Late last month, I shared that Undaunted Games was breathing new life into the 2018 asymmetrical horror game “Last Year,” relaunching it as “Forest Hills: The Last Year” in the summer of 2024. On Thursday, the game studio announced it would collaborate with legendary indie horror film producer Troma Entertainment to create new in-game content.
The studio behind iconic cult classic horror films, including “The Toxic Avenger,” “Class of Nuke’ Em High,” and “Tromeo and Juliet,” will be working with Undaunted Games to add a themed map, Displaced, environmental objects, and a special Fiend inspired by Troma Entertainment Films. The partnership will also include new classes, including one where players can turn into the heroic Toxie from “The Toxic Avenger.”
“Troma is one of the most iconic names in horror, and we’re honored to be able to bring their surreal cast of characters into Forest Hills: The Last Year,” said Mark Waterworth, Creative Director. “In expanding Forest Hills, we have a lot of real estate to bring in crossovers from across the horror universe – and maybe even beyond. We have plenty of future partnerships coming down the line that we can’t wait to share, so stay tuned!”
“Toxie and I could not be more excited to be partnering with Undaunted Games as they expand the fan-favorite ‘Last Year’ universe with ‘Forest Hill: The Last Year,'” said Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment & Creator of the Toxic Avenger. “Undaunted Games embodies the commitment to independent art and renegade spirit that’s been Troma’s Passion and smoked meat for half a century. We can’t wait to see what kind of poutine this young (but mighty) company makes with Toxie and his friends. Alors, let’s play!”
Fans will get their first look at the Troma-themed items and Fiends coming to the game with a sneak peek during the PAX East gaming convention, taking place March 21 – 24 in Boston, MA. On top of sharing more information about their partnership with Troma Entertainment, Undaunted Games will unveil a new cemetery-themed map and their latest Fiend, the Warlock. The new magic-themed killer uses shadow and flame magic to destroy unsuspecting Displaced. PAX East attendees can explore the new map and test their survival skills against the Wizard by playing the new demo. Fans can learn more about “Forest Hills: The Last Year” by visiting the Undaunted Games team at PAX East in Boston from March 22 to 24 at booth 13085 in the Exhibitors Hall.
In “Forest Hills: The Last Year,” players fight for their lives in a fast-paced 5v1 asymmetric horror. Players will take on the role of the Displaced, a group of survivors from the town of Forest Hills, or step into the shoes of the Fiend, a supernaturally attuned killer. Displaced must work to collect resources and escape, while Fiends hunt down their victims to kill them before they can get away.
“Forest Hills: The Last Year” will be available on PC this summer and can be wishlisted on Steam now.
