It was announced just yesterday that Boss Team Games is developing not one but two video games based on the Halloween franchise, with one of them powered by Unreal Engine 5 and aided by direct creative input from John Carpenter. The other one, IGN has now revealed, is a retro-style 16-bit platformer – and Ash vs. Evil Dead is also getting a game in the same style!
Titled RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead, the two video games from Boss Team Games will be released in time for Halloween on October 18.
Developed by WayForward Technologies, the RetroRealms games let players traverse worlds and enter different realms to overcome challenges inspired by Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. Combining retro visuals with modern mechanics, players venture between two overlapping worlds, with the ability to enter the nightmare infested Dark Realm at any time, which unlocks shortcuts, hidden pathways, and rewards for those brave enough to enter.
In RetroRealms: Halloween, “Players take control of Michael Myers and other characters from the original 1978 film to slash through familiar settings and overcome the ultimate evil that has descended upon our world.”
And in RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead, “Fans can play as Ash Williams to battle through iconic locations inspired by the STARZ original series while fighting Deadites and other familiar characters from the hit show.”
“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. “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!”
Both games will be released October 18 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox. IGN’s report this morning notes, “Both games can be purchased separately via a digital storefront for $24.99 each, or you can purchase a physical Double Feature bundle, which will retail for $49.99.” The trailer reveals that grabbing both games will allow you to combine the two horror worlds!
“The two RetroRealms titles, each sold separately, connect with each other to create an ever-expanding universe of popular characters that unlocks additional gameplay. The games can be played individually or, if both titles are purchased, new features can be accessed including taking characters from one game into the other. Players can also commemorate their achievements within the RetroRealms Arcade, a lovingly realized 3D gateway and tribute to arcade gaming that connects both titles, providing a single way to access every game in the series and to redeem in-game tickets, view leaderboards, and find other exclusive content.”
The trailer this morning also teases bonus DLC characters Laurie Strode from Halloween and Kelly Maxwell from Ash vs. Evil Dead, available to those who pre-order the games now.
Watch the announce trailer for the upcoming Halloween and Ash vs. Evil Dead games below.
