Following a brief teaser yesterday, publisher Boss Team Games and developer WayForward have announced RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead, new retro games inspired by the classic horror films.
Both games are being developed in association with Compass International Pictures, Further Front, Lionsgate, and STARZ, and Halloween creator John Carpenter is involved with the first game adaptation.
Both games are launching on October 18th for $24.99 a piece across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5. A “Double Feature” pack bundle will be available for $49.99, as well as a big Collector’s Edition for $99.99 via Boss Team Games.
“Everyone at Boss Team Games are huge fans of horror and getting to work with these legendary properties is a dream come true,” said Steve Harris, CEO of Boss Team Games. “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!”
WayForward president Voldi Way added, “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. 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.”
Here’s a rundown on both games, and their reveal trailer:
RetroRealms: Halloween
Step into the RetroRealms, a 16-bit Pixel Art world, and take control of classic horror icon Michael Myers! Fight your way across multiple levels of platformer action filled with sights and sounds inspired by the original Halloween film. Slice your way through Haddonfield, face-off in epic Boss battles against familiar faces from the movie, and overcome blood-soaked challenges in this intense retro throwback to classic arcade action!
Play as horror legend Michael Myers in the ultimate Pixel Art arcade experience! Cross into the RetroRealms and see if you can make it out alive!
Features
- Retro Aesthetic – Immerse yourself in the golden age of gaming with pixel art-styled visuals and a hauntingly nostalgic soundtrack. RetroRealms pays homage to classic side-scrollers while delivering a fresh take on retro gameplay.
- Upgrades and Unlocks – Discover hidden relics and collectibles. Pick up arcade tickets to unveil pieces and displays in your museum. Unlock new power-ups to enhance your character’s abilities and find all-new ways to play.
- RetroRealms Arcade – Every RetroRealms game includes access to the Arcade, a 3D traversable hub with the ability to transport characters between games for the ultimate horror mash-up! (each game sold separately)
- See Where You Stand – With leaderboards you can see how you stack up against your friends, your platform, and other RetroRealms players from around the world! See how far you can push your skills to take your place atop the leaderboard!
RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead
Step into the shoes of Ash Williams from the Starz television series Ash vs Evil Dead in a horrifying new Pixel Art platformer! Wielding both his trusty chainsaw and 12-guage shotgun, play as Ash and battle Deadite hordes across multiple levels of 16-bit gameplay filled with enemies from the Ash vs Evil Dead series. Journey into the Dark Realm to overcome additional challenges and save humanity from the Necronomicon in this groovy throwback to classic arcade action.
Get groovy as horror hero Ash Williams in this action-packed 16-Bit platformer! Cross into the RetroRealms and see if you can make it out alive!
Features
- Retro Aesthetic – Immerse yourself in the golden age of gaming with pixel art-styled visuals and a hauntingly nostalgic soundtrack. RetroRealms pays homage to classic side-scrollers while delivering a fresh take on retro gameplay.
- Upgrades and Unlocks – Discover hidden relics and collectibles. Pick up arcade tickets to unveil pieces and displays in your museum. Unlock new power-ups to enhance your character’s abilities and find all-new ways to play.
- RetroRealms Arcade – Every RetroRealms game includes access to the Arcade, a 3D traversable hub with the ability to transport characters between games for the ultimate horror mash-up! (each game sold separately)
- See Where You Stand – With leaderboards you can see how you stack up against your friends, your platform, and other RetroRealms players from around the world! See how far you can push your skills to take your place atop the leaderboard!
