Following yesterday's exciting news that two Halloween games are in the works from Boss Team Games, the first has been revealed exclusively by IGN earlier today as RetroRealms: Halloween, a 16-bit 90's arcade style game.
And that's not all – the Evil Dead franchise is getting its own retro 16-bit platformer too, with RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead.
According to IGN, both games are coming to PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox on October 18. Both games can be purchased separately via a digital storefront for $24.99 each, or you can purchase a physical Double Feature bundle, which will retail for $49.99.
The RetroRealms games, from WayForward Technologies, “let players traverse worlds and enter different realms to overcome challenges inspired by Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead, combining retro visuals with modern mechanics, players venture between two overlapping worlds, with the ability to enter the nightmare infested Dark Realm at any time, which unlocks shortcuts, hidden pathways, and rewards for those brave enough to enter.”
In RetroRealms: Halloween:
“Players take control of Michael Myers and other characters from the original 1978 film to slash through familiar settings and overcome the ultimate evil that has descended upon our world.”
Let's take a look at the adorable little retro Michael…
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 hit show.”
And here's cutey little Ash…
Today's teaser (seen below) also reveals that pre-ordering now will get you two DLC characters to play as: Halloween‘s legendary final girl Laurie Strode and Ash vs. Evil Dead‘s Kelly Maxwell
From Boss Team Games’ CEO Steve Harris:
Everyone at Boss Team Games are huge fans of horror, and getting to work with these legendary properties is a dream come true […] 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!”
Pre-order RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead now for its October 18 release!
