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Have You Played These ‘Evil Dead’ Video Games?
With Ash Vs. Evil Dead‘s second season premiering tonight, it got me thinking about all the Evil Dead video games. There weren’t a whole lot, mind you, but did you know they started way back in 1984? Hard to believe that the first film would get a game adaptation, but it’s true. To date, there are six Evil Dead games in total, some of which I’m sure you could find at a pawn shop or used game store, others you can get on your Android or iPhone, but the very first might be harder to find, especially considering the collector’s market. Let’s take a look at all of them, even though I can’t comment on the two Android and IOS games, because of I haven’t played them, but let’s start at the beginning
The Evil Dead (1984)
As I said earlier, it’s hard to believe the first Evil Dead film would get a video game adaptation. Of course now that’s pretty common place, but not for a low budget, gory horror film, but Palace Software took a look at the movie and turned it into a game for the Commodore 64. When I was in high school, I managed to pick up a Commodore 64 at a garage sale for $25 and The Evil Dead just so happened to be one of the games that it came with (along with about 50 other games, including Aliens and Friday the 13th). The game is about what you would expect. You play as Ash running around the cabin and shutting windows to keep the deadites out, but also killing any that got in. It was fun to see how long you could last, but outside that, I don’t remember much about it. I had fun, I can tell you that and it was a blast to play late at night with all the lights off and just hearing the old computer sounds, knowing I was playing The Evil Dead was a good enough thrill for me.
Evil Dead: Hail to the King (2000)
This is the one I’m sure most people are familiar with and played. It didn’t come out until 2000, late in Dreamcast’s and Playstation’s (now called the PS1) lifespan and took advantage of the series’ growing cult status and also the then popular Resident Evil style of game. The controls were horrid, graphics weren’t that great, but who cares? It’s Evil Dead! Not only was it fun to play as Ash, but his voice was recorded by Groovy Bruce Campbell himself! A smile would crack on my face every time he would say something. The story wasn’t too bad; Ash goes back to the cabin to face his demons, only to find out that it would be literally and halfway through the game, he was once again teleported back to the dark ages. There were finishing moves and upgrades, but since it was more of a survival horror game, you also had limited ammo and fuel for your chainsaw (which was a bummer), but it felt more in spirit with the first movie.
Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick (2003)
This entry and the next on the Playstation 2 and Xbox, however, stripped away the survival horror aspect and took notes out of Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness and focused more on the fun. VIS Entertainment did away with the limited chainsaw fuel and decided to let the player go nuts. Bruce Campbell returned again to voice Ash, who is telling the events via flashbacks of what happened after Evil Dead: Hail to the King. It’s basically a fetch game, meaning someone will tell you to retrieve an item, you go get it and bring it back. Rinse and repeat. Along the way, you encounter various deadites and bosses, so it wasn’t all bad. Plus, you have to once again love those one-liners.
Evil Dead: Regeneration (2005)
Oh boy, you now you’re in serious trouble when the subtitle to your franchise begins with the letter ‘R’. Regardless, it’s another Evil Dead game on the Playstation 2, Xbox and PC, this time placing Ash in a mental institution while someone reads the Necronomicon on live TV, thus opening a world of hell to everyone, so he escapes to stop it. Joining alongside Ash in this misadventure is a little deadite named Same, voiced by Ted Raimi. You would think that would be really cool and funny, but Sam spends his time making dead puns and Ash retorts with a murderous one-liner about how he would kill Sam. It wares thin pretty quick. This game is also difficult as hell and I’ve never beaten it, but perhaps I should give it a try again. This is also the last Evil Dead game that will appear on a console, which makes me sad.
Army of Darkness: Defense (2011)
From the subtitle alone, you can probably guess that this is a tower defense style game with an Army of Darkness theme to it, which is more than enough to satisfy fans of tower defense games who happen to love Evil Dead. Now, I can’t speak for myself because I have never played it, but it seems to have mixed reviews, although more seem in favor than most that don’t.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s0Al-LRSNQ
Evil Dead: The Game (2011)
Once again taking a cartoony look to the franchise, this one is a top down shooter, kinda like Loaded on the PS1 and Saturn or Dredd Vs. Zombies on Android and iOS. Evil Dead: The Game has Ash running through levels, like the cabin and the woods, running, gunning, hacking and slashing as well as rescuing some people. At least that’s what I can tell from the video. This one is only available on iOS, so I never had the chance to play it.
I should also mention that Ash appears as a non-playable character in Telltale Games’ Poker Night 2 and there is an unlockable Ash costume in Lollipop Chainsaw, but those aren’t official Evil Dead games. With a Friday the 13th game coming out on the next gen consoles and Steam (and being done right!), I remain hopeful that maybe we will get a new Evil Dead game. It’s been over ten years since we last saw one on a home console, so I think it’s about time.
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The Best Horror-Themed Casino Games
Horror-themed entertainment enjoys significant popularity, captivating audiences with movies, shows, games, and more that delve into the eerie and supernatural. This fascination extends into the world of gaming, particularly in the realm of slot games.
Several standout slot games have successfully incorporated horror themes, drawing inspiration from some of the genre’s most iconic films, to create immersive and thrilling gaming experiences year-round.
Alien
If you have been looking for an online mobile casino for your horror fix, perhaps the best game to start with is the 1979 sci-fi horror classic. Alien is the kind of movie that has transcended its genre and become a classic to the point that some people don’t immediately remember it as a horror movie.
In 2002, the movie was given official status: it was given an award by the Library of Congress as a historically, culturally, or aesthetically significant piece of media. For that reason, it only stands to reason that it would get its own slot title.
The slot game offers 15 pay lines while paying homage to many of the best original characters. On top of that, there are even little nods to many of the actions that happen throughout the film, making you feel right in the heart of the action. On top of that, the score is quite memorable, creating an immersive experience in one of the greatest movies ever.
Psycho
Arguably the one that started it all. Dedicated horror fans will no doubt reference this horror classic, which originated in 1960. Created by masterful director Alfred Hitchcock, the movie itself was actually based on a novel of the same name.
As all of the classics were, it was filmed in black and white and can be thought of as quite low-budget, especially compared to many blockbuster horror movies of today. That said, it might be the most memorable of the bunch and that led to the creation of a memorable slot title as well.
The game offers a whopping 25 pay lines, delivering heart-pumping excitement in much the same way that the movie does. It visually captures the look and feel of Psycho in every way, making you feel the suspense of Hitchcock’s creation.
The soundtrack and backdrop add to the chill factor as well. You can even see the most iconic sequence – the knife scene – as one of the symbols. There are plenty of callbacks to enjoy and this game will make even the most critical of Psycho lovers fall in love as they attempt to win big.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Fredy Kreuger is one of the most iconic characters in not only horror, but pop culture. The sweater, the hat, and the slashing claws are all trademarks. They come to life in this 1984 classic and the supernatural slasher feels immersive in this slot machine title.
In the movie, the story centers around teenagers who are haunted by the dead serial killer in their dreams. Here, you will have to attempt to win with Freddy haunting the background. He appears in all five reels, providing a win over 30 potential pay lines.
If you get lucky, Freddy can make you pay: up to 10,000x your bet. With huge jackpots, the most recognizable characters from the original film, and the feel of being right there on Elm Street, this is one of those games that you will come back to again and again much like the many sequels that followed.
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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”
Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.
Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.
The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”
Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.
Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.
It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.
Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”
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‘Terminator: Survivors’: Open World Survival Game Releases Trailer And Is Launching This Fall
This is a game that many gamers will be excited for. It was announced at the Nacon Connect 2024 Event that Terminator: Survivors will be launching early access for PC via Steam on October 24th of this year. It will launch fully on a later date for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Check out the trailer and more about the game below.
IGN states, “In this original story taking place after the first two Terminator films, you take control of a group of survivors of Judgment Day, in solo or co-op mode, faced with a multitude of lethal hazards in this post-apocalyptic world. But you’re not alone. Skynet’s machines will hound you relentlessly and rival human factions will fight for the same resources you desperately need.”
In related news to the Terminator world, Linda Hamilton stated “I’m done. I’m done. I have nothing more to say. The story’s been told, and it’s been done to death. Why anybody would relaunch it is a mystery to me.“ She claims she doesn’t want to play Sarah Connor anymore. You can check out more of what she said here.
An open-world game about surviving against Skynet’s machines sounds like an interesting and fun game. Are you excited about this announcement and trailer release from Nacon? Let us know in the comments below. Also, check out this behind-the-scenes clip from the game below.
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