Those of you keen to revisit The House of the Dead 2 via its souped-up remake will be able to do so later this summer.
Publisher Forever Entertainment and developer MegaPixel Studio have announced their rail-shooter The House of the Dead 2: Remake will release across Steam, GOG and Nintendo Switch on 7th August. It will retail for $24.99 (I have asked for clarification on UK pricing).
“Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralise the dangerous creatures standing in your way,” reads the official blurb for The House of the Dead 2: Remake. You can check out a trailer for the remake below.
The House of the Dead 2: Remake – Switch and PC Release Date Trailer. Watch on YouTube
As for what this remake will include, the developer promises features such as:
- Remastered music (with the classic soundtrack also available in the game)
- Modern graphics
- Gameplay faithful to the original game
- Co-op mode
- Multiple endings and branching levels
Meanwhile, The House of the Dead 2: Remake will also include various game modes:
- Classic Campaign: Almost two years after the events of the first installment, AMS agents James Taylor and Gary Stewart are deployed to investigate a city seized by undead creatures.
- Boss Mode: Take on the challenge of defeating the game’s bosses as fast as you can.
- Training Mode: Polish your skills in several available training scenarios to improve your abilities before deploying on a mission.
Image credit: MegaPixel / Forever Entertainment
This is the second of the team’s zombie games to get the remake treatment. However, reception to the first House of the Dead: Remake’s reception was pretty mixed.
Elsewhere, The House of the Dead is also set for the big screen, with Paul WS Anderson on board to write and direct. Anderson will also serve as a producer, alongside his partner Jeremy Bolt. The duo have also worked on adaptations for the likes of Mortal Kombat (1995) and Monster Hunter (2020), as well as multiple Resident Evil films.