About this episode

The episode discusses the history and significance of Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti in the context of video game violence and its differences from the original arcade game.

It's time to rise from the dead and defeat the evil Pumpkin King, as we tackle the very first Splatterhouse title to ever appear on a home console, Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti! Learn about the history of violence in video games, including where the Splatterhouse series itself sits in that history, discover how Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti sets itself apart from the original arcade Splatterhouse title, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to play through this charming 8-bit parody of a much more mature themed arcade game, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

Topics covered

• video game history
• Splatterhouse series
• 8-bit games
• parody games
• home console gaming
• violence in video games

Keywords

• Splatterhouse
• Wanpaku Graffiti
• video game violence
• 8-bit parody
• home console
• arcade games
• Pumpkin King

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti, Splatterhouse, Splatterhouse series, arcade Splatterhouse

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