In a shocking break with traditional horror fare, Alice Games will soon release Shark Dentist, a forthcoming title that will turn the animal care simulation genre on its head forever with a blood-curdling, toothy twist. The new title, already wishlisted on Steam, puts the player neither as predator nor prey, but as a highly specialist, and perhaps doomed, dentist to the sea’s most deadly hunters.
Shark Dentist transports players to a haunted underground dental office where the only focus is sharks’ dentistry. The experience involves carefully finishing a series of dental procedures, from basic cleaning to working with infections. Players will utilize a selection of realistic instruments like scalpels, syringes, circular saws, mirrors, and drills, calling for precision and steady hands.
Most importantly, success lies on the basis of more than operation technique; adjusting the shark’s oxygen and pain levels skillfully and watching out for its pulse are called for in the game. The danger present is visceral: an error, an unexpected surge in stress, or uncontrolled pain will wake up the anesthetized beast, causing a sudden and savage demise for the unlucky dentist.
The game is presented as a roguelike horror, a framework that promises each playthrough to be an unfamiliar challenge. Randomized issues of the teeth, tool availability, and bonuses will necessitate adaptive strategies. To that end, random events such as equipment malfunction or sudden surges in agony will test a player’s think-on-your-feet and staying cool under pressure.
The realistic graphics of the game also contribute to creating a suspenseful atmosphere, highlighting the sheer risk of battling against time using an animal which is so destructive. Alice Games have forecast that supporters of the old school of horror, especially those which like movies like Jaws, The Meg, and Saw, will be especially drawn towards Shark Dentist’s mix of body and science horror. While all wait with held breath for this new horror game, Alice Games remains tight-lipped about any official release date.
