The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return

Infobox VG
title = The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return


developer = Sega
publisher = Sega
producer =
designer =
series = "The House of the Dead"
engine =
released = vgrelease|NA=March 11, 2008vgrelease|JP=March 19, 2008|AUS=March 27, 2008vgrelease|EU=March 28, 2008
genre = Rail shooter
modes = Single-player, multiplayer
ratings = vgratings|CERO=D|ESRB=Mature|PEGI=16+|BBFC=15
platforms = Wii
media = Wii Optical Disc
requirements =
input = Wii Remote, Wii Zapper

"The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return" is a compilation and re-release of "The House of the Dead 2" and "III" for Wii. It is compatible with the Wii Zapper peripheral.

Gameplay

"The House of the Dead 3" includes a new unlockable 'extreme' game mode, with tougher enemies and a smaller blast radius on the shotgun. In addition, weapons can now be used as a melee attack to block enemy blows. The melee attack requires the player to reload after each use. [Matt Casamassina, " [http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/855/855432p1.html House of the Dead's Extreme Mode: "2 & 3 Return" includes a Wii-exclusive melee-style addition. Details, screens and trailer here] ," "IGN" (February 27, 2008).] X-Play stated that the ports are officially taken from the PC versions. [Matt Keil, " [http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1747/House_of_the_Dead_2__3_Return.html G4 - X-Play - Review for The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return] ," "G4TV X-Play".]

Reception

*Game Informer - 7.5/10
*Nintendo Power awarded the game 7/10. They stated that the lack of extras was disappointing, but the game was praised and they felt that the price seemed quite reasonable.
*IGN gave the game 6/10. They praised the IR functionality, saying it is one of the Wii's best, and the flawless port of "The House of the Dead 2", but stated that "The House of the Dead 3" suffers from some technical issues and criticized the lack of extras, stating that the price seems almost too high; however, they did state that the games are still great and fun to play and recommended the game to diehard fans and anyone wanting a great lightgun game.
*X-Play - 3/5
*NGamer - 79%
*Sniper Shot Reviews - 5.5

ee also

*List of light gun games

References

External links

* [http://www.sega.com/games/game_temp.php?game=hod23&lid=gp_hod23&lpos=hp_gamelist Official Website (US)]
* [http://hod.sega.jp/ Official Website (JAPAN)]