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'The House of the Dead 2: Remake' Zombie Shooter Lands Aug Release
Fans of light-gun arcade shooters will soon be able to relive a zombie-killing classic, as developer MegaPixel Studio has announced The House of the Dead 2: Remake , revamping the classic rail-shooter for the modern age.
As reported by Gematsu, the game will launch on 7 August for the PC and the Nintendo Switch, with its PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One versions releasing at a later date. The game can be played either solo or in co-op, with its story description reading:
In February 2000, a small city was suddenly overrun by hostile creatures. Two AMS agents, James Taylor and Gary Stewart, were sent to investigate. Upon arrival, they noticed that the situation resembled the Curien Mansion incident from 1998. Determined to uncover the source of the infestation, they began shooting their way through hordes of creatures.
The remake will retain the original's classic gameplay systems, now given a fresh coat of paint with modern graphics alongside a remastered soundtrack, with the option for classic audio also being available. The game will retain its branching level design and multiple endings, and will include three game modes listed below (as per the game's description): Classic Campaign: Almost two years after the events of the first instalment, AMS agents James Taylor and Gary Stewart are deployed to investigate a city seized by undead creatures.
Almost two years after the events of the first instalment, 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.
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.
The House of the Dead 2: Remake marks the second game in the franchise to get a remake treatment, following the 2022 version of the original 1997 arcade game. While the reception to the title was mixed, it remains to be seen if it's second time's the charm for the studio when the sequel launches on 7 August 2025 for the PC and the Nintendo Switch.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. MegaPixel Studio The House of the Dead The House of the Dead 2: Remake
