Remaking well-known games is cool, but there's something to be said for reviving cult classics as well. Forever Entertainment has dipped its toes in both ends, releasing the pretty good House of the Dead: Remake and promising Night Slashers: Remake later this year. Data East's Night Slashers might not be the most famous beat 'em up, but it's worth remembering. The remake will be even more memorable thanks to the addition of Liu Feilin, a guest character from a Data East fighting game called Fighter's History.
Feilin's description:
Liu Feilin, a renowned Chinese opera actress, is known for her exceptional talent. She entered the prestigious Great Grapple tournament, where she triumphed over the formidable opponent Karnov. This victory not only earned her international acclaim but also brought her back to Beijing as a celebrated figure.
Despite receiving numerous movie offers following her success, Feilin chose to focus on her passions and declined all invitations, stating she was not interested at the time. However, a year later, Feilin received another invitation to the Great Grapple tournament. This time, she decided to document the entire journey, starring in a film that chronicles her experiences in the competition.
This new character joins the three original heroes from the arcade game: Jake Hunter, Christopher Smith, and Hong Hua Zhao. It could be argued that Feilin's design resembles that of Hong Hua Zhao a little too closely, but it's still cool that the remake will feature an extra fighter. The remake will support 4-player local co-op, and now we know the roster of four.
Night Slashers and Fighter's History arcade screenshots via Antstream Arcade
The remake will feature:
- Expanded hero roster: Choose from a unique roster of heroes to assemble your team. Battle hordes of zombies as a team of up to four players.
- Enhanced Controls and Combat Mechanics: Take full control of your character with improved controls and combat mechanics. Execute combos, aerial attacks, and special moves, making the gameplay engaging and satisfying.
- Upgraded Visual Effects: From blood splatters to dynamic lighting, witness the horror unfold with updated visual effects that heighten the intensity of the gameplay.
- Sound and Music Perfection: Enjoy a high-quality haunting soundtrack. Choose between the classic OST to feed your nostalgia or the newly-arranged music for a modern-day experience.
- Character Selection Screen Overhaul: Try the revamped character selection screen showcasing the heroes in a more engaging and visually striking way.
Night Slashers: Remake is due sometime this year on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam. The original arcade was was recently delisted from Switch and Steam, but both Night Slashers and Fighter's History are still playable via Antstream Arcade, the classic game streaming software for Xbox, PC, and mobile.