Platformer ‘Super 80s World’ is Out on iOS Thursday, and Features Plenty of 80s Horror Tributes
Quite a few games are inspired by the 1980s, bursting with neon, synthwave, and nods to the pop culture of that decade, but few incorporate the horror movies of the time beyond a cursory glance. Not so for the incoming iOS platformer Super 80s World, which features a not just the odd homage, but also a whole level and boss based on 80s horror!
The retro-inspired side-scroller sees you collecting VHS and cassette tapes of popular 80s movies (including horror classics Friday The 13th, The Thing and Basket Case) games (such as the one true 80s horror game, E.T.) and music in a bid to save the decade. You can see an older trailer below that highlights the horror stage. There are clear nods in the enemy design to Hellraiser, Gremlins, and A Nightmare on Elm Street among others.
The game features a synthwave soundtrack naturally, with music from Vincenzo Salvia, Arcade Summer, O S C, ‘80s Stallone, Oceanside ’85 & Ultraboss, We are Magonia and Dan Camaro (who is also the game’s protagonist).
You’ll be able to download Super 80’s World on iOS platforms on April 18 for $3.99.
