The House of the Dead 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.
The House of the Dead 2: Remake is a faithful yet imperfect revival that captures much of what made the 1998 original so memorable, even IF it doesn’t quite recapture all of its magic. The updated visuals, extra modes, and familiar fast-paced action make for an enjoyable return to the series, though some small design tweaks, uneven pacing, and flatter...
The House of the Dead 2 Remake is a disappointing reinterpretation that fails — and badly — to capture the spirit of the original. While it retains the classic gameplay, it presents an inconsistent aesthetic and a level of polish inferior to Megapixel’s previous remakes. The company’s lack of investment and care results in generic graphics, stiff animations,...
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with The House of the Dead 2: Remake, I still question who wants this and why no one has ever decided to make a new light gun to enjoy these games. Using a controller for such precise movement feels clunky; but at least you can play with one hand. If you enjoyed the original back in the day, this is for you, but...
While the remake of the original The House of the Dead proved to be a fairly entertaining jaunt, this update of the sequel inexplicably comes off far worse. From horrible controls to poor visuals that are simply too dark at times, it's a big disappointment. Still, it's the only way to play this arcade classic on modern consoles, and it boasts some new...
The remake of The House of the Dead 2 continues Frontier’s excellent work in reviving the golden age for countless arcade and rail shooter fans.
