Halloween: The Game, a new asymmetrical multiplayer game based on the Halloween film franchise, has been released by IIIFonic and published by Gun Interactive. The game puts players in the role of Michael Myers, the infamous killer from the films, as he stalks and hunts survivors in the fictional town of Haddonfield. The gameplay is modeled after popular asymmetrical horror games like Dead by Daylight, where one player takes on the role of a predator and others play as victims trying to survive. In the game, Michael Myers has abilities such as moving silently in the shadows, detecting nearby players, and disabling lights and vehicle batteries with a glance. Players can also unlock additional powers by leveling up and completing in-game challenges. The game includes a short story mode split into five chapters and a prologue that follows Michael's escape from a psychiatric facility and revisits key events from the original Halloween film. Survivors in the game can respawn as a police officer with a firearm after being killed, allowing them to continue playing with new objectives. However, this mechanic has been criticized for leading to long stretches of gameplay that feel uneventful. Survivors can also perform quick-time events (QTEs) to gain advantages for themselves or other survivors. Some players have reported bugs and glitches that allow survivors to become invincible while driving police cars, which can be frustrating for those playing as Michael Myers. The game has also faced criticism for its lack of engaging content, with many players spending time running through the empty town searching for tools and escape routes without much happening. While the game offers moments that could be enjoyable, such as environmental eliminations and using powers to hide in the shadows, some find the overall experience tedious and repetitive. Additionally, the game sometimes starts matches with only AI-controlled survivors, making it difficult to find human opponents.