Splatterhouse

by Namco

Product Features

• The only game with a combination of massive enemies, over-the-top gore and the ability to regenerate body parts real-time
• Inspired from icons of the horror genre, including H.P. Lovecraft & Simon Bisley
• AAA reinvention of the famed Splatterhouse title that launched the horror-escape genre and invited the very first parental advisory for a video game (for gore), uniting an existing fan base and recruiting a new one
• Supercharged soundtrack with songs from today's most influential Heavy Metal artists
• The Classic Franchise Returns - An innovative reinvention of a classic category-killer with an original storyline inspired by Gordon Rennie (Necronauts, Judge Dredd)

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001E7MMNQ
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 23, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,553 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #30 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Adventure

Product Description

Platform: Xbox 360

From the Manufacturer

Metal heads, horror freaks and hardcore action gamers, unite! Rick Taylor and the Terror Mask are back, tearing, cutting and beating their way through inhuman abominations and hordes of the undead in a tale of love, mutilation and near-insanity. A wall of metal tunes underscores blood-soaked battles with massive bosses, brutal weapons, over-the-top gore and real-time regeneration. And while your ears are ringing, a new Splatterkill System lets you get your hands bloody!

Punching a Faceless. View larger.

The Core of Gore.
Follow Rick and his mysterious Terror Mask as he unmercifully tears, cuts and beats his way through denizens of unearthly creatures in an epic adventure to rescue his girlfriend from the clutches of deranged occult figure Dr. West. Embodying the unfiltered, primal aggression of its namesake, Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics.

Key Game Features

• The Classic Franchise Returns – An innovative reinvention of a classic category-killer with an original storyline inspired by Gordon Rennie (Necronauts, Judge Dredd)
• Re-imagined Enemies – Classic enemies have evolved into horrific monsters of radical proportions and shocking detail
• Extreme Gore – Splatterhouse pulls no punches, taking gore and shock value to the next level with physics-driven fluids and organ parts flying in all directions
• Regeneration – Real time physical damage and regeneration shows the rebuilding of bone, muscle and skin
• Pulse-Pounding Combat – Use Rick’s deep set of moves, improvised weapons, environmental attacks, and unique enemy AI to obliterate enemies at each turn
  • Engaging combo system that opens up to gruesome Splatterkills, which destroy your enemies with gory and cinematic effects
  • Terrifying enemies and epic-scale bosses provide unnerving experiences and memorable challenges
  • Diverse environments with H.P. Lovecraft-influenced style are coupled with a world-class heavy metal soundtrack and custom music score, keeping the tone tense and eerie
  • Utilize weapons of all kinds to bludgeon your enemies, from classic 2X4’s to chainsaws to your enemies’ own limbs

Additional Screenshots:


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Bone-chilling new stages! View larger.

Fight new and old bosses. View larger.

Rick is back and badder than ever! View larger.

Product Description

Namco Splatterhouse 21023 PC Games

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NOT FOR CHILDREN!!!, November 23, 2010

By 

Will and/or Caroline C. (hampton, SC) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Splatterhouse (Video Game)

First off this game is in absolutely ZERO ways for children... blood, gore, violence, language and nudity. Seriously the opening movie is detailed in a way I've never seen in a videogame. Main character wakes up in pool of his own blood, tries to get up and his guts spill all over the floor, not a gush pf blood... his guts. Instead of finding little trinkets or packages hidden around you find pieces of nude pictures of the main character's girlfriend that get pieced together in the "collectibles" section of the menu.

I'm writing this game as a fan (not die hard) of the Splatterhouse franchise since I grew up with it. I was going to wait off until this game came down in price but I found out that it would have the original 3 splatterhouse games unlockable and that warranted a release day purchase for myself. Basically the game plays about as expected... take a classic side scroller beat 'em up and convert it into a 3rd person 3D brawler without changing the overall plot very much (guy searches haunted mansion full of beasts and other vicious looking monster type enemies to save girl). Appeal to the mature audiences by cranking up the gore and blood to cover the floor and walls (and screen), then just for good measure make the collectible items in the game torn up nude pictures of the large breasted blonde female character love interest of the game scattered about the levels.

Overall story is written by comic writer Gordon Rennie (Judge Dredd) and has a all metal soundtrack: Lamb of God, Mastadon, Five Finger Death Punch, and more.

Splatterhouse is what you'd expect... pretty much a summer horror action flick in the form of a game. It's not an artsy game in the slightest and appeals to everything that people try to deny liking. At worst it's a monument to the lack of creativity in the game market & at it's best it's a guilty pleasure for nostalgic gamers. But hey, I like it so far ;)

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I expected., November 26, 2010

By 

Joshua Stroder (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Splatterhouse (Video Game)

I have been following this game since Bottle Rocket was still tinkering with it, and I have to say, I think the wait was worth it.

Controls: 3.5/5, my two biggest problems are a problematic camera and I cannot seem to just block without rolling around. I am a twitch individual though, so the latter of these issues can probably be forgiven.
Story: 4.5/5, it's a B-movie turned into a video game. Mindless gore, violence, and nudity everywhere, and they never take themselves that seriously. It's wonderful.
Graphics: 4/5, I have seen better graphics, but they never promised to break the mold. I like the damage effects as you lose health though.
Sound: 4/5, a pleasant mix of death metal and orchestral music do a good job at setting the pace for brawling, boss battling, and platforming, as needed.

Pros
+ Hyperviolent, not enough games revel in this like they should. It's almost impossible to take seriously, except there is a lot of pretty graphic violence. I'd be impressed if you couldn't tell that from the box though.
+ Great voice acting from Jim Cummings as the Terror Mask. You may know him better ask Darkwing Duck. YES.
+ Original three Splatterhouse games can be unlocked. I think very few people will be buying this without having played the originals, so this is a huge plus for them.

Cons
- Long loading times when you die.
- Quick time events that restart boss battles if failed. I don't know if all bosses have this, but the first one did and it was supremely irksome.
- Aforementioned control issues, but I may get better at the game.

Final thoughts
I am enjoying this game thoroughly. There is a point in the first level where you get your arm ripped off, and proceed to beat enemies to death with it. That pretty much sets the pace for the game. That being said, I will not be turning to this game for deep, introspective musings about the state of the world. Unless that state involves monsters.

Overall, 4/5.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great game, but...., February 9, 2011

By 

Ryan - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Splatterhouse (Video Game)

I think this game is great. Offers up a lot of Gore. Old Splatterhouse games are able to be unlocked. Downloadable content is also available on Xbox Live. New masks and a few arenas are available for purchase. As far as gameplay, there is a ton of button mashing going on here. Some RPG elements with upgradeable moves and combos. Some minor platforming in the form of side scrolling. The camera tends to get wonky at times and can add some frustration to the gameplay. Loading screens can be very annoying especially if you die a few times in the platforming levels. Overall the game is fun if you can find it for a good price, I wouldn't dump $60 on it.

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