Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

Manos: The Hands of Fate Gets Dedicated iPhone Game This Week

“I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the master is away.”
This article is over 12 years old and may contain outdated information

If you’re a fan of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (and really, who isn’t), then these words are likely to be classic to you.  That’s because they resonate from Manos: The Hands of Fate, a 1966 stinker of a movie that was slaughtered on one of the sci-fi comedy series’ best episodes.  Now, while Rifftrax prepares to revisit the “classic” film in a live special August 16th (coming to theaters – visit www.rifftrax.com for more info), FreakZone games is currently working on an 8-bit-based side-scrolling platformer/action game based on the film.

Recommended Videos

Manos: The Hands of Fate will be releasing in the App Store this week, challenging players as they take on Manos and his evil forces (including the deadliest fireplace ever).

“It’s an epic celebration of nostalgic badness, presented as something good,” FreakZone wrote on its blog page. “Mike encounters a wild snake in the desert? Enemy snakes!  An unusually long, lingering shot of a fireplace?  LIVING FIREPLACE BOSS!”

Rifftrax is aware of the game’s presence as well.  “Weird, but even at 8-bit resolution, this game looks way, way better than the film!” said Mike Nelson, who also worked on MST 3K. “Can’t wait to ‘master’ the game.”

“It’s about time someone gave Torgo his own tiny airplane, and hopefully they retrofitted it for his huge knees,” says Bill Corbett, another member of the Rifftrax crew who used to work at Mystery Science Theater.  “An airborne, dogfightin’ Torgo can only be a good thing. I predict that this game will be bigger than Skyrim!”

You can check out the game’s trailer here, and enjoy all that Manos has to deliver later this week.  This one’s for Torgo!

 


Prima Games is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author