By 2018, the developers had a massive roadmap planned, including new maps (like the spaceshift Grendel from Jason X ), new Jasons, and dedicated single-player challenges. Then, the legal system pulled the plug.
One player controlled an overpowered Jason with teleportation and sensing abilities. Up to seven counselors had to repair cars, fix phone lines to call the police, or pull off an incredibly complex, multi-step process to actually kill Jason. friday-the-13th-game
Here is the complete story of the game's rise, peak, and eventual demise. 🪵 1. The Origin: From "Summer Camp" to Crystal Lake By 2018, the developers had a massive roadmap
Sean S. Cunningham, the director of the original 1980 Friday the 13th film, saw the project and was so impressed that he approached the developers. He offered them the official Friday the 13th license for free. Up to seven counselors had to repair cars,
Rebranded as Friday the 13th: The Game , the team launched a Kickstarter campaign in late 2015. Horror fans went wild, and the game raised over $800,000 to bring Jason Voorhees back to life. 2. The Golden Era: Viral Success
An asymmetrical multiplayer game where one player controls an unstoppable killer and several others play as defenseless camp counselors trying to survive.
Because of the proximity voice chat and hilarious, terrifying organic moments, the game became a massive hit on YouTube and Twitch. It sold over 1.8 million copies in its first few months. ⚖️ 3. The Death Blow: The Lawsuit