Side-scrolling beat 'em up remake Night Slashers: Remake Publisher and developer Forever Entertainment has announced that Storm Trident will launch on September 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC via Steam and GOG for $9.99/€9.99.
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Get ready to dive back into the world of gore, monsters and brutal action Night Slashers: RemakeThe long awaited return of the classic arcade beat 'em up! Originally released by Data East in 1993, the franchise captivated gamers with its unique blend of horror themes, intense combat, and unforgettable characters. Now this cult classic has been reimagined for a new generation, bringing all the blood-soaked thrills to modern platforms.
Night Slashers: Remake plunges players into a nightmarish world where humanity's last hope lies in the hands of four elite warriors: a cyborg werewolf hunter from America, a vampire hunter from Europe, an Asian martial artist, and Chinese operatic sensation Liu Fei, who brings his unique skills to the fray. Together, they must fight an army of undead, mutants and supernatural beings to save the world from the brink of apocalypse.
Key Features
- Classic Beat 'Em Up Game – Night Slashers: Remake stays true to its roots, offering classic side-scrolling action reminiscent of genre-defining games like Streets of Rage and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Players will battle through multiple levels, including a secret stage, each culminating in a powerful boss encounter.
- Four playable characters – Choose from three unique characters from the classic version of the game, plus one extra character added in the remake! Team up to up to four players in local multiplayer mode, where each player controls a different character with a wide range of moves.
- Advanced combat mechanics – Master a variety of combat options, including combos, jump attacks, grappling moves, and running kicks. Each character also has devastating special moves that can turn the tide of battle at the cost of some of their health.
- Awesome Screen Cleaning Attacks – When the going gets tough, perform a powerful screen-clearing attack that destroys all visible enemies. These attacks come with significant health costs, but the carnage they unleash is worth the sacrifice.
- Various and Terrible Enemies – Face an army of undead including zombies, mutants, werewolves and other terrifying creatures. Each level is filled with terrifying enemies and iconic horror-themed bosses like Dracula, the mummy, the golem, and Frankenstein's monster.
- Unique Horror Theme – Night Slashers: Remake stands out for its terrible, terrible world. The game features atmospheric music and cartoon-style gore that will delight fans of classic horror movies and games.
- Additional Custom modes – Inside Do it again version, you can set your own game rules despite the classic difficulty levels. Time constraints? Exploding corpses? It's all here, but are you brave enough (or crazy?) to try it?
- Night Slashers: Remake is more than just a trip down memory lane—it's a blood-soaked celebration of everything that made the original game a cult favorite. With updated visuals, improved gameplay and new content, this remake is ready to excite longtime fans and newcomers to the genre alike.
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