Survival scary column Clock Tower is obtaining an “enhanced version” for contemporary gaming consoles that will certainly not just renew the game, yet additionally formally bring it to Western target markets for the very first time.
WayForward, the workshop best recognized for the enchanting Shantae games in addition to a list of offshoots like Adventure Time and also RWBY titles, revealed the revamped retro launch today in cooperation with Sunsoft and also Limited Run Games. The last is additionally backing around 20 various other games in a slew of retro rebirths and also brand-new physical launches, consisting of Colossal Cave, GEX, Tomba!, and also Rollercoaster Tycoon 3.
Clock Tower is a 2D point-and-click journey game instilled with survival scary components, specifically taking off and also concealing from the homicidal and also uncertain villain Scissorman. It was initially launched in Japan in 1995, a year prior to Resident Evil and also 4 years prior to Silent Hill, and also is commonly considered among the very early, developmental survival scary games.
“A tense atmosphere, chilling sound effects, detailed 2D animations, and randomized elements to maximize replayability demonstrate why Clock Tower is considered a groundbreaking pioneer in the survival-horror genre,” as WayForward places it.
WayForward, which will certainly co-develop and also release the brand-new Clock Tower launch, is bringing it to Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and also COMPUTER in “early 2024.” An electronic variation will certainly precede, adhered to by a physical variation from Limited Run Games. The workshop’s guaranteeing a “new animated opening, motion-comic cutscenes, and vocal theme song performed by Mary McGlynn” in addition to attributes such as an “art gallery, save states, and other modern enhancements.”
16 years later, a legendary roguelike is getting a prequel many thanks to a Kickstarter project from previously this year.
Source: gamesradar.com
