Halloween (1983)
Genres:Arcade
Themes:Action, Horror
Game modes:Single player
Story:A homicidal maniac has escaped from a mental institution. On Halloween night, the killer returns to his home town to wreak havoc! You are babysitting for a family in a large, two story house. Somehow the vengeful murderer has gotten inside! Can you protect the children and yourself from the fury of his knife?Show more
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