‘RetroRealms: Halloween’ Throwback 16-Bit Michael Myers Video Game Coming This October
Following yesterday’s announcement that two new officially licensed Halloween video games are in development, we now have details on the first, a throwback 16-bit style game called RetroRealms: Halloween, and it is set to be released this October.
Boss Team Games has announced RetroRealms, a new series of games for consoles and PC, and the first two games in this new series are based on John Carpenter’s iconic horror franchise Halloween and the Starz original series Ash vs Evil Dead, first reported today by IGN.
As seen in the announcement trailer below, both RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead are 16-bit platformers.
In RetroRealms: Halloween, players take control of Michael Myers and other characters from the original 1978 film to slash through familiar settings.
In RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead, fans can play as Ash Williams to battle through iconic locations inspired by the STARZ original series while fighting Deadites and other familiar characters from the show.
“Everyone at Boss Team Games are huge fans of horror, and getting to work with these legendary properties is a dream come true,” Boss Team Games’ CEO Steve Harris explained in a press release. “It has been an amazing experience collaborating with WayForward, and our licensors to create not one, but two, fast-paced 90’s arcade style games while remaining true to the original Halloween film and Ash vs Evil Dead series. The trailer dropping today gives fans a taste of the gore-filled gameplay and fast-paced action and we can’t wait to show more!”
“Taking a modern horror franchise and creating the kind of retro gameplay that WayForward excels at has allowed us to create something that we know fans of Pixel Art games, Halloween, and Ash vs Evil Dead alike will enjoy,” explained Voldi Way, president of WayForward Technologies. “We’ve designed a whole new kind of gameplay that is unique to the RetroRealms titles and highlights the over-the-top gore and special abilities of these characters.”
The two RetroRealms titles, each sold separately, connect with each other to create an ever-expanding universe of popular characters that unlocks additional gameplay. The games can be played individually or, if both titles are purchased, new features can be accessed including taking characters from one game into the other. Players can also commemorate their achievements within the RetroRealms Arcade, a lovingly realized 3D gateway and tribute to arcade gaming that connects both RetroRealms titles, providing a single way to access every game in the series and to redeem in-game tickets, view leaderboards, and find other exclusive content.
Both games will be releasing simultaneously on Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on October 19, and will be available for digital pre-order individually for $24.99 each or can be pre-ordered together now in a physical Double Feature bundle at retail for $49.99.
All game pre-orders placed before October 18, 2024 will also receive one additional fan-favorite character with purchase (Laurie Strode included with Halloween and Kelly Maxwell included with Ash vs. Evil Dead) included as bonus playable DLCvwith theirvown weapons, story, and playstyle.
Both games are available for pre-order here, with physical “Double Feature” packs available from Amazon for PS4, PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, as well as PS5 Special Edition and Xbox Special Edition.
You can watch the official announcement trailer for RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead below.
Related: Official ‘Halloween’ Video Games Announced in Development with John Carpenter
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