When a fan asked NECA if we may see a video game Leatherface, the toy company responded, “Great minds think alike!”
The New York Toy Fair is underway where NECA already revealed video game versions of “Gremlins 2: New Batch” and “Godzilla: Monster of Monsters”.
With Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger already in the 8-bit ranks, could we eventually see Leatherface? If what NECA teased is true, the version would be based on Atari’s 1982 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Via Wiki:
In 1982, a mass-market video game adaptation of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released for the Atari 2600 by Wizard Video. In the game, the player assumes the role of Leatherface, and attempts to murder trespassers while avoiding obstacles such as fences and cow skulls. As one of the first horror-themed video games, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre caused controversy when it was released due to the violent nature of the video game and sold poorly as many video game stores refused to carry it. Wizard Video’s other commercial release, Halloween, had a slightly better reception, however, the limited number of copies sold has made both games highly valued items among Atari collectors.
