Overview

Released by Exidy, Incorporated, this game is a distinctive entry in the arcade game history due to its controversial content. Set in a haunted environment, the game tasks players with torturing various characters in gruesome ways.

Gameplay

The gameplay involves using a light gun to shoot various inanimate and living objects on the screen. Players progress by successfully completing torture sequences, which escalate in difficulty and grotesqueness.

Historical Significance

Widely recognized for its controversial and violent nature, this game has been the subject of much debate regarding video game violence. While it did not achieve significant commercial success, it remains a topic of discussion among arcade enthusiasts and historians for its unapologetic approach to horror and cruelty.

Development and Reception

Developed at a time when arcades were experimenting with edgier content, the game’s developers pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable, leading to mixed reactions from the public and media. Despite its limited reach, it influenced discussions around censorship and content regulation in the video game industry.