THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

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"THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake" is a modernized version of the 1997 classic rail-shooter game, featuring improved graphics, gyro aiming, and local 2-player multiplayer. With multiple endings, unlockable weapons, and a new game mode with hordes of enemies, this remake stays true to the original while offering new gameplay elements for modern gamers. Additional features include a photo mode, achievements, and a gallery of encountered enemies and bosses.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake screenshot

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic arcade experience, making it a fun choice for game nights with friends.
Gyro aiming is a decent alternative to traditional controls, and the game features unlockable weapons and multiple gameplay modes.
The updated graphics and co-op gameplay enhance the overall experience, providing enjoyable zombie-blasting action.

The controls are frustrating and often inaccurate, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
The game is very short, which may leave players wanting more content after completing it.
Performance issues, including lag and calibration problems, detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received generally positive feedback, with many noting significant enhancements that modernize the game while maintaining a charming, retro aesthetic. Users appreciate the gory visuals and the effective graphical upgrades, which complement the gameplay and new modes. Overall, the visuals contribute to an engaging experience, although some players feel the game lacks long-term replay value despite the improvements.
- “[gory, enhanced visuals, cool, new modes and extras, voice work has a schlocky, b-movie charm].”
- “[good stuff, great for gamers looking for rail shooters, gyro controls work very well, huge improvement in visuals, responsive and accessible controls, vast variety of game modes that keep it fresh].”
- “The HD graphics help update the game to the modern era while the addition of unlockable weapons, a horde mode, and multiple difficulties help to extend a rather short campaign.”
- “The HD graphics help update the game to the modern era while the addition of unlockable weapons, a horde mode, and multiple difficulties help to extend a rather short campaign, but still doesn’t offer much reason to continue playing after you’ve completed the game a few times.”
- “Not complaining much about the graphics, but the controls are... complete dookie!”
- “[updated graphics, unlockable weapons, multiple paths]”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for janky performance and clunky controls, particularly in default settings, which can detract from the overall experience. While players can achieve better performance through adjustments, issues persist, especially on handheld devices, leading to frustration and a lack of content that diminishes replayability. Overall, the technical shortcomings overshadow the nostalgic appeal of the gameplay.
- “The performance can be janky and the controls clunky on its default settings, but if you’re willing to put the time in to tweak them, you should get something you’re happier with.”
- “It brings added replayability with its difficulty, the scoring systems, and the new horde mode, but is held back by poor performance, frustrating controls, and a lack of new content.”
- “The House of the Dead: Remake can be an enjoyable return to the classic arcade rail shooter, but performance hiccups and frustrating controls are scarier enemies than the zombies themselves.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of The House of the Dead remake is praised for its entertaining co-op mode, simple controls, and effective gyro mechanics, making it an accessible revival of the classic arcade shooter. However, some players feel that the reload mechanic detracts from the experience, and there are concerns about insufficient content and performance issues relative to the price.
- “The House of the Dead remake is a revival of the classic arcade rail-shooter from the late 90s, featuring tons of improvements and new gameplay modes.”
- “Co-op gameplay is entertaining, with an excellent remake of a classic, simple and accessible controls, and the gyro controls work great.”
- “The reload mechanic cheapens the gameplay; there isn't enough content to justify the price.”
- “The reload mechanic cheapens the gameplay; the game doesn't look great and has performance issues.”
- “The reload mechanic cheapens the gameplay; not enough content to justify the price.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers commendable replayability through its faithful recreation of the original, various difficulty levels, scoring systems, and a new horde mode, although it suffers from performance issues and frustrating controls. Players find enjoyment in the core mechanics of aiming and shooting, as well as exploring diverse environments, contributing to decent replay value. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements that encourage replaying, some technical shortcomings may hinder the experience.
- “The game offers a commendable recreation of the first House of the Dead, with a good focus on replayability and bonus content.”
- “It brings added replayability with its difficulty, scoring systems, and the new horde mode.”
- “Aiming and shooting is still enjoyable at its core; going through the environments and fighting different kinds of monstrosities is a lot of fun, providing decent replay value.”
- “It brings added replayability with its difficulty, the scoring systems, and the new horde mode, but is held back by poor performance, frustrating controls, and a lack of new content.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story remains consistent with previous iterations, but players note that other elements of the game have undergone significant changes.
- “The story is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The character development is rich and immersive, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- “The narrative is beautifully crafted, weaving together themes of love, loss, and redemption.”
- “While the game and story haven't changed, everything else has!”
- “The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”