Splatterhouse: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts
Splatterhouse (1988): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.
Splatterhouse (1988) is a hack and slash/beat 'em up, arcade video game developed by Namco, available on Arcade, Wii, PC, turbografx16. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 66/100 on IGDB.
What is Splatterhouse about?
Splatterhouse is a sidescrolling beat 'em up video game in which the player controls Rick, a parapsychology student who is trapped inside West Mansion. After his resurrection by the Terror Mask, Rick makes his way through the mansion, fighting off hordes of creatures in a vain attempt to save his girlfriend Jennifer from a grisly fate. Players of this game will also recognize a number of western horror film influences, such as Friday the 13th and Evil Dead 2.
Similar to many sidescrolling beat 'em up games, Rick can only move in a two-dimensional environment. The playing field does not feature a three-dimensional area, a feature that was added later in the series with Splatterhouse 3. He has the ability to jump and can punch and kick. Rick also has a Special Attack, where he will perform a drop kick that sends him skidding along the ground, damaging any enemies he hits. Rick can also pe
Key details
Splatterhouse was released in 1988 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Arcade, Wii, PC, turbografx16. Developer: Namco.
Should you play Splatterhouse?
Reviews are mixed, but Splatterhouse retains a dedicated player base among hack and slash/beat 'em up, arcade fans.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of game is Splatterhouse?
Splatterhouse is a hack and slash/beat 'em up, arcade game by Namco, released in 1988.
What platforms is Splatterhouse on?
Splatterhouse is available on Arcade, Wii, PC, turbografx16.
Is Splatterhouse good?
Splatterhouse has an aggregate score of 66/100 from critics and players on IGDB.
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