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Boss Team Games Unveils Two Retro 16-Bit Halloween Platformers

Aug 13, 2024 1:00 PM

Boss Team Games has announced two upcoming 16-bit platformers, RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead, set to release on October 18, 2024. These titles pay homage to the classic horror franchises, offering thrilling gameplay reminiscent of the 90s arcade style. Both games will be available on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox for $24.99 each, or as a double feature bundle priced at $49.99, which encourages fans to purchase both together for enhanced features and gameplay experiences. Boss Team Games expresses excitement about collaborating with licensors and the creative involvement of the franchise creator John Carpenter in their projects.

What are RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead about?

RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead are 16-bit platformers that bring the iconic horror franchises to life, featuring action-packed gameplay and staying true to the original themes of the respective series.

Both games expand on the enduring legacy of their franchises, with Halloween being a seminal horror film from the late 1970s, known for revolutionizing the slasher genre, while Ash vs Evil Dead is a popular TV series based on the cult classic Evil Dead films. This combination of retro gaming and beloved horror properties is sure to attract both gamers and fans of horror alike.



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Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-08-13 14:36:02
I'm really digging the vibe of these upcoming 16-bit platformers Retro gaming with a horror twist is such a nostalgic treat, especially with the involvement of John Carpenter—it’s like a perfect blend of pixelated thrills and classic scares
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