Nintendo Switch continues to prove itself as the place to be in 2018 as The Vanir Project's nightmarish platformer Nightmare Boy gets a handheld release date. Best of all, you'll be able to spook up a storm in less than a fortnite with the monster mash hitting the Switch eShop on 16th January.
This Spanish-made indie takes that well-worn Metroidvania template (because, let's be honest, you're not a cool 2D platformer these days if you don't have open-ended level design) and sprinkles in a horror-inspired nightmare setting, giant bosses and a consequence-based system that sees the gameworld drastically transformed by NPCs and their actions.
So if you're in the mood for a scary romp in 2D, you'll be able to download Nightmare Boy from 16th Jan with a £8.99/$8.99 price tag. Suitably spooked by this Spanish indie? Share your horror stories below...
[source twitter.com]
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Someone mentioned this in another article.
Oof, that is not a flattering screenshot.
The headline made me think; are there any 2D games that actually scared you? I can't think of any myself. When I was a boy I remember enjoying Friday the 13th on the NES but I don't think it ever really frightened me.
Good price, but I’ll pass.
@JHDK Detention could be the game. It's a 2D survival horror/RPG/point & click. It received some brilliant reviews when it released on PS4/PC earlier this year and it's on its way to Switch soon.
https://youtu.be/NgcfWUJ62XI
Not sure what to make of this one, it looks bizarre. It's had some good reviews, some average ones and a couple of bad ones. It does seem like it's trying to be something different anyway. I'll keep an open mind and see how the Switch version reviews.
Monster not really in your pocket. Switch is a bit too big for most pockets.
@JHDK parts of metroid fusion on the GBA creeped the hell out of me
@OorWullie Monster Party on the NES definitely creeped me out
@JHDK Maniac mansion still scares me.
@JHDK I was probably in kindergarten or first grade at the time but that evil sun that comes down and chases you in Super Mario Bros. 3 scared the bejeezus out of me. I wouldn't even be in the same room as someone playing that level after that!
Saw some footage recently, it didn't look that hot.
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