New Splatterhouse info
For those of you here that have been following the twisted saga of the upcoming Splatterhouse game (which, BTW, is still coming out), I have a brand new, exclusive interview with Dave Wilkins (lead artist) and Dan Tovar (co-producer) of Namco Bandai Games America.
Read the interview here.
No, the whole BottleRocket fiasco is not cleared up in this interview - in fact, it's barely mentioned - but hopefully this'll give you a good idea of where the game is heading.
Last edited by Dire 51; 03-26-2010 at 03:21 AM.
I really liked the promo videos I saw from the scrapped Bottle Rocket game.
I'm interested in seeing what comes of this project and if they can manage to rescue it from whatever play and/or development issues were plaguing the previous design.
"And the book says: 'We may be through with the past, but the past ain't through with us.'"
woah! awesome! SPLATTERHOUSE... Viva H.P. Lovecraft!
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I may be in the minority here, but I would really hope that they make it a side scroller like the original. I loved the original game (got the coin-op) and the Genesis sequel, but didn't like the 3rd version on the Genesis. You could could just run circles around the monsters and easily dispatch them with a few cheap shots.
I'm looking for anything (Software related, promo stuff, fan material etc....and I'm still looking for a Splatterhouse marquee). So I'm really looking forward to this new project.
It's going to be a 3D title. That's been known for well over a year. I'd have liked to see a side-scroller myself, but even I - as big a champion of 2D games as I am - saw the writing on the wall.Originally Posted by Technosis
Then keep an eye on West Mansion the closer the game draws to release. There's some interesting stuff in the works...I'm looking for anything (Software related, promo stuff, fan material etc....and I'm still looking for a Splatterhouse marquee). So I'm really looking forward to this new project.
More new screenshots and news about the Splatterhouse Twitter page (they're promising giveaways and "real fun" once they hit 666 followers) have surfaced:
http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/new.html
A new article has surfaced in PlayStation Magazine, confirming (among other things) the inclusion of the arcade original and 2 & 3 as unlockables - not DLC, not exclusive preorder bonuses, but genuine play-the-game-meet-the-criteria unlockables.
Check it out here: http://z4.invisionfree.com/The_Third...showtopic=9765
That's a nice incentive to getting the game, even though I was already willing to pick it up. I only have the third game, and have been wanting to get the second one for some time.
The unlockables are great. I love the fact that they aren't DLC or pre-order.
This is a day 1 must have for me. Alway's enjoy reading your site/links Rob!
YES!!I was always going to pick this up but that information makes it a day 1 purchase esp. the arcade port
Thanks.
More info: the official site is back up, and Gametrailers TV will have the world exclusive premier of the new trailer tonight at 12:30 am. I know what I'll be doing as soon as I get off work.
Also: Splatterhouse will be sponsoring the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival XII on April 23 & 24 in Worcester MA.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh! : Cannibal Corpse,Amon Amarth and one of my OLD fav's WHITE CHAPEL!
Pay particular interest to them Dire51, quite an awesome band! (Hoping a tune is in the new splatty game)
I always like features like this. Unlockables that let you play earlier revisions of games. Ninja Gaiden and Ninja Gaiden Black let XBOX gamers play NG1, 2, and 3, and also NG Arcade depending on what version you got. They took the option out with the release of Ninja Gaiden Sigma.
Everything in the above post is opinion unless stated otherwise.
Yeah that alone has made Splatterhouse a must have imo. Really great when they do that.
New Vid: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ex...terhouse/64562
With the original development team gone, what about the stuff they worked on? It sounds like a lot of it is being kept if they're still on track for a 2010 release, or was BR's contribution that insignificant?
Also, is this game going to be like every other third person brawler except not on par with Ninja Gaiden or Bayonetta etc.?
Or will it be awesome? Already, Dead to Rights is looking and sounding like a vast improvement over the last-gen (last-last-gen) originals, so Namco Hometek (if they're taking the lead on both of these) has actually been doing some worthwhile work lately.
I'll keep an eye out, should I end up there.
There was no way they could have dropped everything and started from scratch, so a lot of the BR stuff has received a heavy polish, including new skins. The junk like Robo-Ape at least now looks like it fits in with the Splatterhouse look.
Won't know until I have a chance to play it.Also, is this game going to be like every other third person brawler except not on par with Ninja Gaiden or Bayonetta etc.?
To my knowledge Namco Hometek is taking the lead on Splatterhouse, ably assisted by several former BR programmers and artists. Not the guys that were trying to turn this into Mark of Kri III starring Rick Taylor, though. They're long gone.Or will it be awesome? Already, Dead to Rights is looking and sounding like a vast improvement over the last-gen (last-last-gen) originals, so Namco Hometek (if they're taking the lead on both of these) has actually been doing some worthwhile work lately.
Excellent! Excellent Indeed. Welcome back to the mansion, and get ready to die! Man, I am happy as all Hell with this information. I rarely post in the modern gaming section, but this news just made me have to.
Anyone here going to the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival in Worcester, MA. this coming Saturday? See this thread for a Splatterhouse-related offer.
Shit man! I can honestly say that I wish I was going now! How come this stuff doesn't happen in California anymore?
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