This 'Shark Dentist' Game is Jaws-Droppingly Ridiculous (and We're Here For It)
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Someone's made a game where you're a dentist operating on a shark, and it's as gloriously ridiculous as it sounds. It's like 'Crocodile Dentist' meets 'Saw,' and honestly, what's not to love?
Right, so picture this: you're a dentist, but instead of dealing with screaming kids and sugar-fueled cavities, you're elbow-deep in a shark's mouth. Sounds like a fever dream, yeah? Well, someone's gone and made it a game. Rock Paper Shotgun brought this gem to our attention, and bloody hell, it’s weirder than a Goblin's ear collection.
It's called 'Shark Dentist,' and it’s basically 'Crocodile Dentist' on steroids, with a dash of 'Saw' thrown in for extra spice. We’re talking ray tracing, convincingly grimy teeth barnacles, and an office that looks like Jigsaw’s waiting room. Your mission? Poke around in a sedated shark’s gums and then act surprised when it tries to remove your appendages. I mean, fair dinkum, what did you expect?
Now, before you start picturing Jacques Cousteau with a drill, let's get one thing straight: sharks don’t need dentists. They're basically the floss-enthusiasts of the ocean, constantly replacing their teeth like some sort of toothy conveyor belt. But that's part of the charm, innit?
The whole concept taps into that weird 'Jaws Effect' – the way pop culture villainizes sharks. Rock Paper Shotgun rightfully points out that this perception has real-world consequences, contributing to the apathy surrounding the mass slaughter of sharks for their fins. It's a bit of a sharknado of lies, really.
But back to the game. 'Shark Dentist' boasts some seriously intense gameplay. We're talking roguelike mechanics, randomly generated dental disasters, and a whole toolbox of syringes, drills, and even a circular saw (because why not?). You’ve gotta monitor the shark’s pulse, maintain the oxygen supply, manage the anesthesia, and somehow not get eaten alive. It's like juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle on a tightrope – exhilaratingly chaotic, if you ask me.
According to its Steam page, it’s for "lovers of films like Jaws, The Meg, and Saw". Seems like they're really leaning into the whole 'terrifying creature meets dental nightmare' vibe. Release date is still TBC, but you can bet I'll be keeping my eye on this one.
Tags: indie games, horror, comedy, simulation, shark
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun