Splatterhouse

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  • Summary: Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, 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.Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, 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. Splatterhouse follows college student Rick Taylor as he tries to rescue his girlfriend, Jennifer, who has disappeared after entering the mysterious and run-down West Mansion. Confronted by horrific other-worldly creatures, Rick comes across a mystical sentient mask that promises to give him the power to find Jennifer. Full of desperation and rage, Rick puts on the "Terror Mask" and is transformed into a juggernaut of pure violence and destruction. Featuring an original storyline by critically-acclaimed comic book writer Gordon Rennie (Necronauts, Judge Dredd), Splatterhouse takes Rick beyond the mansion as he scours the ends of the world to rescue his beloved Jennifer. Embodying the unfiltered, primal aggression of its namesake, Splatterhouse gives players countless ways to decimate the mansion's assortment of demons, monstrosities and abominations. Featuring a dynamic combat system, Rick can use his brute strength to perform bone-crushing melee combos, savage grapples and wield an assortment of makeshift weapons including the series' trademark 2x4 and even limbs and heads ripped from enemies themselves. Players can also reanimate the corpses of fallen enemies to fight alongside Rick, imparting strategic depth to the game's battle and unique puzzle systems. More agile than ever before, Rick can now leap great distances and propel himself to out of reach areas by swinging from outcroppings in the environment, adding an all-new level of exploration to the series. [Namco Bandai Games]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 51
  3. Negative: 4 out of 51
  1. Planet Xbox 360
    Dec 21, 2010
    82
    No, Splatterhouse doesn't revolutionize with its gameplay, and it's not quite a perfect-looking game either. But if you're looking for a bloody good time, it comes through on all fronts. Having the classic games in the package is great, too. We definitely can't deny this overhaul of Splatter.
  2. Worth Playing
    Jan 2, 2011
    75
    This remake of Splatterhouse is much like a modern slasher movie. It's loud, brash and gory, but luckily, it's wrapped in an experience that doesn't try to overstay its welcome.
  3. MondoXbox
    Jan 2, 2011
    72
    A respectable action game, that manages to entertain from start to finish also thanks to a nice story with a touch of black humour.
  4. Giant Bomb
    Dec 21, 2010
    60
    Above all else, Splatterhouse is a game that screams "competent." Specifically, it screams it with a guttural heavy metal growl over the deafening din of grinding power chords and machine gun blasts of double bass, while simultaneously vomiting a fire hydrant's worth of blood all over the screen.
  5. Xbox Achievements
    Jan 7, 2011
    60
    Splatterhouse effortlessly fulfils its remit as a shlocky, enjoyable but utterly disposable third-person brawler, which is unashamedly bloody, gratuitous, violent, sweary and brutal. While we love all of these things, they're not really delivered in an especially smart or knowing way.
  6. Gaming Age
    Dec 21, 2010
    58
    There are definitely areas that the game could see some serious improvement, but overall, I'm not entirely disappointed in this old school revival attempt.
  7. GamerNode
    Dec 16, 2010
    40
    Splatterhouse really is a despicable game, but there are players out there who will adore the chain-wallet-wearing protagonist and his super-violent escapades. The hope may have been for a decent God of War knockoff, but in reality it's just not so.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 38
  3. Negative: 4 out of 38
  1. FaceVol5
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    The long awaited return of the classic title "Splatterhouse" beat em' up game. I really like the art style so far & it seems challengingThe long awaited return of the classic title "Splatterhouse" beat em' up game. I really like the art style so far & it seems challenging enough. The game has actually called me out for dying on a level by simply shouting "FUCKIN NOOB!" LOL. So far iam enjoying it. 8/10 fuckin bloody as hell too.… Expand
  2. Beehaze
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Always wanted to play this series. I started with a remake) very fun and provocatively) and as already mentioned, such games are no longer made
  4. GamePlayCanada
    Nov 24, 2010
    9
    A must play for any fan of beat 'em up games or 80 's horror movies. Great art style, entertaining combat, and lots of gore. The voice actingA must play for any fan of beat 'em up games or 80 's horror movies. Great art style, entertaining combat, and lots of gore. The voice acting is excellent and very humorous,The terror mask has some great one liners. One of the best rock soundtracks since Brutal Legend. Tons of unlockables and challenges to keep you busy for a couple run throughs. This is the Splatterhouse we have been waiting for, Good job Namco. Two severed thumbs up!!!!… Expand
  5. AiqueBR
    Dec 7, 2010
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nunca vi um game nessa geração que seja mais sangrento que esse.
    A trilha sonora reune bandas de metal que eu não conhecia, e que por sinal são fodas!
    Itens coletáveis; existem pedaços de fotos da garota que devem ser achadas.
    Os diálogos são pesados e muitas vezes engraçados.
    Existem partes das fases que o game fica em 2D. (achei do cacete)
    Combos disponíveis para compra com a moeda do jogo (sangue).    … Expand
  6. TDK1984
    Nov 30, 2010
    7
    This game deserves a solid 7/10. I don't feel the visuals are overly impressive, but I feel that game play and a wonderful job by Jim CummingsThis game deserves a solid 7/10. I don't feel the visuals are overly impressive, but I feel that game play and a wonderful job by Jim Cummings as the "Mask" pull this game above mediocrity. I will admit that the load times in this game are horrendous (install to HD - it helps a bit), the platforming segments are a borefest, and the game difficulty is horribly inconsistent, but there is something to be admired by this title. Perhaps it's like watching a horror film that seems cliche, too familiar, but at the same time we embrace that familiarity. I highly recommend as a weekend rental or a purchase once it drops to the $30 mark (a 5 hour campaign is NOT worth the asking price for this title). And I will warn people this game is crude, violent and shouldn't be played by minors.… Expand
  7. GodBleeder
    Jul 31, 2011
    6
    Splatterhouse is exactly like the old Splatterhouse titles on the Genesis/Mega-drive. It's a dumb but fun, button masher for people looking toSplatterhouse is exactly like the old Splatterhouse titles on the Genesis/Mega-drive. It's a dumb but fun, button masher for people looking to break a £20 note. In some ways it transcends the old school Splatterhouse, and in others it does not.

    With the flat sprite sliding visuals gone, you're greeted by more atmospheric visuals but also,an awful camera, and some inconsistent textures. You get more moves to splat your foes, but some are just crap and not worth using. Another way in which it remains faithful, is the way in which it copies it's peers to a T. If Splatterhouse was trying to harvest some of the success of Streets Of Rage and Golden Axe, then it is most certainly now jumping on the God Of War band-wagon. Pulling levers, upgrading your combos, unleashing special power meters and initialising brutal quick-time finishers.

    This is the 3D beat 'em up template. For the most part it's a bloody good laugh. But there are some chinks in the terror mask that can make it a little annoying at times. On the back of the case, (the European case atleast) it reads, "THE UNMISTAKABLE SOUND OF TEARING FLESH". Sadly, the sound in the weakest thing in the game, and in my mind the one thing that really drags it down. All of the sounds, including the music are poorly mixed, the volume is all over the place. One minute the mask is shouting directions at you, the next you can only hear a faint mumbling, upon which the optional subtitles become essential. A punch is louder than a door being smashed, a creaking floor-board is louder than someone's head being forcibly removed. What good is squeezing some one's head until it blows-up if all you get is a muted squelch like someone manipulated jelly in there hands. Where are the snaps, the splats and the crunches. It takes away from the otherwise hilarious mayhem.

    Another final, but small issue, is the special meter. When it is partly filled you can harvest blood from enemies at any time to heal yourself. Fill it up and you can multiply your strength and go mental for 60 seconds. Problem is, it's pointless. When the minute is up, your meter is drained, so no more healing until you can pull off a big finisher. As for the going mental part? You can kill everything with a single hit, but you become so slow, enemies just evade you until it wears off, and there are never enough enemies on screen at once to make it worth doing.

    So crank up the volume, put on the subtitles, don't bother with the "Hulk smash" button and get splatting!    … Expand
  8. hyun8801
    Nov 15, 2020
    0
    framerate drops + long loading screen (is this a **** skyrim? no) Cheap platforming and cheap trail and error deaths. Seriously this wasframerate drops + long loading screen (is this a **** skyrim? no) Cheap platforming and cheap trail and error deaths. Seriously this was one of the most frustrating action/beat em up games out there… Expand

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#41 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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