Rocky Horror Picture Show 8-bit platformer in the works

The trailer itself contains a pixel-perfect depiction of Tim Curry’s Dr. Frank-N-Furter, who, according to the trailer, will “commit unspeakable acts against humanity.”

FreakZone Games, which was also worked on The Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and the Nintendo Switch port of Spark the Electric Jester 3 invited players to “experience Brad and Janet’s strange journey like never before” in the “wild and crazy” retro platformer.

“Leap left and dodge right in classic platforming action, accompanied by 8-bit chiptune renditions of iconic Rocky Horror songs.”

The game is scheduled to be released in October, but no definitive release date has been given. It will be playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, Steam and Nintendo Switch consoles.

There is currently no way to pre-order the game across platforms and there is currently no store page on the PC marketplace Steam.

The Rocky horror picture show had a huge impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The film’s queer themes – including a strong emphasis on sexual liberation and individuality – were one of the reasons it became such an enduring cult hit.