House - Splatter
: These are primarily 2D side-scrolling beat 'em ups. The controls are often described as "stiff" or "sluggish," requiring precise timing rather than complex combos.
: This entry is widely considered the best of the original trilogy, introducing a non-linear mansion layout, a timer system, and multiple endings based on how quickly you save your family. The 2010 Reboot (Xbox 360 / PS3) Splatter House
The classic games follow Rick, a student who dons the mysterious "Terror Mask" to rescue his girlfriend, Jennifer, from a mansion filled with Lovecraftian horrors. : These are primarily 2D side-scrolling beat 'em ups