It's not every day that a cult classic horror film from the late 80s gets a video game adaptation, but that's precisely the thrill that awaited attendees at the Gamescom convention in Cologne, Germany.
The electrifying revelation was that the 1988 cult classic horror film, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, was on its path to becoming a multiplayer horror game. And not just any adaptation, but one helmed by the renowned IllFonic, in partnership with TeraVision Games.
Killer Klowns, though originally slated for publishing by Good Shepherd Entertainment, is switching hands. The IllFonic team, known for their expertise in asymmetrical multiplayer games, has stepped up to the challenge, taking on the co-development and publishing responsibilities.
Initially, some raised their eyebrows at the notion of turning Killer Klowns into a video game. After all, it isn't that every horror film that lends itself easily to an interactive experience. However, any doubts were put to rest when the game's concept was unveiled. With a 3 vs 7 asymmetrical survival horror setting, it's akin to well-known titles such as Friday the 13th: The Game and Dead by Daylight. A playground for horror aficionados, to say the least.
With IllFonic at the helm, there's reason to feel excited. Its portfolio is full of similar games, with titles like Predator: Hunting Grounds, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, and the aforementioned Friday the 13th: The Game under their belt. The acquisition of Killer Klowns aligns perfectly with their forte.
