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Summary

Splatter House - Wanpaku Graffiti flips the grim tone of its predecessor into a cartoonish romp, swapping blood‑soaked corridors for bright, super‑deformed characters that still move with the series’ trademark speed. The game leans heavily into platforming, giving Rick an axe as his default weapon and a limited‑ammo shotgun for those occasional shoot‑outs, while a simple experience system lets his health bar grow as you rack up kills—an odd but satisfying nod to RPG mechanics. A four‑digit password system lets you jump between stages, a rarity for NES titles at the time and a welcome shortcut for modern players. Critics have praised its cheeky parody of horror tropes and its surprisingly crisp graphics, noting that the game’s goofy aesthetic actually highlights the tight controls and fast‑paced action. Though it stayed Japan‑only until a 2020 retro collection brought it to the West, the title remains a quirky, underrated gem in the Splatterhouse lineage.

Storyline

Wanpaku Graffiti opens with Jennifer mourning at Rick’s grave when a bolt of lightning strikes, reviving Rick—who is wearing a mask—and simultaneously resurrecting the Pumpkin King, the game’s main antagonist. The Pumpkin King kidnaps Jennifer, prompting Rick to chase him through a series of levels populated by super‑deformed monster parodies.

After battling his way to the Pumpkin King’s office, Rick defeats the villain, only to discover that the entire adventure was actually a movie set. A director congratulates Rick on his performance, Rick removes his mask, and the crew departs, but the mask suddenly comes to life, hinting that all is not as it seems.

Collecting both crystal balls unlocks an extended epilogue: one shows Rick and Jennifer peacefully together on a hill, while the other depicts a storm‑y night at West Mansion, suggesting an uncertain future and possibly positioning Wanpaku Graffiti as a prequel to the original title.