Retro fighting beat ’em up Terrifier: The ARTcade Game announced for Switch

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is coming to Switch, publisher Selecta Play and developer Relevo revealed today. The game is on track to debut in 2025.

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is a side-scrolling retro-style beat ’em up game. The title is taking inspiration from other experiences in the genre that released in the 80s and 90s.

Further details about the game can be found in the following overview:

Step into a world of pixelated carnage with Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a gory retro fighting beat ’em up packed with intense action, dark humor, and tons of fun! Inspired by the classic beat ’em up games of the 80s and 90s.

Become Art the Clown, the sinister and unpredictable villain from the Terrifier series, as you unleash chaos across a variety of locations. Each stage is a movie set where a film about Art is being produced, but you’re here to disrupt the show!

Key Features

• Gorgeous Pixel Art and Animation – The game captures the essence of the Terrifier films with bright, cartoonish pixel art and fluid animations that vividly depict the gruesome action.
• Multiplayer Mayhem – Team up with up to four players for a chaotic local co-op experience. Work together—or against each other—in various game modes.
• Bloody Arsenal of Weapons – From chainsaws to cleavers, pick up a variety of weapons to turn your enemies into bloody pulp.
• Diverse Stages and Boss Battles – Travel through multiple stages, each with different paths to explore and enemies to defeat. Prepare yourself for intense boss battles that will test your skills.
• Chiptune Soundtrack – Relive the golden age of gaming with a glorious chiptune soundtrack that perfectly complements the retro aesthetic.
• Over-the-Top Attacks and Finishers – Enjoy hilarious and gory attacks that make every fight as entertaining as it is brutal. The finishing moves are guaranteed to leave a gory delight impression!
• Multiple Game Modes – With six different game modes, whether you’re looking for a quick beat ’em up session or an extended challenge, there’s a mode that fits your style.

You can view the first trailer for Terrifier: The ARTcade Game below.

Announcement Trailer

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