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RetroRealms has just announced not one but two upcoming spooky games.
TitledRetroRealms: HalloweenandRetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead, the studio plans to merge both games into one.
But you could also switch the characters, crossing over from one game to the other.
For that reason, you could buy the two games independently or as a double bundle.
In any case, read on to learn everything we know aboutRetroRealms: Halloween.
What is RetroRealms: Halloween?
RetroRealms: Halloweenis an upcoming pixel artside-scrolling platformergame.
The pixel art will be implemented in a 16-bit retro style reminiscent of arcade games.
Its exciting that Michael Myers finally gets his own game after theHalloweengame on Atari 2600.
Its been a long time coming, and The Shape appearing inDead by Daylightis simply not enough.
Now, you might finally control the icon in a stand-alone game of his own.
Story
Youll control Michael Myers, a horror legend who needs no introduction.
Its unclear what the official story,RetroRealms: Halloween,plans to tell.
The game will take place in Haddonfield, which will unravel in a side-scrolling 2D manner.
Like Michael Myers, the characters youll fight against will be familiar, drawn from the film.
Gameplay
Youll decimate waves of enemies across multiple platforming stages.
The stages will pit you against familiar characters from the 1978Halloweenfilm.
While youll fight several enemies across the stages, youll also face dangerous bosses.
From the trailer, combat will be bloody, posing challenging encounters.
Here are the key features you could look forward to in the final game.
The upcoming villains will star in their own game.
However, youll still retain the freedom to crossover characters from one game to another.
Trailer
RetroRealms: Halloweens announcement traileris out now on YouTube.
It showcases the visuals and gameplay you might expect in the final game.
Brace yourself for some intense, gory-ridden slashing and maiming of innocent folk.
Its the joy of Michael Myers blood lust and perfectly fitting of the upcoming Halloween season.
Besides, the game has been gracious enough to include familiar environmental details and characters from the classic film.
So, you’re able to genuinely relive the glory days of horrifying cinema.
The upcoming game is a side-scrolling platformer.
Switching between the two characters will, undoubtedly, add replayability to the franchise.
Thestandard editionis currently available for preorder at $24.99.
So, hurry while stocks last.
Also, Steam users will have to settle on digital only copies of the game.
For more updates on the development process, feel free tofollow the official social handle here.
So, whats your take?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
