Splatterhouse

Price = $ 20-30

Players = 1

Rated M

HOW DOES THE GAME LIVE UP TO IT'S EXPLANATION/BOX ART? (10/10)

The cover of the game pretty much just says Splatterhouse with a crazy blood spattered Mask. Which if you know anything about Splatterhouse. You will be wearing that mask throughout the game, and well blood.. that's what this game is about.

The back of the box talks of Hard-core gore, Devastating weapons, extreme horror, gruesome splatterkills, and a listing as the bloodiest game of E3. After playing this for about 5 minutes. All of these things are absolutely true.

HOW IS THE GAME PLAY? (9/10)

The game plays a lot better than i thought it would. I've played a good distance into the game so far and haven't run into any glitches or bugs. (other than the blood worms i have to stomp on) It's set up well with your usual kill lots of stuff and use what you collect from the dead to upgrade your powers. (in this game being their blood)

The only problem I have run into is during some of the obstacle scenes. You have to run passed some spike balls and pitfalls (classic game stuff) but when you miss or get hit by one of these and instantly die. The load screen to put you back takes a little bit longer than i'm used to with other games. It's not a dire wait, but it's annoying to get instant killed and have to sit for 25-30 seconds before i can try again.

on a side note : I really enjoy that you can go back and select whatever level you want to play. They are starting to do this more and more. But i really think all level oriented games should have this option in case you missed a key item or something important towards achievements.

HOW DOES THE GAME LIVE UP TO IT'S GENRE? (10/10)

It holds true to the original series. Murder, massacre, destroy, rip apart, use limbs as weapons, and so many more ways to destroy your enemies.

This game is kinda hard to tell that you are getting the hack and slash style game from the box art. But If you played the old games they were the old classic side scrolling brawler.

If you like games like God of War, (new) Ninja Gaidens, Dante's Inferno, Devil May Cry or Bayonetta. You may want to give this a shot.

THE 'GAME OVER' ALL? (97%)

I really wanted to pick this up the day it came out because i love the old series. (which is unlockable throughout the game) I was hesitant because it had been so long since one came out and usually games that have sat dormant for so long usually don't get a good relight in the new platforms. But, I'm glad I finally decided to pick this up and i'm having a blast with all the horror movie references and the hilarious conversations.

arbitrary credit for gore and nudity = 10

(For re-essembling nude photos of your girlfriend you are off to save, and GORE? That's what this game is about.)