What Illfonic's Halloween Defense Means for Horror Game Fans
The debate highlights how licensed horror games are fighting for identity in a genre dominated by Dead by Daylight, and Illfonic is betting that franchise-specific experiences can stand on their own.
The debate highlights how licensed horror games are fighting for identity in a genre dominated by Dead by Daylight, and Illfonic is betting that franchise-specific experiences can stand on their own.
Key points - Illfonic CCO Jared Gerritzen says comparing Halloween to Dead by Daylight is inherently flawed. - Gerritzen compared the two games to cricket versus baseball, calling them fundamentally different. - Illfonic previously made Friday the 13th, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space. - No Illfonic-published game has ever shut down, Gerritzen said. - Halloween: The Game is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Timeline - Over the past decade: Dead by Daylight becomes the long-running leader of the asymmetrical multiplayer horror genre. - Before Halloween: Illfonic releases Friday the 13th, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space. - Now: Halloween: The Game launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S as Illfonic's latest licensed horror title.
FAQ
Q: Is Halloween: The Game just a Dead by Daylight clone? A: Illfonic says no. The studio argues its game is built specifically around the Halloween franchise, not a general mix of horror characters.
Q: Has Illfonic shut down any of its games before? A: According to Jared Gerritzen, no Illfonic-published game has ever shut down. Friday the 13th closed due to a rights issue, but Illfonic didn't publish it.
Q: What platforms is Halloween: The Game on? A: It's out now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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