Indie game publisher Hound Picked Games recently announced that the retro-inspired horror game Sunshine Manor is currently scheduled to release on 6 October for PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Developed by Fossil Games, Sunshine Manor is inspired by 80s horror movies and features a throwback pixel art visual aesthetic.

Here’s the official breakdown of Sunshine Manor, followed by the console release trailer:

Welcome to Sunshine Manor, a spine-chilling retro horror adventure!

Ada is a reluctant adventurer who accepts the challenge to spend a night in the infamous haunted Sunshine Manor and encounters ghosts, demons and other blood-soaked horrors along with quirky characters, unique challenges and a cute but eerie atmosphere.

Travel between the mortal and demon realms, outwit the evil Shadow Man, and solve devious puzzles while exploring the mansion. Enjoy stunning hand-drawn pixel art graphics and an 80s-inspired soundtrack that combine perfectly to create a hauntingly thrilling experience.

Uncover the mansion’s dark secrets and step into a captivating journey that blends horror, comedy and a sprinkling of retro charm.

Game Features – The Scare Factor!

• An original 1hr 22m atmospheric soundtrack written exclusively for the game
• Sinister outrageously weird story that builds to the events of the infamous Camp Sunshine massacre!
• Beautiful hand-drawn 8-bit-esque pixel art in the retro mould
• Inspired by classic horror movies of the 1980s and beyond
• 6 to 8 hours of gameplay
• Deviously devised linear story to constantly uncover secrets and build understanding of the Sunshine Universe and Sunshine Manor
• French, German, Spanish, Russian & Japanese language localization

Sunshine Manor is planned to release for PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox and Nintendo Switch on Friday, 6 October. It is already available on Steam PC.

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