The House of the Dead 2: Remake is set to arrive this spring for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Steam and GOG. The exciting news was announced by publisher Forever Entertainment and developer MegaPixel Studio, along with the first trailer and screenshots.
Game info
The House of the Dead 2: Remake revisits the second chapter of the popular rail-shooter series. Players take on the role of AMS agents James Taylor or Gary Stewart, or team up in cooperative mode, to battle hordes of undead monsters.
Set in February 2000, a small city falls under attack by hostile creatures. The agents must uncover the cause of the infestation while battling their way through dangerous enemies, reminiscent of the 1998 Curien Mansion incident.
Key features
The remake offers a mix of nostalgia and modern improvements, including:
- Remastered music, with the option to switch to the classic soundtrack.
- Updated graphics designed for today’s platforms.
- Gameplay that stays true to the original experience.
- Cooperative multiplayer mode.
- Multiple endings and branching levels add replayability.
Game modes
The House of the Dead 2: Remake includes three main game modes:
- Classic campaign: Follow the main story as James and Gary investigate the city and battle the undead.
- Boss mode: Face off against the game’s bosses and defeat them as quickly as possible.
- Training mode: Practise your skills with a variety of training scenarios to prepare for the campaign.
Mature content warning
The game features scenes of violence, including the use of weapons to kill genetically modified zombies. There are also dark themes, such as a suicide motif.
Release details
The House of the Dead 2: Remake is expected to launch this spring, though the exact release date is yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more updates from Forever Entertainment and MegaPixel Studio.
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