Arcade classic receiving next-gen sequel twenty years on

by Ryan Casey - 2008/05/29 12:21pm

Splatterhouse, a classic action-combat arcade title launched back in 1988, is set to make a surprise comeback on next-generation consoles next year, according to Namco Bandai.

The game, which boasts a story crafted by Judge Dredd comic book writer, Gordon Rennie, follows the adventures of Rick, as he searches a mansion for his kidnapped girlfriend. Although, Rick clearly hasn't watched any movies emphasizing the fact that picking up evil looking masks and wearing them can turn you into a bloodthirsty killing machine! Because, well, that's what happens to our friend Rick!

Most interestingly, the new 'death' system is surely not an advertisement to anti-videogame protesters, as you'll literally witness Rick being torn to pieces if you are to die.

The game will launch for Playstaion 3 and Xbox 360 in 2009 in the USA. Other region release dates have not yet been confirmed, but we'll keep you posted as soon as the information becomes available.