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: 19 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
  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. saka7
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Best beat em up on the Xbox 360. Visuals and sound are great, gameplay is quite good especially after you unlock all skills. The only issues IBest beat em up on the Xbox 360. Visuals and sound are great, gameplay is quite good especially after you unlock all skills. The only issues I saw is unacceptably slow and annoying loading screen. 10/10… Expand
  4. mrbakasan
    Nov 24, 2010
    9
    I've been playing the Splatterhouse games since the days of the Genesis and I have been looking forward to this title ever since it wasI've been playing the Splatterhouse games since the days of the Genesis and I have been looking forward to this title ever since it was announced. To say that I had high hopes would be an understatement, but I was concerned that it could never live up to my expectations. Well, it has met my expectations and exceeded them in many ways. The combat is fantastic, fun, and challenging. The animations and graphics are excellent. The soundtrack, generally, is great too. However, the only thing keeping me from giving Splatterhouse a 10 is that some of the background music is insane, over-the-top trash metal with lyrics. Not a big fan of that genre of music at all, but in the context in the game it works fairly well. However, it would have been my preference not to have it. Regardless, I'm likely in the minority there and it certainly adds to the intensity of the game. The gameplay really is top notch as are the animations. The amount of gore is so excessive and absurd, it doesn't really come across as gross or distrubing (which I think is a positive). This game is not groundbreaking for the hack-and-slash genre, but it doesn't need to be. It has a great pace, cool side-scrolling segments, and the original Splatterhouse trilogy (which are easily unlocked along the way). The Lovecraft influences are obvious which, if you are familiar with Lovecraft, is pretty darn cool. Awesome, awesome game. Give it a try, I'm certain you will be pleasantly suprised at how fun and well crafted it is!… 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. ULTRAPARANOID
    Jan 24, 2020
    7
    "I love this ride!"

    I mean, this game is awesome. I played it much times on PS3 and X360, and 100% completed this on both platforms. The gore    "I love this ride!"

    I mean, this game is awesome. I played it much times on PS3 and X360, and 100% completed this on both platforms. The gore looks amazing. Best voice work I've ever heard. Jim Cummings as Terror Mask is incredible! (Winnie-the-Pooh **** you all the time -- what could be better?)

    Fighting mechanics are great -- beating and slashing are really enjoyable, and splatterkills are beautiful, but them not enough.

    Graphics are good. Comic style is cool. But last levels of the game looks bad -- the lighting is awful. In the dark corners it looks very beautiful, but in the open air it sucks.

    The story is good, and unfinished. Now we know why Dr. West is a **** and why he kidnapped Jen, and how the Mask found Rick. It's bad that's we will never see the second part of this game. It have some perspectives. Refereces are great -- horror movies and Lovecraft's stories that added with fan love -- from horror fans to horror fans.

    I love this game, really. But bugs and other flaws are prevent me from rating above 7. It's a good project and great remake, I think you must try it at least once.

    X360 version looks better than PS3 version. You can install the game on your system and it will be work faster and better. But sometimes (I don't know why) this game may be crashed. After 2 phases it may lagged, and you will need restart your system. It happens, but very rarely, and yeah, on both systems.    … Expand
  7. aryanrule
    Mar 10, 2011
    6
    Beat-em up until your A button crashes. Nice atmosphere and great acting, lots of gore which is excellent. Sound and graphics are great inBeat-em up until your A button crashes. Nice atmosphere and great acting, lots of gore which is excellent. Sound and graphics are great in this remake, so it should be played. but...deja-vu game...… 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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#45 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#62 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010