Underplayed Gems

HAUNTED: Halloween '86 (The Curse Of Possum Hollow) (2017)

HAUNTED: Halloween '86 (The Curse Of Possum Hollow) cover
Developer
Retrotainment Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

It feels like playing a classic NES homebrew action game with pixelated side-scrolling beat 'em up and platforming challenges.

retro8-bitside-scrollingbeat 'em upplatformingold-school

What players say

Players praise this as a genuine NES-era game, not just retro-inspired. The controls are tight, the challenge is rewarding, and the mix of platforming and beat-em-up combat keeps it fresh. The soundtrack and unlockable moves are highlights, and the playthrough is short at around an hour.

Screenshots

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