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In a pixel-art slasher set in Happyhills, play a killer, detective, and avenging father through stealth, clues, puzzles, and combat.
Released 03 Apr 2025
Play Three Perspectives
Investigate Crime Scenes
Hide from Detection
He is back. Once again take control of mass serial killer John Wade. Six years later, the infamous Pale Grin resurrects from the grave to terrorize the broken town of Happyhills. This time he has more on his mind than simple killing.
Developed by Copperbolt · Published by Copperbolt
Six years after the events that shook Happyhills, John Wade returns as the Pale Grin. Detective Bryan Pawalski pursues him, while Mr. Carpenter joins the conflict seeking revenge for his daughter. The story shifts between these three characters without revealing how their paths cross.
Play through 20 levels in a side-scrolling, retro horror adventure that mixes exploration, action, and puzzles. Hide to avoid detection, investigate crime scenes and search for clues as the detective, or take on action-focused encounters as Mr. Carpenter with his sawn-off shotgun.
As John, find weapons and decide how to approach enemies; the game offers different ways to complete encounters and varied kill scenarios. Mr. Carpenter's levels also include choices to spare or kill certain people, while quick-time events and other level-specific mechanics add variety.
Many supplied reviews praise the continuation of the story, especially its twists and the way the three playable perspectives reveal different sides of events. Players also frequently enjoy the retro slasher presentation, inventive kill scenes, and added gameplay variety. Some reviewers found the story uneven or preferred the first game, and the short runtime is a recurring reservation.
He is back. Once again take control of mass serial killer John Wade. Six years later, the infamous Pale Grin resurrects from the grave to terrorize the broken town of Happyhills. This time he has more on his mind than simple killing.
Not only John, but also the motivated detective, Bryan Pawalski, is back in action. Determined to take down John Wade once and for all. Next to Bryan, another assailant joins the fray: Mr Carpenter. This man is set out on a warpath to take revenge on the death of his beloved daughter Madison.
Who will live and who will die?
Play through this stylish retro 80s game as none other than THE John Wade, Detective Pawalski and Mr Carpenter. Each character has a different playstyle to mix up the gameplay.
The game features:
20 different levels with each an unique approach as how to complete it.
A mysterious and gripping storyline.
Puzzle solving like no other. Determine how to eliminate every foe in your path.
No kill is the same, every victim leaves the land of the living in a unique way.
Find creative murder weapons.
Put your detective skills to the test to locate important clues and get one step closer to John Wade.
Action packed levels as Mr Carpenter, loaded with a trusty sawn-off shotgun. Breach doors en make choices as to spare or kill a victim.
Discover new and creative parts of Happyhills, a slaughterhouse or the police department for example.
Tons of references to famous horror movies.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
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