New Splatterhouse info

[Ed Oscuro]

Those aren't shorts he's wearing, they're what's left of his pants.
Real-time pants shredding? (Erm, thinking of a previous E3, nevermind...)

[Dire 51]

New videos and screenshots released today!

"Retro" trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1elzbEXiED8)
B-roll 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7gC_fvu8BI)
B-roll 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdCZn2jlYMI)

New screens here (http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/2010screens.html) (the first 16 in the 2010 section)

[kupomogli]

The 2.5d segments look kind of cool. I think they should put a bit more work into the game though. When hitting enemies against the wall with the board it looked cool, but then the one larger cocoon type enemy and some of the other enemies instantly disappeared after being killed when they were punched. The spikes coming out of Rick as well and not even coming close to the enemies but killing them all was a bit bad as well.

Another thing. Is the game a remake of 1, 2, and 3? The trailer makes it look like that. Makes sense why they'd use two types of gameplay.

[Overbite]

It looks pretty bad.

[Robocop2]

Yeah pretty bad ass.
As far as the enemies just magically disappearing I doubt they do that in the final game.

[Icarus Moonsight]

Homage to the games play style... 1 and 2s sidescroll and 3s open movement beat 'em up. Triple bad ass! I don't blame them for completely omitting reference to the Famicom game though. Integrating that would be fairly difficult and jarring to a "WTF!" from those that don't know about it. Zombie Michael Jackson might be a little too soon and expensive. LOL

I just hope I can manage a slim 360 when they release it.

[Dire 51]

I don't blame them for completely omitting reference to the Famicom game though.
There still may be a reference or two that slips in. The team is paying attention to the complete history of the franchise (for an example of this, take a look at Mirror Rick's mask during the trailer, when Rick is fighting him - that's a deliberate homage there).

[Icarus Moonsight]

I must have missed that... Now I have to see it over again. Oh well, was going to do it anyway. At least I know what to look for this time.

[The Shawn]

I'm digging the soundtrack.

[kupomogli]

There still may be a reference or two that slips in. The team is paying attention to the complete history of the franchise (for an example of this, take a look at Mirror Rick's mask during the trailer, when Rick is fighting him - that's a deliberate homage there).

Do you mean how Mirror Rick turns purple the more you hit him? I don't notice any difference other than that in the first Splatterhouse.

[Dire 51]

Do you mean how Mirror Rick turns purple the more you hit him? I don't notice any difference other than that in the first Splatterhouse.
Nope (and MR never changes color in the original game). Check out his mask:

http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/mirrorrick_redmask.png

As I said before, it's a deliberate homage.

[Dire 51]

Apparently, GameStop is now showing the release date as 11/23. I have yet to get a reply from Namco about this, though.

So, while waiting for that I decided to deconstruct the "Retro" trailer. Here, check it out:

http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/retro.html

[Dire 51]

11/23 date confirmed by multiple sources, including Namco Bandai themselves at a GameStop managers meeting.

A new interview with Dan Tovar is up at ripten: Why Splatterhouse 2D Will Not Be Paid DLC in the 2010 Remake (http://www.ripten.com/2010/10/03/why-splatterhouse-2d-will-never-be-paid-dlc-in-2010-remake-getsome/)


DO: Now, while I think it’s awesome, how did you manage to include the original three games as unlockables when clearly you could have sold them as paid DLC on XBL and PSN? From a business standpoint, it doesn’t make sense and guys like Bobby Kotick definitely wouldn’t approve of this!

DT: Hah, yeah well as far as keeping the original games as freebies in the game, I literally had to fight for years to keep them from being paid downloadable content. I specifically wanted to do it as a big thank you and a nod to the fans of the original franchise who’ve been keeping it alive for the last 15 years. These guys are voracious, they’re amazing, they’ve been keeping websites active, and they even had a petition to get a modernized version of the game going. For 15 years they’ve been screaming from the mountaintops about how awesome this game is, so I wanted to be able to give them something back.

[jaekwon15]

when the new Splatterhouse was announced I said if the game included the original trilogy, i would buy this game no matter what. it happened. and i will.

[Robocop2]

Techincally at least part of the original trilogy have already been offered as DLC at least on the VC though I do appreciate that they pushed the idea of making them all unlockable on the new game. I just wish it would get here already. Oh well I suppose its been 15 years what's another month

[Dire 51]

Some more screenshots have been released, along with the final cover artwork (which may be for slipcovers covering the actual artwork, at least we hope so) and the OST tracklisting:

Screenshots (http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/10-7/)
360 cover (http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/2010_X360_pack_FINAL.jpg)
PS3 cover (http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/2010_PS3_pack_FINAL.jpg)

The Accused – "Pounding Nails"
ASG – "Dream Song"
Cavalera Conspiracy – "Must Kill"
5 Finger Death Punch – "Dying Breed"
Goatwhore – "Apocalyptic Havok"
The Haunted – "Hollow Ground"
High On Fire - "Fire, Flood & Plague"
Invisible Enemies – "Dead Eyes"
Lamb of God – "Walk With Me in Hell"
Mastodon – "Blood and Thunder"
Municipal Waste – "Rigorous Vengeance"
Mutant Supremacy – "Morbid Dismemberment"
Terrorizer – "Dead Shall Rise"
WolfShirt – "Headlong Into Monsters"

[Icarus Moonsight]

If one platform version of this game is obviously superior to the other, that will cinch a determination which of 360/PS3 I buy first (without that influence, I am leaning PS3. I want to wait for final reviews on this before I commit though). I haven't looked forward to playing a game this much in years... *drool*

Soundtrack and screens look good too. :texaschain: Thnx for the updates again Dire!

[Dire 51]

No problem Icarus. :)

For a look at how the game actually plays, check out this video:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/abilities-walkthrough-splatterhouse/705958

Here's some more new info for you:

AT&T has the mobile phone version of the original game (http://mediamall.wireless.att.com/sf/storefront/endUserHTMLMoreInfo.jsp?dc=&refcode=&c1=CFWEB1459&prodId=CF295331&SKU=CF295331a305361v49) available now.

I've written up a soundtrack review (http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/ost_review.html) for the new game. Note that I said soundtrack and not score.

Enjoy!

[Dire 51]

New screens released today! (http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/10-14/)

[Robocop2]

I guess I never really noticed it before but it looks like they're going for a cel shaded look to the game or is that just my eyes decieving me?

[pseudonym]

It does look cel-shaded too me. Great stuff, though.

[jaekwon15]

Pre-order bonus at Game stop. Preorder and get a six inch facsimile of Rick's mask. receive it when you pick up the game.

[Robocop2]

I"m really hoping that they don't find a way to screw me out of that mask since its what prompted me to preorder at gamestop

[Dire 51]

I added a bunch of new stuff to West Mansion today, plus there's a new update over on the official site: (http://us.splatterhousegame.com/featured/exclusive-screens-and-whats-coming-up)


The entire Splatterhouse team has been super busy loading up what’s going to be an insane launch for the game. Lot’s of NEW content is on the way and will be distributed across the interwebs and other media channels. Our new web site will be launching this month and it will have plenty of cool stuff to check out so stay tuned. I was able to grab a few screens from the team and they are posted below.

[Robocop2]

I know that you may not be able to say anything about it but is there any word whether or not they will release a demo for the game?

[Dire 51]

If I knew, I'd tell you if I could. Unfortunately, I have no idea.

[kupomogli]

Too bad the Terror Mask isn't a full size wearable rubber mask. Even though it'd be a cheaper item, it's better than a six inch mask. You could wear it for(next) Halloween.

[Dire 51]

Full Xbox 360 achievement listing revealed: WARNING! Contains spoilers! (http://www.succesfull.fr/index.php?option=com_succesfull&Itemid=6&l=en&JeuID=1047)

That said, I'm personally responsible for the title of achievement #2. :D

[jaekwon15]

in regards to pre-order bonuses, i noticed this on the splatterhouse website.

"Best Buy: Classic Splatterhouse Code, receive an exclusive download code to instantly access all 3 classic Splatterhouse games."

are we sure the original trilogy is on the disk and not DLC?

[Dire 51]

I am 100% positive. All the code does is unlock all of them automatically when you enter it, rather than unlocking them one by one as you play through the game.

[Dire 51]

Got some new Splatterkill screenshots today: http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/11-10/

Also, in the event any of you that get the game see a "Rob Stangman" listed in the credits... yes, that is me.

[maxlords]

I am 100% positive. All the code does is unlock all of them automatically when you enter it, rather than unlocking them one by one as you play through the game.


I think it's kind of disappointing that they'd have THAT as a preorder bonus :(

[jaekwon15]

Got some new Splatterkill screenshots today: http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/11-10/

Also, in the event any of you that get the game see a "Rob Stangman" listed in the credits... yes, that is me.

are those actual screen shots? some seem to be missing the backgrounds.

i really like the color.

[Dire 51]

are those actual screen shots? some seem to be missing the backgrounds.

i really like the color.
The lack of backgrounds was a deliberate choice. Dan Tovar explains:


Rob: What was the most difficult specific segment of the game to design? Anything you kept redesigning until you got it totally right?

Dan: The Splatterkills were somewhat difficult to design as the expectations of what the player would be seeing and doing were quite high. We went through a lot of iterations on a single kill before we expanded the system out to the other characters. We really wanted to the player to feel like they were right there in fight crushing heads and ripping limbs off and getting covered in blood the whole time. We eventually decided we wanted to Splatterkills to have the analog stick movements tied to the actions and to have the background drop out so you could focus on the kill. Then we pulled the camera in real tight and dropped the audio. I think it really pushes the brutality to the forefront in doing so.
Source: http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/wminterview2.html

[Dire 51]

Namco strikes again: Jennifer's in this month's Playboy.

http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/jen_playboy_headshot_1.png

In other news, the game has arrived at some retailers (http://z4.invisionfree.com/The_Third_Moon/index.php?showtopic=10470). Hard to believe we have less than a week to go.

[maxlords]

Seriously? A one image or a layout? I'll actually buy an issue for that....

[Dire 51]

One image, but it's a centerfold. She even gets a bio. LOL

[Robocop2]

They should do a pictorial with Demon Jen LOL

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Semi-on-topic, since it's a new Splatterhouse release.

I picked up the iPhone port of the arcade game/rom yesterday.

Decent try by Namco. The rom runs great but the on-screen controller needs some work. You notice how important the crouching moves are in Splatterhouse when it suddenly difficult to do them.

If Capcom could loan Namco their 8 way joystick code that they use on Street Fighter IV/Capcom Arcade they'd likely be able to smooth out the wonkiness ... otherwise it's not totally un-playable and allows you to start at any level you've previously been on, so at least there's no starting over.

Also includes some survival modes not featured in the original arcade.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv5LnPt8l7E

[jaekwon15]

i received a text from game stop saying Red Dead Redemption: undead nightmare will be available for pick up on the 22nd. that would mean they are selling it one day early. so out of curiosity i called to see if they had splatterhouse too.

they did have splatterhouse but they were not going to sell it until the 23rd. they also confirmed that they have the pre order bonus (rick's mask.)

of the two games i have pre ordered i am more excited about Splatterhouse. i better get that mask. I'm paranoid that it will be taken by an employee or tossed because i am the only person at that store to pre order it.

[Robocop2]

I'm paranoid that it will be taken by an employee

This is a fear I share with you rest assured this is one game I'll be at the door to pick up when they open.

[The Shawn]

This is a fear I share with you rest assured this is one game I'll be at the door to pick up when they open.

They have done that to me countless times on pre-order shit also. Luckily I have a relative who works there now who gives me a call and tells me when the pre-order merch is in and if I want one that was promised to me when I put a deposit on the game then I better get down there and grab it. As apparantly this particular GS's employees likes to just hand them out to people who didn't even order the game.

Gonna be a good Tuesday. ;)

[Gameguy]

Namco strikes again: Jennifer's in this month's Playboy.

http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/jen_playboy_headshot_1.png


Is there a reason why she's missing a thumb?

[jaekwon15]

i just got confirmation from game stop. the mask pre order bonus is actually redeemed by a mail-in voucher. the voucher is packed inside the game.

it will not be in stores at the time of pick up.

[kupomogli]

Is there a reason why she's missing a thumb?

She's not missing a thumb. It's in front of her index finger, though at an akward angle.

[Dire 51]

It's here, and so far I'm really enjoying it. Also, Biggy Man is a royal pain in the ass.

For those of you wanting to get the original trilogy, try to get your copy from Best Buy (if you haven't already preordered elsewhere). You'll get the original trilogy early unlock code, which works exactly the way I said it did earlier in this thread.

[duo_r]

but if I get the other versions the original versions are unlockable correct?


It's here, and so far I'm really enjoying it. Also, Biggy Man is a royal pain in the ass.

For those of you wanting to get the original trilogy, try to get your copy from Best Buy (if you haven't already preordered elsewhere). You'll get the original trilogy early unlock code, which works exactly the way I said it did earlier in this thread.

[Dire 51]

Correct. You unlock them as you play through the game: Splatterhouse is unlocked after chapter 2, Splatterhouse 2 after chapter 4, and Splatterhouse 3 after chapter 8. But if you want them all right from the start, get it from Best Buy while you can.

[The Shawn]

Correct. You unlock them as you play through the game: Splatterhouse is unlocked after chapter 2, Splatterhouse 2 after chapter 4, and Splatterhouse 3 after chapter 8. But if you want them all right from the start, get it from Best Buy while you can.


*me squirts visine into Dire 51's eyeballz.

[jaekwon15]

i am on stage 3. this game is great.

i can tell the people who made this game care about the splatterhouse name and did their best to create the experience for the current generation.

its a shame that this game will most likely bomb. as much as people seem to be excited about it, i always hear "ill wait until it drops in price."

[Dire 51]

*me squirts visine into Dire 51's eyeballz.
Heh, god knows I needed some that first night. I haven't stayed up that late because of a game in a long time.


i am on stage 3. this game is great.

i can tell the people who made this game care about the splatterhouse name and did their best to create the experience for the current generation.

its a shame that this game will most likely bomb. as much as people seem to be excited about it, i always hear "ill wait until it drops in price."
That does suck, because if the game doesn't sell well, there won't be a sequel. It doesn't help that Namco Bandai's laid off nearly the entire Splatterhouse team either.

[Darren870]

i am on stage 3. this game is great.

i can tell the people who made this game care about the splatterhouse name and did their best to create the experience for the current generation.

its a shame that this game will most likely bomb. as much as people seem to be excited about it, i always hear "ill wait until it drops in price."

Are you the same Jaekwon (ilovesecurity) from TheSickCity boards?

Random question...

[jaekwon15]

Are you the same Jaekwon (ilovesecurity) from TheSickCity boards?

Random question...

yes. lol. funny finding a fellow SickCity member here.

and still a pig fan. Evil Does (vs. Eden) is excellent.


That does suck, because if the game doesn't sell well, there won't be a sequel. It doesn't help that Namco Bandai's laid off nearly the entire Splatterhouse team either.

laid off? that's awful. they did such a good job on this game. but it seems that this is one of those projects that was sent in to die. as disappointed i am that the team was laid off i am thankful that this was their swan song. it is true to the series and is obviously a labor of love. if you ever contact them again, let them know that their are fans out there that appreciate this game more than they will ever know. and the original trilogy being included on disc is an appreciated exception to the current standards.

[Darren870]

yes. lol. funny finding a fellow SickCity member here.

and still a pig fan. Evil Does (vs. Eden) is excellent.


Hahah. Tubeway Vapor and JohnnyApathy Post here too.

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Anyways going to try and pick this game up next week.

[maxlords]

It doesn't help that Namco Bandai's laid off nearly the entire Splatterhouse team either.

Seriously? As soon as the game was done? Or? It's pretty damned good....not for everyone but definitely good! Only thing that bugs me so far is how FAST you have to pull off some of the combos (playing it on normal) and the load times when you die (which is surprisingly frequently). It doesn't handhold you at all, so I've been kind of learning things as I go....means I die a lot.

Never had a game call me a "fucking pussy" for dying before though! That was GREAT!

[The Shawn]

Never had a game call me a "fucking pussy" for dying before though! That was GREAT!


Truly Epic, first time it said that I about lost it.

Awesome,Awesome game...

[Parodius Duh!]

I am highly dissapointed by splatterhouse, After years of waiting for a new game in the series (since ps1 days) they release this mainstream, lets appeal to your typical UFC watching Jock boy Bro. The soundtrack sucks albeit for Municipal waste, Terrorizer, and a few other obscure metal bands, why they have to fill the rest of the soundtrack in with garbage metal is beyond me. The game feels and looks like it was rushed out, Ahhh I just dont like it! Permission to jump down my throat.

[duo_r]

for those wanting to pick this up, this is currently a lightening deal on Amazon for $34.99 with free shipping. Available for two more hours or until 100% claimed:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=409566

[Spartacus]

I picked up Heavy Rain for $34.99 at Amazon's Cyber Monday Lightning deal and tossed in Spatterhouse too. I'd been waiting for a Heavy Rain price drop and I almost passed on Splatterhouse after doing a quick check on reviews. Judging from the scores, I suspect Splatterhouse may drop in price quickly. The 360 reviews seem to edge out the PS3 version by a hair, so I chose the 360 version. I'm all for gory rated M games and Splatterhouse is a classic, so I figured I'd give it a whirl.

[megasdkirby]

Does anyone know which version is best? I want to pick it up on Amazon for the awesome price, but I want to know which versions is better. I read it had long loading times, but is it the same for both?

[Dire 51]

they release this mainstream, lets appeal to your typical UFC watching Jock boy Bro.
How do you figure that? Aren't they too busy teabagging each other in Call of Duty or waiting for the next Madden update? I think those guys would have less than zero interest in Splatterhouse.

[xfrumx]

Finished this game last night on the standard difficulty level. Gonna try to do it again this week on the hard level and find that 1 picture piece I couldn't find and listen to the 1 record I need. Also I want to unlock all the skills. This game was awesome, haven't played a game for 7 hours straight in a while.

[Parodius Duh!]

How do you figure that? Aren't they too busy teabagging each other in Call of Duty or waiting for the next Madden update? I think those guys would have less than zero interest in Splatterhouse.

Very true, but it still gives me that vibe.... I was just hoping for something that it obviously is not. I think its the majority of the music in it, its what you would hear at a UFC fight....

[Dire 51]

Very true, but it still gives me that vibe.... I was just hoping for something that it obviously is not. I think its the majority of the music in it, its what you would hear at a UFC fight....
Five Finger Death Punch, maybe. Goatwhore, Terrorizer, ASG or Municipal Waste (etc.)? Doubtful.

I am happy to report that the licensed soundtrack is used mostly for boss fights and the survival arenas. The rest is all the original score by Howard Drossin.

[Parodius Duh!]

Five Finger Death Punch, maybe. Goatwhore, Terrorizer, ASG or Municipal Waste (etc.)? Doubtful.

I am happy to report that the licensed soundtrack is used mostly for boss fights and the survival arenas. The rest is all the original score by Howard Drossin.

Yeah its the garbage on the soundtrack Mastodon, Five finger death punch, lamb of god, etc.... flat out SUCKS, it should be straight Dying Fetus and thats it!

[DreadIsReal]

Just beat the game. I dont really know what to think. I enjoyed the game and had fun but the ending was very disappointing and I found myself calling the game stupid a lot. There are a lot of games the one could either love or hate and there wouldn't be any middle ground, with Splatterhouse though, I think its very easy to be in middle or just indifferent. Like I said before, I really did enjoy the game, but I think its a game that if it was never released, I wouldn't have cared much. Splatterhouse will always hold a special place in my heart as being the first TurboGrafx game I had owned and completed and for that I am very thankful the series continues to splatter blood and guts all over the screen of my television.

[jaekwon15]

beaten.

i agree, the ending is disappointing. and the game does have its faults. but i don't care. i love it. i grew up on splatterhouse and this game recreates the splatterhouse series perfectly. the mask is hilarious at times. "lets show him why we call it splatterhouse." lol. nice!

Phase 4: The Meat Factory is one of the best stages i have played in any game, in a very long time. if only the entire game could have recreated the the mood and style of that stage throughout the entire game.

i am currently doing a second play through on brutal difficulty and i am also doing the survival arenas. to make my purchase worth it, i plan on getting all of the trophies for this game. (which is something i rarely do.)

[The Clonus Horror]

I rented it. Visuals are good. Control in side-scrolling sections feels clumsy-at-best. Might pick it up when it hits the $19.99 mark--only played to level 3 and had no desire to keep going before having to return it.

[jaekwon15]

My Splatterhouse preorder bonus finally arrived in the mail today.
http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz212/jaekwon15/PC160244.jpg

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz212/jaekwon15/PC160245.jpg
i put a u.s. quarter on the base of it to show its actual size. the mask has some weight to it too. this was not a cheap piece of crap like the Batman:AA baterang was.

[The Shawn]

My Splatterhouse preorder bonus finally arrived in the mail today.
http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz212/jaekwon15/PC160244.jpg

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz212/jaekwon15/PC160245.jpg
i put a u.s. quarter on the base of it to show its actual size. the mask has some weight to it too. this was not a cheap piece of crap like the Batman:AA baterang was.


Got mine today also. Gotta say this is quite an awesome bonus compared to the usual crap with preorders. Looks quite fetching next to my wifes Autographed picture of a meet n' greet with Toby Kieth... (Well, she doesn't think so.)

[maxlords]

That's so weird....in Canada, those showed up in store on release day. I mananged to get two of em (bought one off someone for $15) myself.

[starsoldier1]

I LOVE THIS GAME! I was a big fan of the Turbografx-16 game and it's cool to see that this new title is a remake of that title and I really liked the combat too. Yeah, the load times were annoying but I was still glued to it and I even did a crazy review of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSqmih8MD_8

[Dire 51]

laid off? that's awful. they did such a good job on this game. but it seems that this is one of those projects that was sent in to die. as disappointed i am that the team was laid off i am thankful that this was their swan song. it is true to the series and is obviously a labor of love. if you ever contact them again, let them know that their are fans out there that appreciate this game more than they will ever know. and the original trilogy being included on disc is an appreciated exception to the current standards.
I have talked to Dan Tovar since he was laid off, and I've passed along your sentiments - along with those of many other Splatterhouse fans.

It's a damned shame we most likely will not see a sequel - this one was built on the remnants of a failed prototype, and the thought of what the team could have done with a sequel under their control from the start is tantalizing, to say the least.

[tritium]

I bought it at $60, i've spent more time on that game than I have any other release in al long long time. I'm not sure what the reviewers were expecting, and yeah it has a couple parts that could stand to be improved, but overall its a lot of hectic fun.

[HappehLemons]

How are the retro Splatterhouses handled? Do they take up the whole screen if you're playing in SD on a non widescreen tv? Do you have unlimited continues?