RetroRealms: Halloween And RetroRealms: Ash Vs Evil Dead Announced For Switch

RetroRealms: Halloween And RetroRealms: Ash Vs Evil Dead Announced For Switch

Publisher Boss Team Games and developer WayForward have announced RetroRealms: Halloween And RetroRealms: Ash Vs Evil Dead for Switch

Produced in collaboration with Compass International Pictures, Forward Front, Lionsgate, and STARZ, both games are pixelart platformers based on the classic horror franchises Halloween and Evil Dead. Both games will release on October 18th 2024, available separately and as a physical “Double Feature” Bundle. The Double Feature Bundle will be available in two different physical editions as follows:

Nightdive Interactive Physical Release

  • Eight official collectible RetroRealms trading cards
  • Downloadable content characters Laurie Strode for RetroRealms: Halloween and Kelly Maxwell for RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead

Boss Team Games Collector’s Edition

  • Physical Copy of RetroRealms: Double Feature including both Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead games (Steam version is digital only)
  • Bonus In-Game DLC: Laurie Strode from Halloween!
  • Bonus In-Game DLC: Kelly Maxwell from Ash vs Evil Dead!
  • Exclusive 12” Michael Myers plush
  • Exclusive Collectible Coin Set featuring Michael Myers and Laurie Strode in an acrylic display case
  • Exclusive RetroRealms: Halloween SteelBook® Case
  • Exclusive Limited Edition Michael Myers Enamel Pin
  • Exclusive RetroRealms: Halloween Art Print
  • Downloadable Digital RetroRealms Soundtrack
  • Special Variant Foil Pack of 8 Trading Cards Exclusive to the Collector Edition
  • RetroRealms: Halloween Faux Arcade Cabinet Box
  • Plus a Special Surprise Item will be included in every Collector Edition

Check out the trailer below, along with some additional details about both games:

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.
  • RetroRealmsArcade – 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: Ash Vs Evil Dead

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!

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