Didn't know that The House of the Dead has more than 2 games but I like it anyway.
a fine installment but pales compared to 2.
A fine installment in the series a Xbox console exclusive for a while, using a shotgun feels amazing and the new setting is fun. The gore is even more gorier and the humour is toned down, but it's still fun classic Sega light gun action. But now on a Xbox.
So boss.
def a downgrade from 1 and 2 in most ways, but I still had a solid amount of fun with it. Whereas the first two games have lots of encounters with 1-4 zombies of various different types in various different scenerios, this game likes to just throw zombies all over you in huge waves. The auto-reloading and large shotgun shot radius means that it doesn't get overwhelming to blast through the increased enemy count, but it does make the game feel less carefully balanced. The biggest core gameplay change is how the levels aren't dynamic anymore, where now you just get to choose which order you play the middle 3 levels in. The visuals are a bit grittier, the soundtrack is much more dramatic, and the plot takes itself a bit more seriously. Definitely a bit of a departure from the more goofy shenanigans of the first two games. It's definitely still a house of the dead game, I just found it rather bland compared to its predecessors.
shoutouts to the PS move controller for working surprisingly well here though, it was easier to calibrate accurately than even the wii zapper.
shoutouts to the PS move controller for working surprisingly well here though, it was easier to calibrate accurately than even the wii zapper.
When thinking about the overall structure of this game, it's considerably weaker than HOTD2 or HOTD4.
But wielding the arcade machine's shotgun and pumping it to reload is such an incredibly satisfying feeling that I will not give the game less than 4 stars, fuck you.
But wielding the arcade machine's shotgun and pumping it to reload is such an incredibly satisfying feeling that I will not give the game less than 4 stars, fuck you.
So I played through this with a friend in couch co-op on the Wii with the Wii Zappers immediately after running through House of the Dead 2 and, while I still had a great time with it, it was an obvious downgrade in most regards. The gunplay wasn't quite as satisfying and the bosses weren't nearly as good, however, I still ended up enjoying my time with it. It's worth a play for sure, it's just not quite as good as the game it's following up.
less distinctive aesthetically than the prior 2 but looks nice and i love the shotgun. the boss who just runs kinda sucks but is an improvement over the 2 level 4 boss and the final boss is a comical difficulty spike but enjoyable to fight. generally feels better and less prankster-ish than the previous two besides the aforementioned spike
played with ps move. love the bullet pissing you can do with alternating the move button and the trigger
got tired of trying to beat with 3 lives and 3 credits so i did free play. wouldve taken 5 credits with 3 lives which i think is ok but i'll probably come back to this one to try and improve my score and shit
played with ps move. love the bullet pissing you can do with alternating the move button and the trigger
got tired of trying to beat with 3 lives and 3 credits so i did free play. wouldve taken 5 credits with 3 lives which i think is ok but i'll probably come back to this one to try and improve my score and shit
Sega casually dropping the hardest final boss in the series in the easiest game of the franchise
Played this from start to finish at a Gameworks (RIP) in Schaumburg, Illinois in the summer of 2003. Some other kid came up about 10 minutes into my run and joined me, and we played through the whole thing together while barely saying a word to each other, just this weird and kinda great communal experience. Eventually he had to leave and I said bye and we never saw each other again. I wonder how he's doing now.
I don't remember if this game's any good or not. Who cares.
I don't remember if this game's any good or not. Who cares.
really good but they got good voice actors this time so that drops it down a few points
One of the best rail shooters made. Pump shotguns on a an arcade machine is pretty funny.
Uhhh wow didn't expect to clear this in one go! I don't consider myself particularly adept at light gun shooters; I feel accomplished to get to chapter 4 in Dreamcast HOTD2. This is far, far easier than that which is apparent in just about every facet of gameplay (forced auto-reload, generous hitboxes, the default settings for the game's HOTD2 port being "very easy"/5 lives/9 continues)...not exactly what keeps me coming back obsessively to its predecessor, because it's not like memorization and mastery are really rewarded without getting creative -- but I will definitely be going for other endings/a no continue run. Strong bosses though, and the light rifle is a fantastic and hilarious piece of hardware
Enjoyed playing this with my brother
Hey! That isn't a house! It's a Facility of the Dead. Get your story straight.
This is the one, that out of all the HOTD games, you really had to play in an arcade to get. The very drab and muted color scheme and the frankly way too fucking long boss fights will just irritate you and make you wonder if this one is any good at all. IT IS!! I swear.
Pumping the shotgun to reload is so much more satisfying than shooting off the screen, and if you have a flair for the dramatic at your local arcade, you can make a real scene out of it too. The civilian rescues being replaced with rescuing your partner is also a great change of pace that makes it feel more like a co-operative experience. If you're playing single player though, it makes it seem like G is just Moe by Helplessness, which is pretty funny.
Enemies animate as beautifully as ever, the gore is chunkier and feels just as visceral, the big zombie in particular having some very satisfying chunks taken out of his belly with shots. The actual monster designs this time are really lacking a lot of pop, as they are mostly just HotD 2's cast again with more brown filters applied. It's a very drab looking game from top to bottom, the plastic gun in your hand being the most colorful thing you're going to see.
As I alluded to earlier, I hate the boss fights in this thing. They are the longest fucking bosses of all time. I swear I remember when I was a kid having to fight the Wheel of Fate for like 10 fucking minutes, and if you lost all your lives, having to fight through the same long-ass game AGAIN just to get another crack at it. All these endurance tests and none of them are even close to exhilarating as the Magician.
Obviously you are not going to see this hanging around an arcade anymore, because you are barely going to SEE an arcade, but I would say this is worth a run with a friend, as there is stuff to like here, I just don't think the series ever reaches the heights of HotD2 ever again from this point on, so the last GOOD House of the Dead game being so visually bland and uninspired is a serious bummer.
This is the one, that out of all the HOTD games, you really had to play in an arcade to get. The very drab and muted color scheme and the frankly way too fucking long boss fights will just irritate you and make you wonder if this one is any good at all. IT IS!! I swear.
Pumping the shotgun to reload is so much more satisfying than shooting off the screen, and if you have a flair for the dramatic at your local arcade, you can make a real scene out of it too. The civilian rescues being replaced with rescuing your partner is also a great change of pace that makes it feel more like a co-operative experience. If you're playing single player though, it makes it seem like G is just Moe by Helplessness, which is pretty funny.
Enemies animate as beautifully as ever, the gore is chunkier and feels just as visceral, the big zombie in particular having some very satisfying chunks taken out of his belly with shots. The actual monster designs this time are really lacking a lot of pop, as they are mostly just HotD 2's cast again with more brown filters applied. It's a very drab looking game from top to bottom, the plastic gun in your hand being the most colorful thing you're going to see.
As I alluded to earlier, I hate the boss fights in this thing. They are the longest fucking bosses of all time. I swear I remember when I was a kid having to fight the Wheel of Fate for like 10 fucking minutes, and if you lost all your lives, having to fight through the same long-ass game AGAIN just to get another crack at it. All these endurance tests and none of them are even close to exhilarating as the Magician.
Obviously you are not going to see this hanging around an arcade anymore, because you are barely going to SEE an arcade, but I would say this is worth a run with a friend, as there is stuff to like here, I just don't think the series ever reaches the heights of HotD2 ever again from this point on, so the last GOOD House of the Dead game being so visually bland and uninspired is a serious bummer.
cool settings, great characters, nice story. just an overall amazing experience.
The lower contrast and muted palette make this visually un-exciting next to 2 (to say nothing of the drab industrial environs), but HotD3 offers clearer route-based progression, while throwing in great new bosses and fun partner mechanics.
this is the best of the series dont at me using the shotgun at the arcade you feel great multiply ending depending on ur paths for replay abilities somewhat biggest and only downside is final boss its bullshit if you get to final boss and die consider that a win you will save alot of money trust me
Nothing makes you feel so powerful then mowing zombies I mean Creatures with a shotgun.
House of the dead III is in retrospect a fun game but is it the best in the series? I personally do not think so. It certainly its the game that makes you feel the most powerful no doubt in my mind. The shotgun even with a controller feels like you are hitting your targets. Even playing it at the arcade there is no doubt SEGA wanted you to feel like a badass from the Start. I think this one is the easiest of the Numbered House of the dead, but they for sure throw you in the ringer for the last boss which is easily the HARDEST in the franchise IMO. Clear time was about 28 minutes for me on average with plenty of ways to get you back, like time attack and such. The Special feature it comes with is a BTS video from the director of the game. Overall a fun time. If you know what you are getting into with these Light Gun games I doubt you will have a Horrible time at all unless you are going for the higher difficulties which will test your patience for sure.
I got this as part of the House of the Dead Bundle on PS3 which comes with HOTD III , HOTD 4 and HOTD Overkill, Directors cut for 29.99 last time I checked. These really are trying times to really play these more "Modernly" since they have not been ported anywhere else. I would HIGHLY recommend people curious enough to pick it up!
House of the dead III is in retrospect a fun game but is it the best in the series? I personally do not think so. It certainly its the game that makes you feel the most powerful no doubt in my mind. The shotgun even with a controller feels like you are hitting your targets. Even playing it at the arcade there is no doubt SEGA wanted you to feel like a badass from the Start. I think this one is the easiest of the Numbered House of the dead, but they for sure throw you in the ringer for the last boss which is easily the HARDEST in the franchise IMO. Clear time was about 28 minutes for me on average with plenty of ways to get you back, like time attack and such. The Special feature it comes with is a BTS video from the director of the game. Overall a fun time. If you know what you are getting into with these Light Gun games I doubt you will have a Horrible time at all unless you are going for the higher difficulties which will test your patience for sure.
I got this as part of the House of the Dead Bundle on PS3 which comes with HOTD III , HOTD 4 and HOTD Overkill, Directors cut for 29.99 last time I checked. These really are trying times to really play these more "Modernly" since they have not been ported anywhere else. I would HIGHLY recommend people curious enough to pick it up!
Fun light-gun game with some of the most hilarious voice acting and characters out there; trying to look badass and looking all goofy. SEGA is a master on that stuff. Is impossible to play a game from this saga and take it seriously for more than 2 minutes.
(Played it as part of the House of the Dead Compilation for Nintendo Wii).
(Played it as part of the House of the Dead Compilation for Nintendo Wii).
Revisiting HOTD3 this year was unfortunately not fun because the design kinda nosedived.
The maps are boring and the bosses are significantly cheaper than any other entry, I remember barely touching HOTD3 when playing HOTD2+3 Returns on the Wii, and I can kinda see why.
The maps are boring and the bosses are significantly cheaper than any other entry, I remember barely touching HOTD3 when playing HOTD2+3 Returns on the Wii, and I can kinda see why.
A significant change in direction and tone for the franchise, The House of the Dead III was somewhat more gritty, and took itself a bit more seriously than the previous titles. At least, that's how I see it. The zombies are gorier, there's less kooky types of enemies (but still present. A zombie security guard the size of building with a skull-bejeweled club and a big stupid-ass Sloth is still goofy stuff) and the story seems to try taking itself more seriously, topped off with voice-acting that sounds more genuine and with a sense of direction.
The gameplay itself is still rock solid, despite the shotgun being so big and bulky. I also like how much more score-oriented this game is compared to the 2nd title, encouraging quick kills and finding collectables. All-in-all, it's a fine entry to the series, and the end of this franchise's high-point, in my opinion.
Also, all the zombies sound like dogs and monkeys.
The gameplay itself is still rock solid, despite the shotgun being so big and bulky. I also like how much more score-oriented this game is compared to the 2nd title, encouraging quick kills and finding collectables. All-in-all, it's a fine entry to the series, and the end of this franchise's high-point, in my opinion.
Also, all the zombies sound like dogs and monkeys.
Gameplay: Good
Story: OK
Controls: Good
Graphics: Good (for its time)
Length: Good
Story: OK
Controls: Good
Graphics: Good (for its time)
Length: Good
Very fun and replayable arcade on-rails shooter. The game has not aged that well in terms of graphics and animations but it still offers a ton of fun gameplay with the zombie-themed enemies. The shotgun is great. Voice acting is cheesy and also great.
Peak.
shotgun was the best feature and holds up well to the second game. 2nd best in the series in my opinion and its very close to being the best.
Super fun and replayable shooter, and really satisfying to go back and beat as an adult, knowing how much trouble me and my cousin had with this when we were kids
não me entenda mal esse jogo e ruim, mas os proximos e tão ruim q passei a gostar desse.
I love the graphical updates and the change of main weaponry. I never knew shotguns as you main weapon could make you feel so powerful. It's satisfying to hold and reload the miniature gun too for arcade.