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'''''Splatterworld''''' (スプラッターワールド) is | '''''Splatterworld''''' (スプラッターワールド) is an unreleased role-playing game that was going to be published by [[Namcot]] and planned to release for the [[Family Computer]] on March 19, 1993 in Japan. It is a sequel to the previously released [[Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti]]. It is unknown who developed this game. The reason for the cancellation was likely due to declining sales of Famicom software with focus shifting towards the [[Super Famicom]]. Supposedly Namco did not receive enough orders to justify the release of this game. The game's existence would not be known until May 30, 2024 when a Famicom researcher discovered footage of the game on a promotional VHS tape. An ex-Namco was contacted by the researcher inquiring about the game, however they only had vague memories about watching or test-playing the game.<ref>''https://famicoms.net/blog-entry-4254.html'', 未発見!? 幻の発売中止ファミコンRPG『スプラッターワールド』のPVが発掘される!!（動画有）,「スプラッターワールド」</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:30, 25 June 2024
スプラッターワールド
JapanSplatterworld (スプラッターワールド) is an unreleased role-playing game that was going to be published by Namcot and planned to release for the Family Computer on March 19, 1993 in Japan. It is a sequel to the previously released Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti. It is unknown who developed this game. The reason for the cancellation was likely due to declining sales of Famicom software with focus shifting towards the Super Famicom. Supposedly Namco did not receive enough orders to justify the release of this game. The game's existence would not be known until May 30, 2024 when a Famicom researcher discovered footage of the game on a promotional VHS tape. An ex-Namco was contacted by the researcher inquiring about the game, however they only had vague memories about watching or test-playing the game.[1]
Gameplay
Not much is known about the gameplay of Splatterworld. The combat in this role-playing game features a mechanic called Chanelling had a party member summon previously defeated enemies to possess them in order to perform a special attack. Defeated enemies could also revive during the combat and any party member that was defeated would be in a zombified state.[2]
Gallery
The title screen for Splatter World.
Screenshot of the overworld.
Screenshot of the combat.
A screenshot of the promotional video featuring information for Splatterworld.
Cover artwork for Splatterworld.
Character artwork for Splatterworld.
References
- ↑ https://famicoms.net/blog-entry-4254.html, 未発見!? 幻の発売中止ファミコンRPG『スプラッターワールド』のPVが発掘される!!（動画有）,「スプラッターワールド」
- ↑ https://cohost.org/gosokkyu/post/6196156-splatter-world-unre, SPLATTER WORLD (unreleased, uncatalogued Famicom RPG) promotional VHS footage, @gosokkyu
