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March 2009
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A refreshing cult-horror movie twist on classic House of the Dead
A refreshing cult-horror movie twist on classic House of the Dead, great zombie types
Humour gets annoying fast, game gets laggy at times, limited replay value
Fans of House of the Dead and horrendously cheesy 70s horror flicks will definitely get a kick out of House of the Dead: Overkill, a flawed but tremendously fun shooter for the Wii. ...
Abstract: Eddie Millarion9.1 The classic SEGA series “House of the Dead” returns on the Nintendo Wii which throws a whole new spin to the franchise and gameplay. The game pays homage to the exploitation movies of the 70’s and more specifically, Robert Rodriguez...
Abstract: In a recent panel interview with noted gaming journalists N`Gai Croal and Stephen Totilo, Bethesda's Todd Howard compared the Wii to a "Teddy Ruxpin toy." Now, a game like Fallout 3, without a doubt, offers an amazing journey to undertake. However, someti...
You really have to play House of the Dead: Overkill, in some form or another. I’ll understand if the economic crisis has rendered you unwilling to buy a game you can finish before your scabs dry, or if you have some kind of innate grudge against having...
Abstract: Light-gun shooters have seen a bit of revival on the Wii, with the light gun being replaced by the Wii Remote pointer controls. Most have been met with middling reviews and tepid sales, with the notable exception of Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronic...
Bloody, gory, and obscene, Lots of fun, Zombie killing fun
Not for children or closed minded individuals, Dialogue can get old and be goofy
The House of the Dead: Overkill is a game like no other, it’s a totally F’d up gore-fest of blood and carnage, and that’s a good thing! Overkill is a game that most will enjoy playing, and it’s a game that many people will hate, in...
Abstract: The House of the Dead: Overkill is inappropriate for individuals under 17. From the racy striptease opening sequence to its profanely incestuous conclusion, this title fully embraces its mature themes--and is a fun, engaging, satisfying adventure/acti...
Abstract: What a pleasant surprise this version of House of the Dead is compared to the previous arcade versions. I’m sure last time I checked Quentin Tarantino was a movie director and not a game producer. It looks like Dusk till Dawn has been remade for your ...
Abstract: The House of the Dead titles are one of the few light gun shooters that have had a pretty successful run on home consoles when it comes to ports from their Arcade brothers, so it's nice to see a developer take a stab at making a console specific HotD t...
Abstract: What the eff is it about mother-effing zombies? We effing cant get enough of them as the endless effing stream of mother-effing zombie books, movies and games being churned out every effing year will attest. Hrm, I thought an entire review in Grindho...
