Evil Dead: Hail to the King Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Horror

Evil Dead: Hail to the King

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SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreHorror
DeveloperHeavy Iron Studios
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Evil Dead: Hail to the King is a horror game released for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Heavy Iron Studios and published by THQ.

Among the 13 Dreamcast horror games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

Evil Dead: Hail to the King is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to be spooked
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Evil Dead: Hail to the King is like

Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.

Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.

Evil Dead: Hail to the King gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Evil Dead: Hail to the King walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Evil Dead: Hail to the King FAQ

Who made Evil Dead: Hail to the King?

It was developed by Heavy Iron Studios and published by THQ.

Is Evil Dead: Hail to the King multiplayer?

No. Evil Dead: Hail to the King is a single-player game.

How long does Evil Dead: Hail to the King take to play?

As a horror game, Evil Dead: Hail to the King typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Evil Dead: Hail to the King on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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