Stay away from that trap door, ‘cos there’s something down there
Screaming Villains, the small-scale studio that brought usNight Trap: 30th Anniversary Edition, has today launched its second remaster from the annals of terrible FMV video games.Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Edition,is available today on PS4 and PC.
Originally released byNight Trap-helmers Digital Pictures back in 1993,Double Switchisn’t a straight sequel, but remains an incredibly similar title. Players once again switch between CCTV cameras and activate a series of hidden traps, this time within the walls of an opulent apartment complex. Rumour states that ancient riches are hidden within the building, and so players must protect the occupants while capturing would-be thieves.
Double Switchattempts to have deeper gameplay thanNight Trap,which is admirable, but ultimately results in far less forgiving – and far more confusing – gameplay. A bigger budget brings in stars like Debbie Harry, Corey Haim and R. Lee Emery, as well as better production values in costuming and sets. But this is definitely a release for those bound to a ridiculous, retro-istic FMV obsession –sigh– such as myself.
As with Screaming Villains’ previousNight Trapremaster,Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Editionfeatures a selection of deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, and a selection of new HUDs and quality-of-life improvements.
Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Editionis available now on PS4 and PC.
