THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake
- April 7, 2022
- MegaPixel Studio
When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.
"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.
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay, especially enjoyable with friends during game nights.
- Nostalgic experience that brings back memories of classic arcade games.
- Gyro aiming is a decent alternative to traditional controls, allowing for a unique shooting experience.
- Controls are often unresponsive and suffer from significant drift, making gameplay frustrating.
- The game is relatively short, with a lack of depth in gameplay modes.
- Many players reported issues with the gyro aiming constantly misaligning, leading to a poor overall experience.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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, intertwining themes of love, loss, and redemption.”
“The story feels stale and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
“Despite the game's potential, the narrative fails to captivate, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
“The plot twists are predictable, making the overall experience feel tedious and unoriginal.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users have a neutral to positive view of the graphics, indicating they are satisfactory, though some express frustration with the controls.
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen title.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
Critic Reviews
The House of the Dead: Remake Review
The amount of money we’ve wasted feeding arcade machines to play The House of the Dead is obscene.
70%The House of the Dead Remake – Review
When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.
85%THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake Review
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is an absolute disservice to the light gun classic. From the pop in to the loading times to the broken control scheme, this re-release would make even Dr. Curien cower in fear.
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