Product Description

Two fan-favourite titles from the popular THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD series are being compiled into one grisly, action-packed horror shooter for the Wii. Both THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD II and III, which collectively have sold over 500K units, will feature the original arcade experience, complete with branching storylines, over six ghoul-filled game modes and bonus content. Gamers will re-live their glory days in the arcades and now with the new rapid-fi re Wii Zapper, mowing down packs of clawing, biting undead is even more satisfying!

• Fan-favourite shooter gameplay: The game takes full advantage of the unique controls of the Wii Zapper.
• Co-op gameplay: Two players can work together to destroy the undead in several game modes.
• Vibrant arcade graphics: THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD II & III RETURN will retain the rich arcade graphics fans love.
• Tutorial videos: Using gameplay footage, the development team will teach you special tricks from beginners through to advanced players.
• The hit HOUSE OF THE DEAD franchise comes to the Wii for the first time with extra content.
• One of the first titles to be released utilising the Wii Zapper.
  
  

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #511 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sega
• Released on: 2008-03-28
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Platform: Nintendo Wii
• Dimensions: 7.48" h x .79" w x 5.51" l, .22 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Two fan-favourite titles from the popular THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD series are being compiled into one grisly, action-packed horror shooter for the Wii. Both THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD II and III, which collectively have sold over 500K units, will feature the original arcade experience, complete with branching storylines, over six ghoul-filled game modes and bonus content. Gamers will re-live their glory days in the arcades and now with the new rapid-fi re Wii Zapper, mowing down packs of clawing, biting undead is even more satisfying!

Customer Reviews

Why not The House of the Dead Trilogy???
Thankfully, developers are beginning to realise that the Wii is perfect for light gun games. The House of the Dead series is one of the greatest in the genre, and the Wii conversion retains everything that made these games so special in the arcades.
Graphically, nothing has been updated, so Part 3 obviously looks better than Part 2. A few modes have been bundled in, such as Boss mode and a few tutorials, unlockable extras etc. But Arcade mode really is where its at.

There are branching paths throughout each stage, which usually depend on whether a civilian is rescued or killed. This provides amazing replayability. On a similar note, those worried that unlimited credits would ruin the game need not worry. There is a set number of credits when played for the first time, and every failed attempt to complete either game, increases the number of credits available or the players maximum health. This helps prevent sticking points, especially boss battles, or dying at exactly the same point again and again. Admittedly, the feature has been lifted from the PlayStation versions of Time Crisis, but a great addition regardless.
The co-op mode is also great fun and just like the arcade, player 2 can jump into the action at any time during play.

The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return is incredibly nostalgic for those who played it, and still a fantastic light gun game for those who havent.
But would it have been too much to include the original House of the Dead as well? The House of the Dead Trilogy would have sounded much better too! But a small gripe with an otherwise brilliant package.

The old ones still have it.
Okay, I know the graphics on this are dated (particularly HOTD2), and I know neither game is exactly cutting edge. The only arcade games i've ever played in the arcade properly and really enjoyed are drivers (Ridge Racer et al)and shooters like Time Crisis and House of the Dead. The Playstation port of Time Crisis was immaculate but I can't get my old light gun to work on a modern telly.

The design of the Wii is perfect for this sort of game and the conversions are perfect. The game is perfectly playable with just the standard Wii remote hand held, and the accuracy is spot on. Anyone who's played a badly calibrated arcade machine of House of the Dead and wasted several quid before realising that the light gun won't hit half of the screen will particularly appreciate this.

While this sort of game will never engage your brain, a good shoot em up is just so much fun, particularly if you play in two player mode.

Finally -' a leave your brain at the door and everyone elses on the pavement' type game.
This is the first game that has re-enforced my decison to purchase this console over the other two machines. The wii design lends itself perfectly to the arcade emulation of the 10 minute 'no brainer blast em up' and this is realised no where better than with HotD 2/3. O.K so the graphics on 2 are dated, but the mechanics are superb with instant reaction to the wii remote in reloading and in its pin point accuracy via a calibration option. Whereas in Umbrella Chronicles I felt like I was handling a pea shooter, here, the wii remote feels like a 'weapon' with appropriate sound effects whether in the pistol of 2 or the shotgun in 3. My only gripe is the lack of credits - in the arcade it was always another £ in the machine, but here when you're dead you're dead. The options are cool as well - ranging from the level of gore to whether you prefer your zombie blood to be green or red. I thought Ghost Squad was the definitive shooter for nintendo's latest but feel this game adds longevity to the mix and offers that 'just one more go' feel that left me skint in the arcades. Maybe its a generational thing but I like my games to be a mix of mayhem, fun and mindless shell pumping action. If you liked Virtual Cop, Time Crisis and the ilk, take a look at this. Hats of the Sega for reminding us that no one does arcade action better.