocking in at a breezy 2 minutes and 29 seconds, doesn't exactly give us much to sink our teeth into (pun absolutely intended, I'm not even sorry). It's mostly… well, a shark opening its mouth really wide. And then, presumably, you get to poking around with virtual dental tools. My immediate thought? Imagine the mini-games potential! Extracting barnacles? Removing the occasional rogue pirate hook? Filling cavities with… uh… underwater-friendly fillings?
Look, I'm not going to pretend I'm not intrigued. I'm a sucker for the weird and wonderful, and this definitely falls into that category. Plus, think of the possibilities! Could this be a surprisingly educational game disguised as something completely ridiculous? Will it lean into the absurdity and go full-on 'Surgeon Simulator' levels of chaotic? Or will it be a deeply meditative, zen-like experience where you bond with a digital great white through the shared experience of oral hygiene? I reckon there is potential for a Web3 element, potentially integrating collectable digital sharks with different dental problems to solve, who knows? It's all up in the air as to whether there will even be more than a flash game at this point.
It also begs the question: who is this game *for*? Is it aimed at kids who are afraid of the dentist? Is it some kind of bizarre performance art piece designed to make us question the nature of reality? Or is it just a developer having a bit of a laugh? Whatever the reason, I'm strangely compelled to keep an eye on this one.
So, there you have it. Shark Dentist. A game that exists. And now, because I'm a completist, I'm also going to briefly mention the other trailer mentioned in the article title. Apparently, a game called Modulus is getting some hardcore factory automation updates. It's a trailer showcasing these "7 Automation Updates Hardcore Factory Builders Will Love." This doesn't fill me with quite as much chaotic glee, but hey, each to their own.
Alright, I'm off to floss my own teeth now. You know, just in case I ever encounter a shark with dental issues. You never know!
Tags: shark dentist, indie games, trailer, comedy, simulation
Original article: IGN South Africa