While some of the sprites are great and there's a few fun ideas in Splatterhouse, it's kind of a letdown to play. Sure, it looks better than some other games from the late 80s, but its levels are monotonous in comparison to other beat-em-ups and platformers of the time. Some bosses like the Poltergeist are creative in concept, but most of them outstay their welcome. It succeeds as horror pastiche, but that's about it.