Afraid of clowns? Imagine how even more frightful it would be if they came from outer space. Inspired by the 1988 cult horror classic film, Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is set to be released in early 2023 on PC through Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
In the game, murderous alien Klowns have arrived in the quiet town of Crescent Cove and the locals must now work together to fight back and survive the ongoing invasion. Players get to team up with either Klowns or humans and choose from different character classes.
Key features of the game include:
- Send in the Klowns
- Take on the role of the iconic Killer Klowns.
- Form a team of three players and use outlandish abilities and zany weapons while hunting humans.
- Plan your very own alien invasion and harvest the citizens of Crescent Cove.
- Protect Humanity
- Fight back as a team of seven citizens of Crescent Cove.
- Choose a class, explore the city for valuable loot and weapons, and avoid getting captured by Klowns.
- Try to survive or better yet sabotage the alien invasion.
- Welcome to the Town
- Crescent Cove is a sprawling arena that allows for unique 3v7 fights between Klowns and humans.
- There are various locations, randomly-generated map layouts, and a multitude of tactical opportunities for both teams.
- Evolving the Horror
- Experience the unique approach to hide-and-seek gameplay.
- Enjoy the customization and respawn systems.
- Complete dynamic objectives leading to multiple match results.
Bringing the Nightmare to Life
Helping make the game a reality is the visionary game designer and Friday the 13th: The Game Executive Director Randy Greenback. In a statement, he revealed that it was a bucket list item to work on the next chapter of an iconic film like Killer Klowns. He added that he's excited for everyone to see what the game has to offer.
To make this latest iteration of a cult favorite both authentic and innovative, the film’s original composer John Massari was brought in to create the score.
Talking about the game, The Chiodo Brothers, the original creators of Killer Klowns who also served as the game's executive producers, shared that they are thrilled to see the sheer passion shown by the teams at Good Shepherd Entertainment and Teravision when it came to the world of Killer Klowns. They added that fans are sure to be excited once they step into the shoes of these Klowns for the very first time.
Ready to face the Klowns?
