HAUNTED: Halloween '86 - The Curse Of Possum Hollow

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Aug 29, 2018
    7
    Everything about the presentation side of the game sticks to the classic NES formula and I fell in love with both the visuals and sound design immediately. The game has the perfect length to it and in my opinion it has just the right amount of content to make it good value for your money. There is a decent amount of variety in both the level design and enemies you face which means theEverything about the presentation side of the game sticks to the classic NES formula and I fell in love with both the visuals and sound design immediately. The game has the perfect length to it and in my opinion it has just the right amount of content to make it good value for your money. There is a decent amount of variety in both the level design and enemies you face which means the gameplay stays fresh throughout your playthrough. Unlocking abilities during the game makes tackling the really difficult levels worth it because each ability offers you something new. The controls hold up surprisingly well most of the time which is obviously very important in a game like this. Some people may like it and some may not but for me the game was a little bit too challenging and it did cause me to have a few frustrating moments. The platforming elements sometimes feel off and this can be quite annoying especially when they cause you to experience a few cheap deaths. Does HAUNTED: Halloween ’86 – The Curse Of Possum Hollow do enough to get a recommendation from me? I absolutely loved my NES back in the day and I still play it to this day so when I found out that developers were still making game’s for the NES and bringing them to the Xbox One as well I was very excited to say the least. Haunted Halloween ’86 brings back a ton of very fond memories and that’s mainly because they capture the NES formula ever so well. From the visuals and sound design to the enchanting gameplay everything has been done extremely well containing a lot of love and attention as well. In fact the game ticked that many boxes for me that I was easily able to look past the game’s extreme difficulty, and that’s very impressive considering the game can cause you to experience quite a few frustrating moments. Despite the frustrating moments though Haunted Halloween ’86 does more than enough to get a recommendation from me and if you’re a fan of the retro style then this game is a game that can’t be missed.… Expand

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  1. XboxAddict
    Feb 14, 2019
    50
    The execution of Haunted Halloween '86 leaves little to be desired. While attempts are made to deliver that experience, the execution seems to be lacking intently. I would identify Haunted Halloween '86 as that one cartoon that was in the middle of your Saturday Morning Cartoon block that just didn't deliver that same "wow" factor as your favorites did. Remember, this is costing you $9.99 to experience this yourself, but is $9.99 worth 1000 Gamerscore boost in less than 15 minutes? That's a mystery you'll have to solve for yourself.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    Oct 31, 2018
    60
    HAUNTED: Halloween ’86 has been made with a lot of love by a team of NES enthusiasts and the gameplay ensures it feels rewarding to progress through. The sheer variety of enemies, locations and even moves that Donny/Tami can pull off is impressive considering the limitations of the format. Unfortunately, not having the option to use the analog stick is super annoying, the story doesn’t bring enough to the table to be memorable and the hit mechanics seem a little awry.
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  3. XBLA Fans
    Aug 27, 2018
    40
    It’s an admirable attempt with a clear love for the era, but you will likely not spend too much time playing it. Since the achievements are extremely easy, many may buy this just to grab them, however, unless you are a super fan of the nostalgic vibes this game is dropping, you are better off skipping this one. There are a lot of other games that can give you the same nostalgic feeling, while still adding new mechanics and creating a better overall experience.
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