Rocky Horror Show Gets The Retro Gaming ‘Time Warp’ Treatment For Its 50th Anniversary
News Overview
The musical classic, Rocky Horror Show, is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary with an innovative retro gaming release. Fans can relive the show’s magic through chip-tune tracks and side-scrolling gameplay.
- Platforming: The game features platformer elements similar to Castlevania.
- Digital Release: Available for Nintendo Switch at £7.09 and Steam at £7.65 as of writing.
- Developers: Metal X Entertainment, Bit Bot Media & FreakZone Games collaborated on this project.
Developer Insights
Sam Beddoes from FreakZone Games explains: ‘It was an honor to adapt the legendary musical into a video game. Now both new fans and veterans can enjoy a fun take on the story and music in crunchy 8-bit goodness.’
FreakZone Games’ producer, Joshua Viola, says, ‘For those familiar with Rocky Horror, they’ll get to relive it in a fresh, exciting way. For newcomers, it’s an unforgettable introduction to a cult classic, delivered with a twist only a video game can provide.’
Success Expectations
With 50 years of following behind the musical and Bit Bot Media’s successful Kickstarter campaigns, this project is expected to achieve similar success.
Are you ready to do the Time Warp again?