60
At its best, RetroRealms: Double Feature makes me reminiscent of 2D platforming greats like Shovel Knight - and at its worst, it's a frustrating and less-interesting platformer than what is available to 2D fans today. The difference lies in whether or not you pick the right games to buy, with only two out of four really standing out. And even then, it all works a lot better if you're a horror fan. If you're just looking for a good platforming time, your time might be better spent at a different haunt.
80
You wouldn't think a licensed package like RetroRealms would be as entertaining as it is so I'm very happy that it exists; top quality stuff.
80
Available on their own or as a double feature, RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead and RetroRealms: Halloween both provide fun old-school platforming experiences reminiscent of classic Castlevania titles. There are some unique mechanics and features, however, such as being able to switch between realms and using playable characters in any RetroRealms games that you own.
8
Overall a great first step for making a 16 bit major horror movie ip game. The games' music captures the Halloween theme very well with good sound design overall. The references to the Halloween 1978 movie are cool and well done. The game is fun but challenging, which is great. The game has some interesting mechanics like the dimension transfer mechanic (going back and forth from real world to the hellish dimension), which is pretty well done. The game could do better on replayability and rewards - being that collectibles do not earn the most interesting or interactive of rewards. The responsiveness of controls, especially the regular melee feels delayed often times, which may increase unnecessary frustration for the player. Also the original retail price at $24.99 seems too expensive for this game due to its relatively short length and lack of significant replayability.
8
It's short but if you're into 16 bit sidescrollers like Castlevania you will have a blast. Well worth the purchase.
RetroRealms: Halloween
Released On:
Oct 18, 2024
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Generally Favorable
78
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7.3
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Oct 17, 2024
90
It’s hard to decide whether I enjoyed my time with RetroRealms: Halloween or RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead more, which is a testament to how great both games are. Not only do both titles stand on their own, but they serve as great counterparts to each other with Halloween being slightly slower with more difficult bosses, and Ash vs. Evil Dead being much faster paced but with easier boss battles. Each minute of these games ooze with great level design, fun enemies to defeat, intricate and often hilarious or spooky backgrounds, lots of collectibles and upgrades to unlock, a ton of small details sure to please fans of each series, and blood - lots and lots of blood. As it stands, both Ash vs. Evil Dead and Halloween are great homages to their respective IPS as well as faithful love letters to the 16-bit games of yesteryear and are well worth your hard-earned money.
Oct 27, 2024
80
You wouldn't think a licensed package like RetroRealms would be as entertaining as it is so I'm very happy that it exists; top quality stuff.
Oct 17, 2024
80
Available on their own or as a double feature, RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead and RetroRealms: Halloween both provide fun old-school platforming experiences reminiscent of classic Castlevania titles. There are some unique mechanics and features, however, such as being able to switch between realms and using playable characters in any RetroRealms games that you own.
Oct 29, 2024
60
At its best, RetroRealms: Double Feature makes me reminiscent of 2D platforming greats like Shovel Knight - and at its worst, it's a frustrating and less-interesting platformer than what is available to 2D fans today. The difference lies in whether or not you pick the right games to buy, with only two out of four really standing out. And even then, it all works a lot better if you're a horror fan. If you're just looking for a good platforming time, your time might be better spent at a different haunt.
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Aug 17, 2025
8
Overall a great first step for making a 16 bit major horror movie ip game. The games' music captures the Halloween theme very well with good sound design overall. The references to the Halloween 1978 movie are cool and well done. The game is fun but challenging, which is great. The game has some interesting mechanics like the dimension transfer mechanic (going back and forth from real world to the hellish dimension), which is pretty well done. The game could do better on replayability and rewards - being that collectibles do not earn the most interesting or interactive of rewards. The responsiveness of controls, especially the regular melee feels delayed often times, which may increase unnecessary frustration for the player. Also the original retail price at $24.99 seems too expensive for this game due to its relatively short length and lack of significant replayability.
Oct 20, 2024
8
It's short but if you're into 16 bit sidescrollers like Castlevania you will have a blast. Well worth the purchase.
SummaryStep into the RetroRealms, a 16-bit pixel art world, and take control of classic horror icon Michael Myers! Fight your way across multiple levels of platformer action filled with sights and sounds inspired by the original Halloween film. Slice your way through Haddonfield, face-off in epic Boss battles against familiar faces from the mov... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Oct 18, 2024
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Publisher:Boss Team Games
