Boss Team Games announces two new 16-bit horror RETROREALMS platformers, Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead

Two new 16-bit inspired retro horror games are heading to PC and consoles thanks to Boss Team Games. RETROREALMS Halloween and RETROREALMS Ash vs Evil Dead will both launch this October and will feature brilliantly bloody retro-inspired gameplay. While both titles can be purchased and played separately, purchasing both unlocks new features which takes characters from one game into the other. You can check out a trailer above and read below for more details:

LOS ANGELES, CA, August 13, 2024 – Boss Team Games and WayForward Technologies, in association with Compass International Pictures, Forward Front, Lionsgate and STARZ, are excited to announce the first two releases in a new series of games for console and PC, entitled RETROREALMS^TM.

The first two RETROREALMS games are sold separately and deliver a 16-bit-style platformer experience based on “John Carpenter’s Halloween” or the STARZ television series “Ash vs Evil Dead.” 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.  “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 Steve Harris, CEO of Boss Team Games.  “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!”

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.

“Taking a modern horror franchise and creating the kind of retro gameplay that WayForward excels at has allowed us to create something that we know fans of Pixel Art games, ‘Halloween,’ and ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ alike will enjoy,” explained Voldi Way, president of WayForward Technologies.  “We’ve designed a whole new kind of gameplay that is unique to the RETROREALMS titles and highlights the over-the-top gore and special abilities of these characters.”

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 RETROREALMS 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.

RETROREALMS: HALLOWEEN and RETROREALMS: ASH VS EVIL DEAD will be releasing simultaneously on Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on October 18, 2024. Both games will be available for digital pre-order individually for $24.99 each or can be pre-ordered together now in a physical Double Feature bundle at retail for $49.99.  All game pre-orders placed before October 18, 2024 will also receive one additional fan-favorite character with purchase (Laurie Strode included with RETROREALMS: HALLOWEEN and Kelly Maxwell included with RETROREALMS: ASH VS EVIL DEAD) included as bonus playable DLC with their own weapons, story, and playstyle.

For news and the latest information, please visit the official website at www.RetroRealmsGame.com or follow RETROREALMS on social media @RetroRealmsGame.

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