

Night Slashers: Remake
Storm Trident S.A. · 2024 · Beat 'em up, Side Scroller, 2D, Action-Adventure, 2D Fighter
PC
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About Night Slashers: Remake
Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors. Prepare to step into the shoes of the unlikely heroes, as they battle hordes of supernatural foes and terrifying monsters.
In Night Slashers, you're not just fighting for survival: you're battling to save the world from a supernatural apocalypse. Join the fight, experience the adrenaline, and embrace the horror. Your darkest nightmares await…
Night Slashers, a classic arcade game originally developed by DATA EAST in 1993, still stands as one of the best titles in the beat 'em up genre to this day! Gameplay consists of seven distinct stages, each subdivided into multiple sections. You can advance by navigating from left to right within each stage, combating waves of enemies to progress.
Attempting to proceed further without eliminating foes halts the screen’s scroll until all the threats are dealt with. Upon reaching the end of each level, a climactic showdown with a formidable boss awaits. Achieve victory over the boss to advance.
In Night Slashers, you're not just fighting for survival: you're battling to save the world from a supernatural apocalypse. Join the fight, experience the adrenaline, and embrace the horror. Your darkest nightmares await…
Night Slashers, a classic arcade game originally developed by DATA EAST in 1993, still stands as one of the best titles in the beat 'em up genre to this day! Gameplay consists of seven distinct stages, each subdivided into multiple sections. You can advance by navigating from left to right within each stage, combating waves of enemies to progress.
Attempting to proceed further without eliminating foes halts the screen’s scroll until all the threats are dealt with. Upon reaching the end of each level, a climactic showdown with a formidable boss awaits. Achieve victory over the boss to advance.
Features:
- Classic Beat 'Em Up Gameplay:Night Slashers: Remake stays true to its roots, offering classic side-scrolling beat 'em up action reminiscent of genre-defining games like Streets of Rage and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. Players will battle through multiple levels, including one secret stage, each culminating in a showdown with a powerful boss.
- Four Playable Characters: Choose from three unique characters from the classic version of the game, plus an additional character added in the remake!
- Local Multiplayer for Up to Four Players: You don’t have to face the restless hordes of the undead alone—team up with up to four players in local multiplayer mode, where each player controls a different character with an extensive set of moves.
- Advanced Combat Mechanics: Master a variety of combat options, including combos, jump attacks, grappling moves, and running strikes. Each character also has devastating special moves that can turn the tide of battle—at the cost of some of their own health.
- Spectacular Screen-Clearing Attacks: When the situation gets dire, unleash a powerful screen-clearing attack that decimates all enemies in sight. These attacks come with a significant health cost, but the carnage they unleash is well worth the sacrifice.
- Diverse and Horrifying Enemies: Face off against an army of the undead, including zombies, mutants, werewolves, and other nightmarish creatures. Each level is packed with terrifying foes and iconic horror-themed bosses like Dracula, mummies, golems, and Frankenstein's monster.
Night Slashers: Remake stands out with its grim, horror-infused world. The game features atmospheric music and cartoon-style gore that will delight fans of classic horror movies and games alike. - Additional Custom Modes: In the Remake version, you can set your own rules for the game beyond the classic difficulty levels. Time limits? Exploding corpses? It's all here. But are you brave (or crazy) enough to try it?
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I can read your moves like a book!12 found this helpful
Night Slashers: Remake pros: //fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on //good amount of action and special effects cons: //some difficult battles/boss battles //some overpowered enemies //could use more weapons and health items //sometimes too many enemies fill the screen and make it difficult to evade //blocking doesn't work until you have low health //power moves cost health //sometimes a bug prevents you from picking up weapons //sometimes your character gets stuck which forces you back to the start by menu //a lot of enemies have attacks that you cannot evade //good game Personal Suggested Purchase Price: $0.99 Or Less During Sale extra notes: //you are a hunter fighting evil monsters //fight through enemy monsters and take down their bosses and travel to the next evil hideout locations //well rendered and remade monsters and scenery to fill the updated remake //heroes have some nice distinctive looking power moves1 found this helpful
A Fun Modern Take on a Horror Beat ’Em Up Night Slashers Remake succeeds in bringing one of the most underrated arcade beat ’em ups to a new generation. The core gameplay is still incredibly fun, and the remake adds enough new features to keep both newcomers and longtime fans entertained. The 4-player co-op is easily one of the best additions. Fighting through hordes of monsters with four players is absolute chaos in the best way possible, making every stage feel more exciting and encouraging replayability. The updated soundtrack is another major highlight. The new arrangements give the game a fresh identity while still fitting the horror atmosphere perfectly. The music keeps the action moving and complements the remake’s modern presentation. I also really enjoyed the Custom Game options. Being able to tweak different gameplay settings adds a lot of replay value and lets you tailor the experience however you want, whether you’re looking for a casual run or something much more challenging. That said, the remake isn’t perfect. Some of the character animations feel a bit janky, especially during certain attacks and movement, making the game feel less polished than it could have b…1 found this helpful
Night Slashers: Remake is a bold attempt to resurrect a cult-classic arcade beat ’em up and reintroduce it to a modern audience without stripping away its outrageous personality. Developed by Storm Trident S.A. and published by Forever Entertainment S.A., this remake draws heavily from the 1993 original, preserving its horror-inspired identity while updating the presentation and structure for contemporary platforms. The result is a game that wears its arcade roots proudly, embracing excess, gore, and straightforward action rather than reinventing itself as a modern, system-heavy brawler. From the moment the action begins, the game makes its intentions clear. Night Slashers: Remake is unapologetically old-school in its design philosophy, built around side-scrolling combat where progression is locked behind clearing waves of enemies. The screen fills with undead creatures, mutants, and grotesque monstrosities, all demanding constant movement, crowd control, and aggressive offense. This relentless pacing mirrors the arcade experience it originates from, creating a sense of pressure that pushes players to stay engaged and reactive rather than cautious or tactical. The game rarely give…1 found this helpful
Overal I liked it. This game was essentially Castlevania meets a Beat Em Up. And has some of the same characters....and more...essentially. My reviews typically contain spoilers so just a heads up. This team of Hero'Xs or Team-X consist of two males and two females. The game starts with the line of "The world has been overun by zombies, mutants...and monsters. So these four team up and try to do something about it. The blonde haired dude Jake would essentially be Simon Belmont. The other dude would be Trevor Belmont. One of the females would be Sonja Belmont. The characters have a basic attack, a jump attack, another special attack and a power move. I wasn't sure what exactly governed the power moves. I saw nothing on screen that depleted after they used it. I assume they were charge or time based then. Time to recharge or a limited amount of times per spawn. Jake's voice lines and tone were cheesy in an 80s cartoon kind of way. I am thinking of Lion-o on the Thundercats "I must fix the mega condensor!!" OR since we are talking about Data East here and Beat Em ups, one of the most notable of all from Captain America and the Avengers when you were allowed …
NETURAL. Night Slashers: Remake is a perfect example why Steam needs to have a "netural" review. This game isn't bad, it's just not all that great. If it is on sale, grab it. It'll keep you interested for 30 - 60 minutes. Don't buy this game at full price. It is not worth the expense.
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