Splatterhouse
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🙂 7.0/10
(PC Engine - JP, Arcade)
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Developed_By:
Namco
Published_By:
Namco
Released On:
01 Jan 1990
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Splatterhouse is the first game in the series, but only the second game to appear on a home console (after Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti on the NES), which was later continued on the SEGA Genesis.
Rick must survive seven blood-soaked levels full of corpses, demons, and other disturbing creatures in this arcade side-scrolling beat-em-up. Several weapons are at his disposal throughout the house, such as a meat cleaver, a two by four, and a shotgun. If Rick wants to find Jennifer alive, he must move quickly through the floors of the mansion.
The gameplay is fast-paced and intense, with an emphasis on quick reflexes and timing. Players control Rick as he navigates through the dark and eerie mansion, fighting off hordes of enemies and trying to uncover the truth behind Jennifer's disappearance.
EAN-13:
4907892031111 (Japan)
Part #:
NC90002 (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Getting Started
From the Title Screen, press the RUN Button. The game will begin! Good luck!
Object of the Game
The objective is to fight through evil creatures occupying “Splatterhouse” to find Jennifer and escape. Hurry, as you might already be too late!
“Damage” System
Splatterhouse uses a “damage” system. You start with 3 “Ricks,” and each Rick has 5 “hearts.”
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Losing all hearts causes one Rick to disappear.
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Losing all Ricks ends the game.
Obtaining Extra “Ricks” and “Hearts”
Clearing a stage earns 2 extra hearts. Extra Ricks are awarded at 30,000 and 70,000 points.
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At the start of each new stage, you receive up to 5 hearts.
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The number of hearts depends on how well you defeated monsters in the previous stage.
*Note: Splatterhouse is a one-player game.*
Controlling the Movements of Rick
Rick's movements are controlled using the TurboPad. Mastering its operation is critical to defeating Dr. West's evil ghouls.
TurboPad Operation
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Direction Key: 4-way controller.
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LEFT: Move Rick to the left.
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RIGHT: Move Rick to the right.
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UP: Turn Rick's face away; retrieve items hanging from the wall.
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DOWN: Duck; pick up items from the ground.
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SELECT Button: Resets the game when used with the RUN Button.
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RUN Button: Starts or pauses the game.
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Button II: Attacks.
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Button I: Jumps.
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Turbo Switches: Suggested settings are Right Turbo Switch down and Left Turbo Switch in the middle.
Game Functions and Features
Pausing the Game
Press the RUN Button to pause during play. Press it again to resume.
Resetting the Game
Hold down the RUN Button and press the SELECT Button simultaneously to reset to the title screen.
How to “Continue”
When the game is over, select “Yes” on the “Continue” screen to resume. This returns you to the beginning of the first area of the last stage played. You may continue up to 5 times.
How to Attack
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Standing: Punch monsters.
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Jumping or Ducking: Kick.
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Holding a Weapon: Attack with the weapon, except when ducking (which triggers a kick).
Executing a Slide Kick
A highly efficient fighting technique. When Rick jumps, push and hold the Direction Key down or diagonally down. Just before landing, press Button II.
Weapons
Weapons have twice the power of punching or kicking. Match the right weapon to the opponent.
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“Two by Four”: Swing like a baseball bat for destructive power. Usable multiple times in one area. Can be picked up again if dropped.
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Stone, Monkey Wrench, Spear: Throw at enemies. Single-use weapons.
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Shotgun: Allows long-distance attacks. Equipped with 8 rounds of ammunition.
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Golden Cleaver: Swing like a baseball bat for maximum power. Usable multiple times in one area.
*Note: Each weapon can only be used in the area where it was picked up. Leaving the area causes the weapon to be lost.*
Enemies & Characters
Dr. West
The creator of the eerie ghouls, zombies, and creatures that the player must defeat.
Rick
The hero who searches for his sweetheart, Jennifer, and fights through the seven stages of the game.
Jennifer
Rick's sweetheart whom he is searching for and who he eventually meets again in Stage 5.
Red Walking Zombies
Evil hordes that keep coming at the player.
Green Walking Zombies
Evil hordes that are out to get the player.
Chained Corpses
Disgusting entities that spit up deadly slime and cannot be destroyed.
Bats
Flying creatures that fly high and low.
Large-headed Demon
A demon that can be defeated by chopping its head off, but whose head flies after the player once detached.
Sludge Monsters
Monsters that attack with lethal punches.
Hanging Corpses
Corpses that fall at the player from the ceiling.
Crawling Red Slime
A slime that grabs hold of the player's legs and rips them to shreds.
Crawling Slug
A slug that disgusts the player with its presence.
Knives
Objects that will pierce the player with their needle-sharp points.
Chairs
Objects that try to pulverize the player.
Crawling Hand
A hand that tries to slap the player into oblivion.
Newborn Monsters
Monsters born in the womb that will jump on the player's back if they are not destroyed.
Fire Demons
Entities that cannot be destroyed and must be avoided.
Fire Logs
Entities that cannot be destroyed and must be avoided.
Poltergeist
A gruesome spirit that the player must battle in the final room of Stage 2.
Demonic Leader
The leader of the eerie ghouls and creatures created by Dr. West, faced in the final stage.
Tips & Maps
Hard Mode
To play in difficult mode, hold the SELECT Button down on the title screen until the word "HARD" appears, then press the RUN Button.
Alternate Routes
Taking different routes in some stages may lead you to areas you have never visited before.
Vigilance
Stay alert at all times, as something may suddenly appear.
Weapon Management
Reserve your weapons for the most deadly demons.
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