As someone who grew up in the heart of England during the 90s, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgic excitement at the prospect of these games embracing the spooky spirit of Halloween.
During the fall season, from September to November, much of North America is busy preparing for Halloween. This typically involves adorning homes with spider webs, spirits, and other eerie decorations. It also means enjoying frightening films and participating in thrilling games.
2024 saw a relatively small number of horror games come out that garnered much attention or were widely enjoyed by fans. Standout titles such as “Alone in the Dark” and “Crow Country” are worth playing during the Halloween season. Additionally, it would be interesting to see some non-horror games receive thematic updates for Halloween. Focusing on releases for the Nintendo Switch, let’s explore some options:
7 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Give Zelda More Adventures Into The Rifts
Title release for “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom” has occurred recently. To keep the gaming community engaged beyond the initial launch, Nintendo might consider introducing a spooky update around Halloween or mid-October without prior announcement (shadow drop).
In this game, Zelda is central to exploring mysterious portals leading to various regions. It appears that Nintendo could capitalize on these settings by introducing a character from the Zelda series or perhaps another franchise like Mario, such as a ghost or ghoul, for an exciting crossover appearance. This could be a delightful surprise, possibly including an extra reward or even a complete dungeon.
6 Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
Luigi’s Fight Isn’t Over Yet
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is the spooky-themed Nintendo Switch game that they launched this year. Now, you can play all three Luigi’s Mansion games on your console, and interestingly, this one was previously exclusive to the 3DS. What made it stand out was its feature where players could explore a variety of themed mansions scattered across a small region.
An additional downloadable content (DLC) could introduce a new haunted mansion to the game. This would be a delightful way to honor the series and maybe even collaborate with another Nintendo Switch release from this year, such as “Mario vs Donkey Kong.” In this scenario, Donkey Kong might summon spectral skeleton robots to chase after Luigi.
5 Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Bring Back A Capcom “Horror” Classic
Capcom is renowned for crafting three iconic horror series, such as Resident Evil, Onimusha, and Dino Crisis. Intriguingly, they could introduce a game with elements of horror into the mix, possibly as a complimentary, free update to their Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. This collection primarily features fighting games, except for The Punisher, which is a unique brawler that has yet to be included in a major console compilation.
A timeless fighting game yet to make an appearance in any collection is none other than “Alien vs. Predator”. Although it was constructed within the Capcom Home Arcade plug-and-play unit back in 2019, it’s been a while since its ’90s debut. While it may not be scary in the traditional sense, a horror-themed update could certainly delight fans as a thrilling Halloween special.
4 Pizza Tower
Time To Make A Pumpkin Pie
Initially launched on Steam in 2023, “Pizza Tower” garnered positive attention from PC enthusiasts. As a tribute to the long-absent “Wario Land” series by Nintendo, it was warmly received. The game follows the story of a chef on a quest to capture an elusive, ghostly pizza that slipped away from him.
2024 saw Pizza Tower making its debut on the Nintendo Switch, and that alone was exciting! But imagine if a fresh event were introduced within the tower, centered around a slice of pumpkin pie. Keeping in line with the game’s quirky nature, all other enemies could be themed around pies. This would certainly fit with the zany antics this platformer is known for!
3 The Plucky Squire
Jumping Into Horror Books
“The Spirited Squire
Easily spotting another storybook in peril on the shelf, Jot leaped into it. Many timeless Halloween tales from collections such as Little Critter, Charlie Brown, and The Berenstain Bears may stir nostalgia among ’90s kids. If The Plucky Squire could pay tribute to a classic children’s book like these examples, it would surely be a joyful adventure.
2 Thank Goodness You’re Here
An English Halloween
Delighted to see you here! This 2D game, much like a storybook, captivates with its charming visuals. It’s an adventure game where you engage in puzzle-solving within a quaint Northern English town. The atmosphere is distinctly British and reminiscent of popular children’s cartoons such as SpongeBob SquarePants and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack.
As I delve deeper into this virtual world, it seems plausible that this lively town will stir back to life just in time for the chilling embrace of Halloween. In my gaming adventure, I could assist the local stores in preparing for the eerie festivities by partaking in spooktacular mini-games, or even guide the little trick-or-treaters on their quest for sweets and treats.
1 Unicorn Overlord
Giving New Life To One Of 2024’s Earliest RPG Hits
Earlier this March, the game titled “Unicorn Overlord” was launched, proving to be an immense success for Vanillaware, a renowned RPG developer who often collaborates with Atlus. They are recognized for creating captivating action RPGs such as “Dragon’s Crown” and “Odin Sphere”. The game, “Unicorn Overlord”, featured a tactical combat system along with semi-open world exploration and visually appealing graphics that ran smoothly even on the relatively older Nintendo Switch.
In March, the game received positive reviews, but as year-end discussions arise, it can be challenging for fans and critics to remember earlier games. DLC (Downloadable Content) can rekindle interest in both new and old games. For instance, a Halloween DLC could breathe fresh life into the game Unicorn Overlord, even though it’s unclear exactly how they might do this, given the vast number of nations and areas within the game. It’s possible that Vanillaware could introduce a haunted island for a mini-campaign or similar features.
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2024-09-29 02:34