IllFonic is no stranger to the movie to game genre. With titles like Killer Clowns From Outer-space: The Game and Predator: Hunting Grounds, it seems only natural that the next endeavor for the independent game studio would be something as intriguing as their last two games.
Halloween: The Game was announced August of last year with an impressive inclusion of Halloween movie director John Carpenter as the executive producer. Not only this, but Nick Castle is reprising his role as the original Michael Myers. Dr. Loomis, another franchise staple, will also be included, his likeness taking over actor Donald Pleasence, who has since passed, but played the character for years.
This game has been highly anticipated and praised since it’s announcement from being the best of both worlds: a story based game with an additional asymmetrical mode. IllFonic released a first look into the single-player aspect, showcasing more of the story and way players will experience the game.
Fans of the Halloween franchise will be more than happy to recognize this game recreates the events of the first movie, placing the player in the role of the Boogeyman of Haddonfield. The trailer shows a look into how the game will begin, Michael Myers staring out to the unsuspecting town while admitted into a mental facility. Players will then play as Myers and escape into Haddonfield to wreak havoc on civilians in a brutal manner while trying to be stopped. The birth of Michael Myers as we all know him is shown, and the legacy he leaves behind will be created by players.
Halloween: The Game gives and interesting perspective for a player: while players usually are on the surviving end of story based games, they are able to experience what it is like on the other side and terrorize civilians, giving the feeling of playing through one of horrors’ most iconic movies.