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Is THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Rail-shooter fans who want a zombie-themed campaign
- Pairs looking for cooperative arcade shooting
- Players who enjoy branching routes and repeated boss challenges
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking free-roaming exploration rather than movement along a rail-shooter route
- Players wanting a broad role-playing progression system instead of focused shooting missions
- Solo players who specifically want a game built around multiplayer groups
Our take on THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake
The rail-shooter structure keeps movement tightly directed, but gives up free exploration and independent navigation. Branching levels and multiple modes add variation, while the main activity remains focused on shooting through creature encounters.
What is THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake?
This remake is a rail shooter set during an undead outbreak in a small city.
Players take the role of secret agent James or Gary alone, or play cooperatively while shooting through groups of hostile creatures. The Classic Campaign follows AMS agents investigating the source of the infestation and includes branching levels with multiple endings. Boss Mode focuses on defeating bosses quickly, while Training Mode provides several scenarios for practice before missions. The remake includes modern graphics, remastered music, and the classic soundtrack. Its gameplay remains faithful to the original game, with the story centered on uncovering the cause of the creature infestation.
How THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake plays
- 01Co-op Shooting
- Two players can work together while confronting the undead creatures.
- 02Branching Campaign
- The campaign includes different routes and multiple possible endings.
- 03Boss Mode
- A separate mode challenges players to defeat the game's bosses as quickly as possible.
- 04Training Mode
- Several training scenarios are available for practice before missions.
- 05Two Soundtracks
- Players can choose between remastered music and the classic soundtrack.
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THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake: platforms & release
Is THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake worth it?
It is worth it if: rail-shooter fans who want a zombie-themed campaign. Skip it if: players seeking free-roaming exploration rather than movement along a rail-shooter route.
Where can I download THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake on?
Windows only.
