“Dammit, Janet!”: Check Out Exclusive Images From ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Video Game
Richard O’Brien’s iconic musical The Rocky Horror Show is being reimagined as a retro video game, just in time for the 50th anniversary of the 1973 stage production. The sidescroller adaptation features 8-bit graphics and chiptune renditions of the beloved classic songs, including the fan-favorite “Time Warp.”
The Rocky Horror Show video game faithfully recreates scenes and dialogue from the original stage play, allowing players to step into the shoes of Brad, Janet, and Dr. Scott. Each level is designed to capture the essence of the original sets in a nostalgic 8-bit format. The gameplay combines platforming and light combat elements, such as picking up and throwing objects at enemies and other experiments from Dr. Frank N Furter’s laboratory.
“As a longtime fan of The Rocky Horror Show, it was an honor to adapt the legendary musical into a video game,” says designer Sam Beddoes. “Now both new fans and veterans can enjoy a whole new take on the story and music in crunchy 8-bit goodness.”
We have a few exclusive images from the newly released game to give you a taste of that “crunchy 8-bit goodness”!
Check them out below:
“The Rocky Horror Show is a unique experience that transcends traditional entertainment, and we wanted to bring that magic to gamers—whether they’re already fans of the IP or discovering it for the first time,” says producer Joshua Viola. “For those familiar with Rocky Horror, they’ll get to relive it in a fresh, exciting way. For newcomers, it’s an unforgettable introduction to a cult classic, delivered with a twist only a video game can provide. But beyond all that, it’s simply a blast to play. At its core, it’s a true platformer, and we’ve made sure the gameplay is every bit as engaging as the musical itself.”
The Rocky Horror Show video game was designed and developed by Sam Beddoes of FreakZone Games and produced by Joshua Viola and Klayton (Celldweller) of Metal X Entertainment/Bit Bot Media. The Rocky Horror Show video game will be released by FreakZone Games (Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Spectacular Sparky) and Metal X Entertainment, a division of Bit Bot Media.
This also marks Bit Bot Media’s first video game release, whose Kickstarter campaign for The Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise graphic novel has raised more than 1.3 million dollars and is currently the fifth most funded graphic novel and comic book project of all time on Kickstarter.
The Rocky Horror Show video game is out now on all major consoles and Steam. It’s set to come to mobile platforms at a later date.
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