Rick Taylor
The protagonist, who battles through haunted environments to rescue Jennifer.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Rick and select directions |
|---|---|
Down | Crouch |
A | Punch |
B | Jump |
C | Kick |
Control notes
Genesis button assignments follow the standard game configuration.
How it plays
How does Splatterhouse 2 play?
The player views Rick from the side and advances through a sequence of linear stages filled with monsters, traps, and environmental hazards. The objective is to reach the end of each stage and defeat its boss.
Rick can walk, crouch, jump, punch, kick, and use weapons found during a stage. Progress depends on learning enemy timing, managing positioning, and preserving health until the boss encounter. There is a single-player campaign rather than a separate multiplayer mode.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Splatterhouse 2?
Study enemy patterns instead of rushing into groups. Crouching and jumping can help avoid attacks from enemies with different heights or ranges.
Save health for boss encounters whenever possible. Use stage weapons quickly when they provide a safer way to control crowds, and learn each boss's attack rhythm before committing to repeated strikes.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
The Terror Mask
A supernatural mask that empowers Rick and remains central to the series' horror premise.
Jennifer
Rick's beloved, whose rescue drives the story.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Treat unfamiliar enemies as pattern-learning encounters rather than trading hits.
- 2
Keep space around Rick so jumps and attacks are not blocked by multiple enemies.
- 3
Use weapons when available, but do not rely on them after they disappear.
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