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Discover Game Boy Horror With ‘Deadeus’
Not many people think of the Game Boy as a home for horror titles, so leave it to a user by the name of -IZMA- to bring us Deadeus, “an authentic horror Gameboy [sic] game” which you can download for free from -IZMA-‘s itch.io page. Developed using Chris Maltby’s GB Studio engine, and featuring music by Stuart Busby, the game really is an authentic Game Boy game in the fact that it’s a Game Boy rom.
For those not in the know, a rom is a data file that contains a copy of the read-only memory (ROM) chip from a cartridge such as the Game Boy or NES. You can use what’s called an emulator to play these roms on your PC. There are some legal issues regarding this when it comes to roms for games that were actually sold in store, but that’s another story.
Anyways, the story for Deadeus centers around a small boy who has a prophetic nightmare telling him everyone will die in 3 days, and that he has to investigate his village to see how he can save them, if at all. The game has 11 endings and no direct path leaving it up to the player to decide which is the best course of action.
As this is an actual rom, you’ll need to download an emulator to play it, which -IZMA- has been kind enough to suggest their emulator of choice. As an added bonus, -IZMA- has a Special Edition of the game which comes with a folder full of concept art, process work and desktop wallpapers, as well as a map to help you get around the world. On top of that, there are some “sneaky peeks at what is to come in the future of Deadeus“.
Illfonic and Gun Interactive have revealed another map for Halloween: The Game in the Orange Grove Estates. Not only that, but fans can finally start pre-ordering the physical game on PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series, which will arrive on October 6.
Meanwhile, the digital version is sticking with the September 8 release date.
Teaming up with Nighthawk Interactive, there will be two editions for the physical edition: the Standard Edition will be available for MSRP $39.99, while the Limited Collector’s Edition will be available for MSRP $149.99.
The Standard Edition of Halloween: The Game will include a copy of the game for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, an exclusive poster, and advance access to the Michael Myers Clown skin and two civilian cosmetics.
Meanwhile, the Limited Collector’s Edition will include a copy of the game, plus an exclusive Trick or Treat Studios Shape Jump variant action figure, exclusive lenticular art, an exclusive poster, advance access to the Michael Myers Samhain and Clown skins, advance access to the two civilian cosmetics from the Standard edition and two additional civilian cosmetics, and more surprises to be revealed at a later date.
As for the Orange Grove Estates, this is an upscale neighborhood in one of Haddonfield’s affluent corners. Multi-story houses surround a playground and basketball court, and expansive yards turn every fence and hedge into a fresh hiding (or hunting) ground. The map’s open layout reshapes how players move between structures, opening up new opportunities for collaboration while widening the lines of sight that can give a hero (or The Shape) away. The larger, multi-story homes also introduce precarious upper-floor encounters that every player will need to account for.
“Every neighborhood in Halloween: The Game is designed to change how you play, and Orange Grove Estates is our most ambitious map yet,” said Jared Gerritzen, Chief Creative Officer, IllFonic. “The open layout and multi-story homes force players to rethink their every action as it could compromise their line of sight, collaboration, and escape, whether they are playing as a Civilian or Myers. Players will learn to dip, dodge, and scan surroundings for options to find an escape route. Pairing this map’s reveal with our physical editions felt like the perfect way to celebrate the physical pre-order launch.”
In addition to the physical editions, Halloween: The Game will launch digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
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