Clock Tower fans got a surprise earlier today with the announcement that WayForward and Limited Run Games will be bringing the cult Survival Horror classic to a new generation in early 2024. An enhanced “Port+” version of the Super Famicom version of Clock Tower is currently in development for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
Not counting the PS1 version (which in itself was enhanced from the Super Famicom version), this marks the first time that the original Clock Tower will be officially be translated and released in North America and Europe. Using Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine, this new edition of Clock Tower will maintain the gameplay, graphics, and sound of the original version, but will also add modern features and enhancements.
These enhancements include a new vocal theme song performed by Mary McGlynn (of Silent Hill fame), a new animated opening, motion-comic cutscenes before and after the game, a bonus art gallery, border artwork, save states, multiple language options, and more.
Along with a digital release in North America and Europe by WayForward, Clock Tower will also be getting a physical version on select platforms by Limited Run Games. Details on this remaster, along with information on the physical preorder window, will be announced at a later date.
For those unfamiliar with Clock Tower (as we’re well acquainted with it), the original game was developed and published by Human Entertainment for the Super Famicom back in 1995. The story follows orphan Jennifer Simpson, who shortly after being adopted by the Barrows family, finds herself trapped in the Barrows Mansion, and stalked by a killer known as Scissorman. Jennifer must explore the Barrows Mansion to find a way to escape while evading Scissorman.
Thanks to Gematsu for the info.
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