Underplayed Gems

HAUNTED: Halloween '85 (Original NES Game) (2016)

HAUNTED: Halloween '85 (Original NES Game) cover
Developer
Retrotainment Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced side-scrolling brawler with retro 8-bit aesthetics, offering a challenging Halloween-themed action experience.

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What players say

Players are split: some love the authentic NES challenge and Halloween atmosphere, while others cite slippery controls, unfair enemy placement, and the lack of a save feature as dealbreakers. The game is praised for its era-authentic design but criticized for recreating the NES's weaker output rather than its classics.

Screenshots

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