It’s time for a chilling return to the origins of survival horror with Clock Tower: Rewind.
WayForward, the team behind the Shantae series and River City Girls, has partnered with Limited Run Games to bring Clock Tower: Rewind to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
This remastered and enhanced version of the 1995 classic, previously only available in Japan, is now accessible to a global audience, offering a terrifying experience that will have you checking behind every corner for the dreaded Scissorman.
A Classic Reborn
Clock Tower: Rewind faithfully recreates the chilling atmosphere and suspenseful gameplay of the original game, while adding a host of modern enhancements and quality-of-life improvements.
As teenage orphan Jennifer Simpson, you must explore the haunting confines of the Barrows family manor, solve puzzles, and evade the relentless pursuit of the Scissorman, a murderous psychopath armed with a deadly pair of shears.
Choose Your Experience
Clock Tower: Rewind offers two distinct modes to cater to different preferences:
- Original Mode: Experience the game as it was originally released in 1995, with its classic visuals and challenging gameplay.
- Rewind Mode: Enjoy an enhanced experience with updated visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and additional content.
Features That Will Make You Scream (and Maybe Rewind)
- Survival Horror Gameplay: Run, hide, and utilize your wits to survive the Scissorman’s relentless pursuit.
- Atmospheric 2D Art: Immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere of the Barrows family manor with detailed pixel art and haunting sound effects.
- Multiple Endings: Discover different outcomes based on your choices and actions, adding to the game’s replayability.
- Randomised Elements: Experience a unique playthrough each time with randomized events and enemy encounters.
- New Features: Enjoy a new animated opening, motion comics with voice acting, and vocal theme songs performed by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and Emi Evans.
- Modern Inclusions: Utilise save states, a rewind function, and explore an art gallery, music player, and behind-the-scenes creator interview.
A Haunting Return to the Past
Clock Tower: Rewind will no doubt be seen as one of appeal for fans of classic survival horror and those who appreciate a good scare. A chilling atmosphere, challenging gameplay, and modern enhancements, mean this remastered edition is the perfect way to experience a landmark title in the horror genre.
Clock Tower: Rewind is available now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through the Xbox Store. You’ll also find it on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £16.74.
Can you survive the horrors of the Barrows family manor and escape the clutches of the Scissorman?
Clock Tower: Rewind Description
Turn back the clock for one of the pioneers of the survival-horror genre. Translated and released outside of Japan for the first time, Clock Tower: Rewind is a revival of the terror-inducing 16-bit classic that dares you to explore the haunting confines of the Barrows family manor. As teenage orphan Jennifer, you must search every disturbing corner to find items, reveal secrets, and discover ways to evade Scissorman, a murderous, unstoppable, shears-wielding psychopath. Play Original mode to experience Clock Tower as it was when initially released in 1995, or play Rewind mode with extra content and improvements. Additional features include a new animated intro, opening and ending vocal theme songs, motion comics, creator interview, art gallery, border artwork, save states, and a music player. The clock is ticking…can you survive?
