| Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti | |
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| Developer(s) | Now Production |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Year released | 1989 |
| System(s) | NES |
| Series | Splatterhouse |
| Genre(s) | Action |
|---|---|
| Modes | Single player |
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (スプラッターハウス わんぱくグラフィティ? "Wanpaku" means "Naughty") is the second game to be released in the Splatterhouse series. Unlike the other games in the series, Wanpaku Graffiti was released only on the Family Computer and is a Japanese exclusive. It is also the first Splatterhouse game to be released for a home console. The game itself differs from the other Splatterhouse games, in that its characters are "super deformed". It also takes a comical approach to its presentation, parodying horror movies and by incorporating other pop-culture references related with the genre into itself. There are numerous references to horror movies such as Alien, The Exorcist, Jaws, and Friday the 13th.
Unlike the other Splatterhouse games, Wanpaku Graffiti focuses more on platforming elements than Beat 'em up gameplay. Instead of using punches and kicks, Rick wields an axe and can pick up a shotgun with limited ammo during certain levels. This game also features an experience point system. By defeating a certain number of enemies, Rick's health bar grows. The number of enemies needed is seen at the top of the screen. New to the series is the password system, which allows players to enter stages through four digit numbers.
While playing through the seven stages, there are two entrances that can lead players to secret areas. If the player successfully clears these secret areas, they are awarded with a crystal ball. If the player manages to collect both crystal balls, they are presented with an extended ending which suggests that Wanpaku Graffiti is a prequel to the original game.
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Title screen
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Game screen
Story[edit]
Wanpaku Graffiti opens as Jennifer weeps over Rick's grave. Lightning strikes, hitting the grave and reviving Rick, who has been wearing a mask. Lightning strikes again, hitting the grave next to Rick's and revives the Pumpkin King, the game's main antagonist. The Pumpkin King kidnaps Jennifer and Rick must go save her.