Metal band Voivod are getting an official video game from Chaosmonger Studio

Chaosmonger Studio developer of ENCODYA, Speedollama, Three Minutes To Eight and Clunky Hero have announced their working on an official video game for the metal band Voivod.

It's going to be a retro styled pixel-art action-platformer that's inspired by the band's concept albums. From the email: "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."

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.

This is not the first time they've worked together, as Nicola Piovesan of Chaosmonger Studio noted in the email that "Nicola and Chaosmonger Studio previously created the acclaimed music video for Voivod’s Target Earth, a visually stunning 3D animation that captured the band's aesthetic long before AI-generated content became mainstream".

There's no release date being set as it's due to launch a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign too.