Graveyard Dude is a new NES puzzle title published by Mega Cat Studios and is now available to purchase. While the news is exciting, and just in time for the Halloween season, carts are limited to 200 copies so those interested need to get in quickly. Those wanting to try before they buy can download a demo for use on emulators. The game centres on Henry, a cemetery guardian who wakes up to discover his beloved graveyard is in disarray. It’s up to him to fix the chaos and return the graveyard to its original state. 

The game is a top-down puzzler that requires players to move blocks around to solve each level and has some interesting mechanics. Navigate the graveyard strategically, returning disinterred coffins to their final resting spots. Beware of loitering spirits that block your way; dispel them with magic charms to proceed. Race against the clock to clean up the apocalyptic mess and earn visual rewards for your swift efforts. Players will need to collect keys and skulls to unveil new areas and uncover the graveyard’s secrets. Henry also has a unique rewind ability to reverse your moves and correct any missteps.

The game was developed by the late Rani “Timekey” Baker, a fixture in the retrogaming and rom-hacking communities. Mega Cat Studios will be donating all the profits from sales of Graveyard Dude to Rani’s family.