The Bagman is an upcoming 16-bit point-and-click survival horror game developed by indie studio BadTasty. The game features stealth elements, commandable NPCS, and an extreme amount of slasher gore. Time and events progress continually, meaning that any of your friends can die at any moment. Players can explore multiple paths throughout the game and experience various endings.
Story
For Eloise, it was supposed to be a normal babysitting job – free pizza, a sleeping baby, and a few friends sneaking in to keep her company through the night. However, what unfolded that evening would shock and horrify her. The baby wasn’t the only one asleep; something much older refused to rest.
Regarding their goals for the game, the developer said:
Growing up I always wanted more horror games to play on the megadrive. I saw The Clock tower for the SNES and wanted an experience like that on the Megadrive, PC and other consoles. Crafting the game for retro hardware has led to a really beautiful 16-bit pixel asthetic that we have leaned into.
Features
- A new 16-bit horror game for PC, Sega Megadrive/Genesis, and other consoles
- Inspired by 80s slasher horrors, survival horror games and point-and-click adventures. Think Day of the Tentacle meets Alien Isolation and Friday the 13th films
- An unfolding slasher-packed narrative with point-and-click gameplay infused with fast-paced stealth, action and gratuitous gore
- Events play out whether you are there or not. There’s plenty to see, miss and catch through on subsequent playthroughs
- Multiple different endings depending on your choices and who survives
- Issue commands to your friends, and hope they listen and hide
- Beautiful 16-bit pixel art
- New retro chip music inspired by classic horror films
- Run, hide, solve puzzles, or sacrifice your friends to escape
The Bagman is available to wishlist on Steam now. A demo is also available for you to try the game for yourself.
Be sure to check out the game’s official launch trailer below.
