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Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti
	Japanese box art
Developer(s)	Now Production
Publisher(s)	Namco
Designer(s)	Taiji Nagayama; Bishibashi Haro
Programmer(s)	Nobuyuki Shinohara; Myt Juso
Artist(s)	Taiji Nagayaam; Juncha; Baguchan; Hidebou
Composer(s)	Anna Puruna; Masakatsu Maekawa
Series	Splatterhouse
Platform(s)	Family Computer
Release	JP: July 31, 1989;
Genre(s)	Beat 'em up, platform
Mode(s)	Single player

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Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti^[a] is an action platform video game developed by Now Production and published by Namco for the Family Computer in 1989. Wanpaku Graffiti was originally released only in Japan, although it saw a localized Western release in 2020 as part of the Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 compilation. It is the second game to be released in the Splatterhouse video game series. It is also the first Splatterhouse game to be released for a home console.

The game is a parody of the arcade game Splatterhouse. It takes a comical approach to its presentation, having "super deformed” characters, parodying horror movies and by incorporating other pop-culture references related with the genre into itself.^[1]

Gameplay

Unlike the other Splatterhouse games, Wanpaku Graffiti focuses more on platforming elements than beat 'em up gameplay.^[1] Instead of using punches and kicks, Rick wields an axe and can pick up a shotgun with limited ammo during certain levels. This game also features an experience point system. By defeating a certain number of enemies, Rick's health bar grows. The number of enemies needed is seen at the top of the screen. New to the series is the password system, which allows players to enter stages through four digit numbers.

If both of the crystal orbs are collected during the game, a shot at the end with Rick and Jennifer approaching the West Mansion like in the original Splatterhouse will be revealed. The ending would suggest that Rick was possibly dreaming all the events of this game when he is seen on the hill with Jennifer. The dream may have been a warning about what was going to happen in the West Mansion in the next game.

Plot

Wanpaku Graffiti opens as Jennifer weeps over Rick's grave. Lightning strikes, hitting the grave and reviving Rick, who has been wearing a mask. Lightning strikes again, hitting the grave next to Rick's and revives the Pumpkin King, the game's main antagonist. The Pumpkin King kidnaps Jennifer and Rick must go save her.

After fighting through several levels of super deformed monster parodies, Rick finds himself in the office of the Pumpkin King. Upon defeating him, it is revealed to the player that the whole game was merely a movie. A director congratulates Rick on his fine acting, Rick removes his mask, and they leave. Once everyone has left, the mask comes to life, revealing it is not what it seems. If the two crystal balls are collected, there is an extended epilogue. One crystal ball contains a picture of Rick lying on top a hill with Jennifer, stating that they live happily ever after. The second crystal ball has a glimpse of Rick looking uncertain as Jennifer excitedly approaches what appears to be West Mansion during a storm, ominously stating that they will face a crisis. This may imply that Wanpaku Graffiti was intended to be a prequel to the original game.^[1]

Reception

JC Fletcher of Joystiq.com reviewed the game in the "Virtually Overlooked" column, devoted to games that should appear on the Wii's Virtual Console. Fletcher praised the game's graphics and parody elements, writing "Splatterhouse wasn't the most deadly serious game, but it was bloody enough to be shocking...How would you follow up a game like that?" Fletcher went on to say that "parody remakes" are missed in the video game industry.^[2] Overall, critics of the game have deemed its graphics, control, and parody nature Wanpaku Graffiti's strongest aspects.^[1]^[2]

Notes

^ Japanese: スプラッターハウスわんぱくグラフィティ, Hepburn: Supurattāhausu: Wanpaku Gurafiti, "Splatterhouse: Naughty Graffiti"

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Rob Strangman (2007). "Splatterhouse at Hardcore Gaming 101". Archived from the original on 2017-07-16. Retrieved 2009-03-13.
^ ^a ^b JC Fletcher (2007). "Virtually Overlooked: Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti". Retrieved 2009-12-07.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

External links

Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti at MobyGames

[1] Japanese: スプラッターハウスわんぱくグラフィティ, Hepburn: Supurattāhausu: Wanpaku Gurafiti, "Splatterhouse: Naughty Graffiti"

[rob-2] Rob Strangman (2007). "Splatterhouse at Hardcore Gaming 101". Archived from the original on 2017-07-16. Retrieved 2009-03-13.

[jc-3] JC Fletcher (2007). "Virtually Overlooked: Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti". Retrieved 2009-12-07.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

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-|title= Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti
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+| title = Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti
+| image = Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti.jpg
-|caption= Cover art
+| caption = Japanese box art
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+| designer = Taiji Nagayama<br />Bishibashi Haro
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+| programmer = Nobuyuki Shinohara<br />Myt Juso
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+| artist = Taiji Nagayaam<br />Juncha<br />Baguchan<br />Hidebou
-|modes= [[Single-player video game|Single player]]
+| composer = Anna Puruna<br />Masakatsu Maekawa
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-{{nihongo|'''''Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti'''''|スプラッターハウス わんぱくグラフィティ||lit. "Splatterhouse: Naughty Graffiti"}}<ref name="west">{{cite web |url=http://splatterhouse.kontek.net/index.html |title=West Mansion: The Splatterhouse Home Page|accessdate=2009-12-07 |author=Rob|year=}}</ref> was the second game to be released in the ''[[Splatterhouse]]'' [[video game]] series. Unlike the other games in the series, ''Wanpaku Graffiti'' was released only on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Family Computer]] and is Japanese exclusive. It is also the first ''Splatterhouse'' game to be released for a home console.
+{{nihongo foot|'''''Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti'''''|スプラッターハウス わんぱくグラフィティ|''Supurattāhausu: Wanpaku Gurafiti''|"Splatterhouse: Naughty Graffiti"|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is an [[Action game|action]] [[Platform game|platform]] [[video game]] developed by [[Now Production]] and published by [[Namco]] for the [[Family Computer]] in 1989. ''Wanpaku Graffiti'' was originally released only in Japan, although it saw a localized Western release in 2020 as part of the [[Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1]] compilation. It is the second game to be released in the ''[[Splatterhouse]]'' [[video game]] series. It is also the first ''Splatterhouse'' game to be released for a home console.
-The game itself differs from the other ''Splatterhouse'' games, in that its characters are "[[super deformed]]". It also takes a comical approach to its presentation, parodying horror movies and by incorporating other pop-culture references related with the genre into itself.<ref name="rob">{{cite web |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/splatterhouse/splatterhouse.htm |title= Splatterhouse at Hardcore Gaming 101|accessdate=2009-03-13 |author=Rob Strangman |year=2007}}</ref>
+The game is a parody of the arcade game ''[[Splatterhouse]]''. It takes a comical approach to its presentation, having "[[super deformed]]” characters, parodying horror movies and by incorporating other pop-culture references related with the genre into itself.<ref name="rob">{{cite web |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/splatterhouse/splatterhouse.htm |title=Splatterhouse at Hardcore Gaming 101 |accessdate=2009-03-13 |author=Rob Strangman |year=2007 |archive-date=2017-07-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716214657/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/splatterhouse/splatterhouse.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
-==Plot==
-''Wanpaku Graffiti'' opens as Jennifer weeps over Rick's grave. Lightning strikes, hitting the grave and reviving Rick, who has been wearing a mask. Lightning strikes again, hitting the grave next to Rick's and revives the Pumpkin King, the game's main [[antagonist]]. The Pumpkin King kidnaps Jennifer and Rick must go save her.
-After fighting through several levels of super deformed monster parodies, Rick finds himself in the office of the Pumpkin King. Upon defeating him, it is revealed to the player that the whole game was merely a movie. A director congratulates on his fine acting, Rick removes his mask, and they leave. Once everyone has left, the mask comes to life, revealing it is not what it seems. If the two crystal balls are collected, there is an extended epilogue. One crystal ball contains a picture of Rick lying on top a hill with Jennifer, stating that they live happily ever after. The second crystal ball has a glimpse of Rick looking uncertain as Jennifer excitedly approaches what appears to be West Mansion during a storm, omniously stating that they will face a crisis. This may imply that ''Wanpaku Graffiti'' was intended to be a [[prequel]] to the original game.<ref name="rob"/>
 ==Gameplay==
+[[File:Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti gameplay.png|thumb|left|Rick faces the boss of the first level, a [[Michael Jackson]] inspired vampire.<ref name="rob"/>]]
-Unlike the other ''Splatterhouse'' games, ''Wanpaku Graffiti'' focuses more on [[Platform game|platforming]] elements than [[Beat 'em up]] gameplay.<ref name="rob"/> Instead of using punches and kicks, Rick wields an axe and can pick up a shotgun with limited ammo during certain levels. This game also features an [[experience point]] system. By defeating a certain number of enemies, Rick's health bar grows. The number of enemies needed is seen at the top of the screen. New to the series is the [[Password (video games)|password]] system, which allows players to enter stages through four digit numbers.
+Unlike the other ''Splatterhouse'' games, ''Wanpaku Graffiti'' focuses more on [[Platform game|platforming]] elements than [[beat 'em up]] gameplay.<ref name="rob"/> Instead of using punches and kicks, Rick wields an axe and can pick up a shotgun with limited ammo during certain levels. This game also features an [[experience point]] system. By defeating a certain number of enemies, Rick's health bar grows. The number of enemies needed is seen at the top of the screen. New to the series is the [[Password (video games)|password]] system, which allows players to enter stages through four digit numbers.
 If both of the crystal orbs are collected during the game, a shot at the end with Rick and Jennifer approaching the West Mansion like in the original ''Splatterhouse'' will be revealed. The ending would suggest that Rick was possibly dreaming all the events of this game when he is seen on the hill with Jennifer. The dream may have been a warning about what was going to happen in the West Mansion in the next game.
+==Plot==
+''Wanpaku Graffiti'' opens as Jennifer weeps over Rick's grave. Lightning strikes, hitting the grave and reviving Rick, who has been wearing a mask. Lightning strikes again, hitting the grave next to Rick's and revives the Pumpkin King, the game's main [[antagonist]]. The Pumpkin King kidnaps Jennifer and Rick must go save her.
+After fighting through several levels of super deformed monster parodies, Rick finds himself in the office of the Pumpkin King. Upon defeating him, it is revealed to the player that the whole game was merely a movie. A director congratulates Rick on his fine acting, Rick removes his mask, and they leave. Once everyone has left, the mask comes to life, revealing it is not what it seems. If the two crystal balls are collected, there is an extended epilogue. One crystal ball contains a picture of Rick lying on top a hill with Jennifer, stating that they live happily ever after. The second crystal ball has a glimpse of Rick looking uncertain as Jennifer excitedly approaches what appears to be West Mansion during a storm, ominously stating that they will face a crisis. This may imply that ''Wanpaku Graffiti'' was intended to be a [[prequel]] to the original game.<ref name="rob"/>
 ==Reception==
+JC Fletcher of [[Joystiq.com]] reviewed the game in the "Virtually Overlooked" column, devoted to games that should appear on the [[Wii|Wii's]] [[Virtual Console]]. Fletcher praised the game's graphics and parody elements, writing "Splatterhouse wasn't the most deadly serious game, but it was bloody enough to be shocking...How would you follow up a game like that?" Fletcher went on to say that "parody remakes" are missed in the video game industry.<ref name="jc">{{cite web |url=http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2007/09/27/virtually-overlooked-splatterhouse-wanpaku-graffiti/ |title=Virtually Overlooked: Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti |accessdate=2009-12-07 |author=JC Fletcher |year=2007 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Overall, critics of the game have deemed its graphics, control, and parody nature ''Wanpaku Graffiti's'' strongest aspects.<ref name="rob"/><ref name="jc"/>
-[[File:Wanpaku-2.png|thumb|Rick faces the boss of the first level, a [[Michael Jackson]] inspired vampire.<ref name="rob"/>]]
-JC Fletcher of [[Joystiq.com]] reviewed the game in the "Virutally Overlooked" column, devoted to games that should appear on the [[Wii|Wii's]] [[Virtual Console]]. Fletcher praised the game's graphics and parody elements, writing "Splatterhouse wasn't the most deadly serious game, but it was bloody enough to be shocking...How would you follow up a game like that?" Fletcher went on to say that "parody remakes" are missed in the video game industry.<ref name="jc">{{cite web |url=http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2007/09/27/virtually-overlooked-splatterhouse-wanpaku-graffiti/ |title= Virtually Overlooked: Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti|accessdate=2009-12-07 |author=JC Fletcher |year=2007}}</ref> Overall, critics of the game have deemed its graphics, control, and parody nature ''Wanpaku Graffiti's'' strongest aspects.<ref name="rob"/><ref name="jc"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nesplayer.com/reviews/splatterhouser.htm |title= NES Player: Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti|accessdate=2009-12-07 |author=Jason Hogan |year=2007}}</ref>
+==Notes==
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 ==References==
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-*[http://www.defunctgames.com/review/1036/splatterhouse-wanpaku-graffiti Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti] at [[DefunctGames]]
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