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[satoshi-mochida]

Pixel art side-scrolling platformers RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC - Gematsu

Publisher Boss Team Games and developer WayForward, in cooperation with Compass International Pictures, Forward Front, Lionsgate, and STARZ, have announced pixel art side-scrolling platformers RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). Both games are due out on October 18 for $24.99 each, or as a physical “Double Feature” bundle for $49.99.

The “Double Feature” bundle, distributed by Nighthawk Interactive, will include one pack of eight official collectible RetroRealms trading cards, as well as the downloadable content characters Laurie Strode for RetroRealms: Halloween and Kelly Maxwell for RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead. Each character includes their own play style, story, and achievements to unlock. A Collector’s Edition of the bundle will also be available via Boss Team Games for $99.99.

“Everyone at Boss Team Games are huge fans of horror and getting to work with these legendary properties is a dream come true,” said Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris in a press release. “It has been an amazing experience collaborating with WayForward, and our licensors to create not one, but two, fast-paced 90s 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.”

RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead are described as “the first two releases” in the RetroRealms series, suggesting more titles are planned.

Here is an overview of each game, via the RetroRealms official website:

RetroRealms: Halloween

About

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!

Key Features

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!

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 Michael’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: Halloween

About

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.

Key Features

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!

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 Ash’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!

Watch the announcement trailer below.

Announce Trailer

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[satoshi-mochida]

RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead release today for the PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, Switch and Steam(RetroRealms: Halloween, RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead)

I -think- you need the free RetroRealms Arcade to play those two?

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We usually feed our dead to the harbinger trees, so we don't have too many corpses lying around for this death pall to raise, but nobody likes choking on this smog while it's around. Everyone is annoyed about it (except Alistair who has never complained about anything because he's perfect)

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sometimes I think about how if Touya had gotten the love and help he needed, that Shoto, his friends, and even the entirety of Class 1-A might have looked up to him, some even done work studies under him when he became a hero, and saw him as a role model, and he’d have taken it all in stride because he was grateful that he’d made it so far, and now had an actual, genuine family around him, and then I cry

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[bikananjarrus]

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