The House Of The Dead: Overkill - Gen. Discussion & Info 8/10 says Eurogamer

[leveskikesko]

Sorry guys, it turns out the Sega game to be revealed today wasn't a revival of JGR, but rather a revival of the arcade classic, House of the Dead. That's not too bad of a deal though, right?

It is officially titled The House Of The Dead: Overkill

Is Sega capable of breathing new life into this arcade classic? What are your bets, could this actually be the first good revived Sega classic in awhile?!

.....

Well, while you're pondering that check out the trailer:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/u...es/255235.html (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/255235.html)

More info: scheduled for 2009 on Wii.http://www.gamekyo.com/video12684_nouveau-house-of-the-dead-sur-wii.html



My thoughts? I'd be interested in seeing how this turns out. The concept of a lightgun game feeling natural with a sensor bar seems a little weird, but maybe they have some tricks up their sleeves that'll enable them to accurately emulate that special light gun feel. After all I heard people had some fun with the Resident Evil game, so who knows.

As for the trailer. It didn't really grab me, in fact based on what was shown to me it looks worse than House of the Dead 3. The zombie enemies just seem run of the mill zombies, rather than the distinct green blood oozing zombies of the other games. Not to mention the environments look a little plain. Then again, it's hardly enough footage to go on. Maybe as we get more screenshots it'll be easier to judge.

What do you guys think?

[Strell]

Jesus you are kidding me.

Taking a play out of Konami's book, eh Sega?

[MisterModest]

Sounds like one of the Grindhouse movie trailers.

[akilshohen]

I like it, at least the trailer I saw on youtube.

[lilboo]

Day one.
Seriously.
Day one.
If I could get this the day before day one I would. :shock:

[Snake2715]

Wait so its a new entry in the serios of house of the dead? I guess I am a bit confused (without watching the trailer, since I am at work).

[EXStrike]

New entry.

SLOW-MOFO TIME, BITCHES

Oh and

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m396/EXStrike/Reveals/news_img_12540_1.jpg

[mykevermin]

The Grindhouse motif works for me.

I'll see you when you hit $20 a month after release.

[the3rdkey]

The Grindhouse motif works for me.

I'll see you when you hit $20 a month after release.

LMAO!!!

[smoger]

absolutely loving the grindhouse style.. hopefully the game itself is done like that and not only the trailer.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

That trailer is awesome. Not so sure about the game, but the trailer rocks.

[naes]

Hope it has HotD1 as an unlockable...

[flybrione]

cool im in.

[62t]

The should just port HotD4. Oh wait the Wii can't handle the game

[UltimoRey]

booyah!

[vherub]

it's an intelligent direction, very promising

[Chacrana]

Overkill indeed.

[trq]

Holy shit. The case makes it look like they're sticking with the Grindhouse thing. I'm SO in.

[yukafls]

Damn, I love the grindhouse style. The game looks awesome:applause::applause::applause:

[gunm]

Agree w/Myke. $20 or less for me.

[rjung]

absolutely loving the grindhouse style.. hopefully the game itself is done like that and not only the trailer.
Yeah, there's an interview on IGN where Headstrong says the whole game will have the grindhouse/old-film look. It also has motion-controled melee, so you can rifle-smash monsters who get too close, and the interview hints of dual-welding gunplay.

And for whatever it's worth, the developers are the same folks who did Battalion Wars II, so they have experience with the hardware.

I'm not into zombie games, but I admit the trailer was cool. 8-)

--R.J.

[Strell]

My initial rage has subsided a little, perhaps to mykevermin-levels-of-reaction at this point.

I do love the cover though - "This is like something out of a video game" and "in colour" are nice touches. The nod to the character in zombie movies is a good touch also (I don't keep up with the genre so I don't know who the guy is or what the movie is, but it's the Detective Washington character that is an obvious reference to whoever I'm thinking of).

I must also admit that there's at least two quotes from Kuju/Headstrong Games's producer Neil McEwan that I find particularly delightful:


IGN: This game is looking great. Any final words for Wii fans looking forward to it?

Neil: ...We are making something you are going to have a complete blast playing. ... It’ll beat the shit out of grooming a horse.



and


IGN: How many enemies are you able to show on-screen at any given time?

Neil: .... We did take a look at some screens of a certain other zombie game that is being ported to Wii, and the general consensus was that we thought we could certainly do better.


Translations: Fuck you Ubisoft, and fuck you Capcom.

Nintendo should just pony up and make these guys a second party. It's not like they don't have the cash to buy them out a thousand times over.

[Monsta Mack]

Well according to VGChartz the HOTD2+3 combo did sell over 300k in the US, and over 230k in Europe. Sales wise, that's pretty good for a port of the combo that was released on the OG XBox years ago. I think this game will sell just as well at $30, but at $50 I'll be suprised if it manages even 100k total.

[RelentlessRolento]

hope it's lengthy unlike all other Wii Lightgun games.

[hero101]

Why, did I not get excited during the trailer? Seems meh to me...

[trq]

hope it's lengthy unlike all other Wii Lightgun games.

If it hits Umbrella Chronicles length, I'll be happy -- that was a reasonably long game that had a lot of stuff to find and unlock. If it's more Ghost Squad/HotD II & III ... that's another story.

[leveskikesko]

It'll be short, it's a light gunish shooter. It's the type of game that should be fun to play multiple times because it's awesomely directed, and you can find out new ways to go about getting to the goal the second time around.

[RelentlessRolento]

It'll be short, it's a light gunish shooter. It's the type of game that should be fun to play multiple times because it's awesomely directed, and you can find out new ways to go about getting to the goal the second time around.


good point. even with HotDII/III being repetitive I still play it a ton. I just hope there's more unlockables and mix ups in this game.

[yukafls]

I am still waiting for HotD 1 to surface in a bundle like II and III. I will still get it cause I have been following the storyline since the II one for Dreamcast....ahh good times.

[bmulligan]

Where the hell is Lethal Enforcers or Virtua Cop ? Or, better yet, where the fuck is a Confidential Mission II ?

I'm not complaining about more zombie shooting by any means. In fact, I'd love it if this were a quality release instead of a quick cash-in port like most all other Sega games. I just don't understand the thought process behind this one. Hell, even Japan got some Virtua Cop action for the PS2 so it would almost be a no-brainer to dump it onto the Wii.

[Kaijufan]

The trailer looks great. Hopefully Sega will be smart and price it at $30 on release day, I just can't see myself spending more then that on a light gun game, no matter how long it is.

[trq]

I will still get it cause I have been following the storyline since the II one for Dreamcast....ahh good times.

The what now?

In fact, I'd love it if this were a quality release instead of a quick cash-in port like most all other Sega games.

Jury's out on quality, but it's not a port, so that's something right there.

[yukafls]

The what now?


Storyline, point of the game, basically the same story spread out across 4 almost 5 games.

[naes]

Storyline, point of the game, basically the same story spread out across 4 almost 5 games.
I noticed that too.

"We're meeting G over there."

[whoknows]

Badass. This could be the game that sells me on a Wii.

[yukafls]

I noticed that too.

"We're meeting G over there."


"Harry and Amy are coming to..back us up...goooo."


I still don't know how G has survived this long, I thought he died in the second one but then he appeared in the third one.

[M-PG71C]

Finally, one more good core title for the Wii. Besides, I love HoTD and this one I won't be CAG'ing on. More support for core titles means more good Wii games in the long run. Day one purchase. :)

[Sharp Katana]

looks cool, im still working on HoTD 2 & 3 lol

[RelentlessRolento]

do want:

http://kotaku.com/5039876/the-house-of-the-dead-overkill-impressions-of-delicious-gore


seems like it may be possible for HotD1 to be on the disc since it's a prequel to the entire series.

[lilboo]

Mmmm.
Must have release date.

LISTEN YA'LL. You better buy this?
Why?

Because they can give us a brand new GHOST SQUAD :whee:

[RelentlessRolento]

I still have yet to get the first Ghost Squad... I need to get that...

[lilboo]

!!!
Yes. Yes you do! [-(

[007]

Hey, so, I'm officially excited about this. Hooray.

... and, seriously, if they could be nice enough to put HOTD1 on disc, that'd be great. Been waiting forever for that, and don't feel like shelling out the dough for the Saturn version.

[RelentlessRolento]

!!!
Yes. Yes you do! [-(

yeah... I have no excuses. I shall go purchase thy Ghost Squad-en and refute my bethoust.

[JolietJake]

I've always wondered something, is the voice acting in these games intentionally bad? I remember playing the second game and thinking the voice acting was awful.

[rjung]

I've always wondered something, is the voice acting in these games intentionally bad? I remember playing the second game and thinking the voice acting was awful.
Wasn't it voiced by Japanese actors who barely spoke English?

--R.J.

[konamifan2002]

Hope it has HotD1 as an unlockable...
In for 1 if it does!!!

[-Never4ever-]

The should just port HotD4. Oh wait the Wii can't handle the game

And HotD4 sucked a giant D.

[yukafls]

And HotD4 sucked a giant D.

Its true, it was alright but didn't pick up fast like the others do.

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah, but HotD4 used a very different formula...

oh and update: I got Ghost Squad on wii a few weeks ago... damn good... I hope this game uses the same level up system.

[lilboo]

^ :applause:

[RelentlessRolento]

thank you. you havesies good wii gaming tasties lilboo. I respecties yousies for thats.

I still love how you handcuff hostages and high-five the president.

[lilboo]

Make sure you play Arcade mode and unlock the Bikini mode!! Shooting the bikini girls is great! But this is also the HotD Overkill thread, so we'll save that discussion for the Ghost Squad thread!

[RelentlessRolento]

:)

well, I do hope this is going to be good. I expect it to since I have yet to play a light gun game on wii I don't like.

[Ravenous]

Fuck yea! Im all over this game. I dont mind it being short cause I like short games, that gives em more replay for me.

[bornrunnin31]

HotD 2&3 is hellafun and Ghost Squad is on its way to me via Goozex. MOAR lightgun games PLEEZ, especially CarnEvil!

[leveskikesko]

So, for people that have played 2 and 3 on Wii. Is it like real light gun arcading action where you're just aiming naturally as opposed to dragging a cursor?

[Dr Mario Kart]

IGN Hands-on preview (http://wii.ign.com/articles/939/939731p1.html)

Two new IGN videos (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/Click%20for%20videos)

[Squarehard]

So, for people that have played 2 and 3 on Wii. Is it like real light gun arcading action where you're just aiming naturally as opposed to dragging a cursor?

Only if you use the Perfect Shot. It is sort of akward on the Zapper, but the aiming and the reloading are almost identical to the arcade style, so brings back a lot of memories and is also great fun. Only wish they actually did something with the graphics, but the gameplay was fun. Can't wait for Overkill.

[Cao Cao]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.nintendowiifanboy.com/media/2009/01/handcannon116.jpg
Well looky at what the Aussies and the Brits are getting: the Hand Cannon shell and a bundle. The bundle comes with the game, and TWO hand cannons for just USD$60.
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2009/01/16/official-house-of-the-dead-hand-cannon-shoot-like-g-does/

[yukafls]

DAMN, two and the game for that price. I would take it.

[The Crotch]

Well, hot damn. An accessory that I can actually get excited about?

[007]

See, I was excited, but the REAL guns don't seem to look anything like the one two posts above. If anything, they pretty much look like the Nyko one, but with a revolver grip.

Still, cool... hope we get some news about it in the US.

[RelentlessRolento]

those look nice.

[Scrubking]

The review has some really stupid parts, like insinuating that the game doesn't have leaderboards because of Nintendo, but it's nice to see some positivity from the VG media for a Wii game.

[Lone_Prodigy]

I've begun seeing preorders at $49.99, which seems to be a bit too much for a light-gun game IMO *cough*RE: UC *cough*. Maybe that's because of the low CDN dollar: $40 in the US?

[The Crotch]

Our games always cost more, even when the dollar was on par.

[jman619]

IGN gave it a 8.3

[Cao Cao]

Yep,
http://wii.ign.com/articles/951/951652p1.html

The video review has some good clips in it.

[databuild]

Must buy for me! Light gun games are great to relax.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Obligatory "will buy when price drops" post.

[dafunkk12]

D'oh, my GameStop only got two pre-order comics and I arrived too late. I read on Joystiq that Amazon was offering the comic digitally. If it's like the Prince of Persia Penny Arcade comic, they just emailed a link to a PDF file that anyone could access. So...did anyone pre-order from Amazon and receive such a link?

[wii skiier]

Dammit - I thought for sure I would get a copy of this from Gamefly today but they didn't receive the last game I sent in yet. HOTD was "available" this morning and now it's low availability. I might actually have to buy this since I want to play now and my local Blockbuster apparently hasn't heard about this thing called the Wii that lots of people have.

[lilboo]

Has anyone picked this up?
I'm really excited for this.

I'm a bit skeptical. Not that it won't be good (I absolutely love zapper games), but Sega Wii games have a tendency to drop quick.

I might hold off until it's a bit cheaper...but.. I don't know! :(

[fatez]

i love shooters... but the price really needs to be lower. :o

[Scrubking]

i love shooters... but the price really needs to be lower. :o

I agree. I think it should have been $40 at most, but Sega is banking on the "hardcore" angle to cash in.

I too think the game will depreciate quickly, but I got it for $30 so I don't have to wait.

[007]

While I sort of echo the sentiments of 'it should be cheaper', I'm willing to let Sega slide. At this point, they are one of the few companies actually putting out some decent (or should be decent) ORIGINAL 3rd party games for the Wii. Honestly, the trifecta of HOTD: Overkill, Mad World, and Conduit are *more* than enough for me to throw some extra funds their way.

Oh, and Overkill is fantastic. It's a total departure from the other HOTDs aesthetics-wise, but it's a really really great original mature Wii title. (Too many words in that sentence!)

[fatez]

where did you get it for 30? :o

[The Crotch]

On the one hand, I figure that the price for this will drop quickly. On the other hand... what Camoor said. SEGA is being very good to the Wii, and is forcing me to be very bad to my wallet. I just wish there was more time between some of these things. I'd love it if MadWorld got pushed back to, say, August.

Just did my first runthrough with my roommate. Detailed impressions will be up shortly. Short version: holy fucking tits!

EDIT: Okay, here's the long version.

How's the Game Motherfucking Play?
Quite well, actually. It doesn't break new ground and the option to change the camera facing slightly is more-or-less irrelevant, but everything that it does, it does well. The combo system is satisfying (though thanks to the Freeman's Mind videos, I can't help but yell out "American Badass!" every time I get 25 kills in a row) but irrelevant to those of us who would rather just go all-out with our ARs. The continue system is particularly well thought-out - you can immediately hop back into a game at the cost of your ever-so-important score. I found that all but the last boss were comically easy with two people, though. The game plays fast as hell, though there unfortunately occurs every once-in-a-while a situation wherein you can't see the last zombie on screen very well, and thus are forced to look around blindly for a near-invisible (and almost invariably harmless) target. Far more annoying, though, is the fact that you can't break off a reload - not to switch to a secondary weapon to deal with an enemy in your face, and not to fire off a quick shell half-way through reloading your shotgun.

If it sounds like I'm being more negative than positive about the gameplay here that's because it's easier to do it that way. I run out of ways of saying "this was awesome" rather quickly, but I have no trouble nitpicking. So the short of it is that while there are indeed some nits to pick, the gameplay never drops below solid and rarely drops below fucking awesome.


How're the Guns, Motherfucker?
The selection's not the greatest. You start off with a basic handgun and can quickly upgrade to - in order of cost - a shotgun, an SMG, an assault rifle, and an auto-shotgun. Guns can be upgraded in recoil (surprisingly bad on the default pistol), damage, ammo, reload, rate of fire, and power, though a couple start higher by default. Thing is, once you get the auto-shotgun, you have no real use for anything else. The pistol is weak, the shotgun takes too long to reload (which isn't really that long, but the game is very fast-paced, and you can't break off a reload, as I mentioned before), and the other two weapons absolutely murder any chance to get a combo (required to get a good score, which is required to get new guns and upgrade existing ones). So while the AR is extremely satisfying to use and I did break it out from time to time, it's basically the Mask de Smith of House of the Dead.

I complained to my roommate at one point about the lack of a revolver in the game. Imagine my delight on seeing what was unlocked after clearing the game for the first time...


Motherfucker, How's it Look?
Good.
...
What the fuck you want from me? I'm sure it's no DDR or whatever, but yeah, it looks good. The zombies themselves all look well done, especially the bosses. I kinda get weirded out by the shoulders of the two main characters, though what exactly the problem with them is, I could not tell you - something about it just says "uncanny valley" to me. The game will occasionally suffer through slowdown when hordes of flaming zombies mutants flood the screen, though I personally like this, and I don't think that I'm the only person that sees that sort of technical hiccup as a nice throwback to the 16-bit days (my brothers and I used to call it "Sonic Slowdown" after our many races of Sonic 2). Less charming are the occasional full-out stutters, though this never seems to happen during combat, but rather during camera pans. It's also pretty dark during the carnival level, which is weird, because that seems like it should be the most lit-up level.


Do the Writing and Voice Acting Fornicate with their Progenitor?
I've heard it said that Isaac Washington's constant fucks do get a little old. And yes, it's true, they do. My roommate and I are planning on rectifying this by creating a drinking game out of it. One drink for Isaac swearing, two for G, three for Ms. Guns, and anyone with a Goregasm can hand out drinks at will.

But the thing is, even sober, every time you start to half-think, "Okay, Isaac, I get it - just get to killing things already, man!" the quality takes a steep jump. The whole last level is particularly well-written, and the ending is god damn fantastic.

Voice acting is... open to interpretation. Isaac is good, G's inconsistent, and Varla sounds... bored. One third of me thinks that this was just poor voice acting, the other two thirds think that it was a conscious choice to make Varla sound unconcerned for the main characters and her own wellbeing. This is part wishful thinking, and part me not believing that the developers could get so very many things so spectacularly right and yet fuck up on Varla's voice.


Mothafucka!
Indeed.

[Scrubking]

where did you get it for 30? :o
I had some GC for Amazon

@ Crotch
Thanks for the Impressions. Interesting to see the lag didn't bother you.

[The Crotch]

Hey, I was on dial-up until this September. I can take motherfucking lag.
EDIT: Damn, I forgot one of the best bits: The music. Good god, the music is bitchin'. My only complaint there is that the song “Get Funky” only plays during menus and one cutscene. Woulda been awesome to actually play with that song going.

[whiptcracker]

Agreed with most of Crotch's impressions, though I love Isaac and his constant use of the f-bomb. This will understandably get annoying during repeated playthrough, but at least after the first time it's skipable.

Not enough can really be said about the music. This is one of the few times I wish that there was a soundtrack to buy for the game as it fits the theme well and is all around fantastic.

The lag in single player doesn't bother me as it doesn't happen too often. While playing 2 player though the hitches were worse and while my wife and I were still enjoying the game, it was a noticable distraction. I'm not sure if this is a hardware issue or an optimization problem.

I had trade in credit, but I would've paid full price. I want more of this on the Wii.

[wii skiier]

@ Crotch
Thanks for the Impressions. Interesting to see the lag didn't bother you.
Yeah, thanks Crotch. As soon as you mentioned the lag and Sonic 2 I immediately became flushed with nostalgia and wrote a letter to my mother.

I should be getting a copy today or tomorrow. This is such a good month for zombies.

[The Crotch]

I might hold off until it's a bit cheaper...but.. I don't know! :(Listen to the ghost of Lilboo past!Day one.
Seriously.
Day one.
If I could get this the day before day one I would. :shock:Though I can understand the temptation to hold off. It's not exactly a title that screams "I will stay at MSRP forever," now. I guess... do what'cha want. I just wanted something to shoot.

[lilboo]

I do want this! But I REALLY, REALLY, have a feeling that I'll buy it this weekend and in like ~1 month it'll be $40.

I loved 2 & 3 on the Wii. Absolutely loved it!...but <3 being cheap

[The Crotch]

Um.

Isn't it $40 now?

EDIT: Nevermind, I just checked Gamestop's site, and it looks like it is $50 in the US. Weird - it was $50 here, too, even though 99% of our games are an extra ten dollars.

[lilboo]

Oh if it was $40 I would have jumped on it like a fat girl on cake.

I gotta see what's coming out. I'm possibly getting that Sonic's collection and I just don't want to buy 2 new games at once :(

<-- looking for more impressions from people. Though, I have no doubt it'll be awesome.

[The Crotch]

<-- looking for more impressions from people.I will register new accounts just to artificially inflate the number of CAGs complimenting the game in this thread, you know that?

[lilboo]

:rofl:

[Strell]

Welcome to our newest member: Totally not The Crotch
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Welcome to our newest member: Still not The Crotch

[The Crotch]

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[007]

Beat Story Mode tonight.

I couldn't possibly love this game any more than I do. It really is utterly fantastic. Totally recommend it, even at $50.

I also can't really believe just how, uh, over-the-top it gets. Seriously, a Wii-exclusive that's *this* M-rated? Some parent group is going to have a field day with this. Ha.

... now, go buy it.

Go.

[SL4IN]

Started playing this tonight and it's fantastic for not even being on my radar. So over the top and ridiculous.

[Knoxximus]

I got mine today as well. Played it for a coupla hours and had no idea where the time went. Other than the occasional frame rate hiccup, the whole shebang is very well done and oh so over the top! The dialog is hilarious!

No regrets.

[wii skiier]

This game is amazing.

Lilboo, if you really liked HOTD 2 & 3 as much as you say, go get this game. Now. You are a cheapass, so I don't expect you to have to shell out more than $30 for it if you work hard enough. Even if you pay more, it is worth it. It's like HOTD2 and HOTD3 got together for hot (and slightly angry) intercourse of some kind and then a grubby but hip dwarf limped in and shaped the spongy leftovers into a polio doll. I actually kind of got off track there, but the point was supposed to be that this game is truly amazing. I can't begin to articulate how impressed I am without veering off into special needs fantasies.

[lilboo]

Girlfriends we might buy dis today! :whee:

[darkpumpkin]

LOVE this game!

As a huge horror fan, I love the grindhouse style it delivers. Washington is hilarious and G is great playing the straight man. It's challenging enough but without being too frustrating. My Perfect Shot works wonders with it.

I want that score! I especially dig the techo music during the Screamer boss battle.

Definately worth the $50 even if my mom did buy it for me as a Valentine's day gift.

[The Crotch]

Director's Cut = Awesome
Definately worth the $50 even if my mom did buy it for me as a Valentine's day gift.
You... you didn't have to mention that part.

[Doomed]

Director's Cut = Awesome
You... you didn't have to mention that part.
As weird as that is, I wish my mom would give me valentine's day gifts. :lol:

[Strell]

She's gotta give me one first, Doomed. Priorities.

[jman619]

My friend was telling me how good it was, and now I want it even more. I don't want to drop retail price on it though. <.<

[Doomed]

She's gotta give me one first, Doomed. Priorities.
My friend was telling me how good it was, and now I want it even more. I don't want to drop retail price on it though. <.<
:lol:

[darkpumpkin]

Director's Cut = Awesome
You... you didn't have to mention that part.

I mentioned it just to give a little shout out to my mom for being so awesome. She knew I wanted it, but she also knew things were a little tight for the fiancee and I with the new baby. I'm 25 and still get an Easter basket on Easter. Guess it is a perk of being an only child?

Anyways, I am having such a blast with this game. The replay factor is definately high on this.

[bornrunnin31]

So yeah, just going to second the comments that this game is fucking great. Only complaint is that there are quite a few hiccups in framerate, but it really didn't detract from the experience or hinder gameplay. If you're interested in playing - go fucking buy it!

[The Crotch]

Heh. Towards the end of the regular mode, things just become so damn easy with the auto-shotgun.

Then you start the director's cut.

Then the game says, "Fuck you, The Crotch. Fuck. You."

[Knoxximus]

So yeah, just going to second the comments that this game is fucking great. Only complaint is that there are quite a few hiccups in framerate, but it really didn't detract from the experience or hinder gameplay. If you're interested in playing - go fucking buy it!

I just tell myself that authentic grindhouse movies skip frames all the time. After I've sold myself on that notion, the game becomes flawless!8-)

[js1]

I hope the "hand cannons" come out here in the US. If not I guess I could import them...

[darkpumpkin]

Heh. Towards the end of the regular mode, things just become so damn easy with the auto-shotgun.

Then you start the director's cut.

Then the game says, "Fuck you, The Crotch. Fuck. You."

I completely agree with this statement!

[Scrubking]

Just finished story mode. fucking amazing game. One of the best HOTD games and light gun games I've played.

10/10

[Sarang01]

So I was wondering...IS the original an unlockable? I would love to see a perfect arcade port of one besides the PC version.

[The Crotch]

Doesn't appear to be that way.

Further thoughts: dual wielding is fuckin' awesome. The second unlockable movie is lame as fuck. And it is gonna take a helluva long time to be able to afford the final gun...

[AciDeX]

Picked up the game last Friday and had a blast, my roommate and I tore through the first campaign in about two hours. Only played "director's cut" for a few minutes. I picked up a Nyko Perfect Shot since my roommate only has a Wii Zapper. While it was "okay" as far as console guns go, I sure was feeling the pain on the last boss! Thing is like squeezing a brick! :joystick:

Unfortunatly I have to work all the damn time but tomorrow after my ten hour shift is the start of a three day weekend! What makes it even better is the nice postman brought me a little gift sent via "Royal Mail".

:twoguns::twoguns::twoguns::twoguns:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r169/acidex/Overkill-HandCannon-01.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r169/acidex/Overkill-HandCannon-02.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r169/acidex/Overkill-HandCannon-03.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r169/acidex/Overkill-HandCannon-04.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r169/acidex/Overkill-HandCannon-05.jpg


Too bad I have to be back to work in a few hours and must try and sleep! Can't wait to play with this thing! It's FuckING HUGE!!!

[wii skiier]

Too bad I have to be back to work in a few hours and must try and sleep! Can't wait to play with this thing! It's FuckING HUGE!!!
Interesting.

[The Crotch]

I've heard the gun is very... poorly balanced.

[AciDeX]

Feels great too me, though firearms are usually a little barrel heavy. Especially a handcannon like this! Seriously the grip is worth it alone, way more comfortable than the Nyko Perfect Shot and better than the Wii Zapper IMO. Still have yet to play with it, about to go to the bar. I'll update with how drunken House of the Dead goes when we get back tonight. ;)

[wii skiier]

Feels great too me...Seriously the grip is worth it alone... Still have yet to play with it, about to go to the bar. I'll update with how drunken House of the Dead goes when we get back tonight. ;)
"House of the Dead" is kind of a weird euphemism.

[greyzieoriental]

how are most of you CAGs playing this? I tried playing it with just the wiimote and its really uncomfortable

that revolver looks sweet

[RelentlessRolento]

I don't have the game yet, but I'd recommend picking up the nyko perfect shot.

[darkpumpkin]

I haven't had any problems using the Perfect Shot with this. It doesn't feel heavy to me and it is very comfortable.

Played through the director's cut. Now it's just a matter of going back and unlocking some more things.

[The Crotch]

I have no problem using just the regular remote in its condom.

[wii skiier]

I have no problem using just the regular remote in its condom.
I unsheath mine and put it in the Perfect Shot. Sometime I use two and double-fist it.

[bornrunnin31]

I tend to just go raw. No attachments, no covers - straight hardcore.

[Lone_Prodigy]

That could make a mess.

[darkpumpkin]

Is the Resident Evil Shot Gun Blaster considered rare? Our Gamestop had 2 of them and we are thinking about picking both of them up. I think one would work nice for HotD:Overkill and maybe selling the other one?

[007]

I've heard it's rare... but it sucks. I know, it looks cool, but it's just not that great.

Plastic feels cheap, and the trigger isn't anywhere near responsive enough to warrant not just using the remote by it's lonesome. This is simply my opinion, obviously, but it's certainly not worth anywhere near the $20 they're charging for it. Shame, too, I was really looking forward to it.

[darkpumpkin]

I've heard it's rare... but it sucks. I know, it looks cool, but it's just not that great.

Plastic feels cheap, and the trigger isn't anywhere near responsive enough to warrant not just using the remote by it's lonesome. This is simply my opinion, obviously, but it's certainly not worth anywhere near the $20 they're charging for it. Shame, too, I was really looking forward to it.

Appreciate the information! I must admit, it does look really cool in the package. We went ahead and picked both of them up at Gamestop. My fiancee really likes it, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet. He did complain that the nunchuck attachment is a bit hard to come off and on, and he's a very strong fellow! We are going to put the other one up on Ebay and hopefully flip a bit of a profit. They have been going anywhere from $40-60.

[KingBroly]

I saw the ending on youtube. Pretty....fucked up, I must say

[The Crotch]

The ending is far and away the best part of the game.

[KingBroly]

I saw the final...40-45 minutes or so. It seemed pretty awesome.

[dcfox]

I just started playing HotD: Overkill. So far it's hands down better than Umbrella Chronicles. Also, it's so over the top it's crazy. I lost it when that kid in a wheel chair showed up and the guy started beating him and calling him a cabbage :rofl:

[Monsta Mack]

Game is down to $30 in the UK, wonder if we'll see a price drop/sale in the US soon?
http://www.game.co.uk/Wii/Action/Shooter/~r336904/House-of-the-Dead-Overkill/?recommended=SEARCH

[rothgar24]

The Zero Punctuation review was positive and pretty funny as well. Sounds like an good times and zombies all around. I'm waiting for a cheap deal to break out my perfect shots.

[The Crotch]

The ZP review was quite accurate. Very fun, well written, but too easy as soon as you get a half-way decent gun. Yes, there is challenge in getting combos, but still...

[metallicoholic]

To anyone that has played and beaten House of the Dead: Overkill, let me ask a question: I bought it on Friday as part of the B2G1 free sale over at the 'ol GS and my girlfriend and I beat it in a matter of hours. We started to play the mini-games and the game froze. I think it's a defective copy and I'm tempted to take it back, however, there are only a handful of GameStop's in the area that even carry it, so my other option is to just get a refund. I want to know though, is the Director's Cut really worth keeping the game for? What other kind of incentives are there for continuing to play? I saw there were a lot of LOCKED items in the extra menu, but what are they? One of the extras I unlocked was a 3D model of a Zombie Nurse... which was really lame. If all the other extras are like this I can't say I'd bother with them.

[blitz6speed]

Just got it, but only played a few minutes of it. I really liked it. It even looks pretty good. The bad acting was just perfect. Im going to sink my teeth into it soon.

[Dr Mario Kart]

The constant rumble is annoying as shit. Its making the game barely playable.

[The Crotch]

Can't you turn off the rumble, DMK?

[wii skiier]

The constant rumble is annoying as shit. Its making the game barely playable.
I feel pretty much exactly the opposite. So you must be wrong. That's how the Internet works.

[Dr Mario Kart]

You can turn off the rumble that happens when your cursor hits an enemy, but firing and reloading still rumbles, which is all the time.

I'm gonna see if theres an option outside the game or something.

Also, rumble is bad, and you should feel bad for liking it :bouncy:

[The Crotch]

Hey, hey. You're sounding like a PS3 supporter, thar.

[Scrubking]

Home + Wiimote options + Rumble off

[Lone_Prodigy]

I turned off rumble and the speakers on my Wiimotes to save battery life.

[RubyEclipse]

Is anyone interested in one of these?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/segaamerica/sets/72157613766765803/

Got a couple lying around I wouldn't mind giving out. :)

[The Crotch]

Yesnowpleasethanksbyepleaseyes.

[erectiontown]

oh man, i'd love one of those@!!!!

[bornrunnin31]

Is anyone interested in one of these?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/segaamerica/sets/72157613766765803/

Got a couple lying around I wouldn't mind giving out. :)

Seriously? I want one!!!! pickmepickmepickmepickme thank you.

[Matt Young]

Is anyone interested in one of these?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/segaamerica/sets/72157613766765803/

Got a couple lying around I wouldn't mind giving out. :)

If you have any left now, I am interested.

[wii skiier]

Is anyone interested in one of these?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/segaamerica/sets/72157613766765803/

Got a couple lying around I wouldn't mind giving out. :)
WANT ONE PLEASE.

[whiptcracker]

Would stab someone for one.

[The Crotch]

Would let someone stab me for one.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Would stab The Crotch for one.

[RubyEclipse]

Would stab someone for one.

Would let someone stab me for one.
Fantastic, this will work perfectly. 8-)

[Friend of Sonic]

Me too. all of that for one of those DoodyMaJoobers up there.

[js1]

Is anyone interested in one of these?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/segaamerica/sets/72157613766765803/

Got a couple lying around I wouldn't mind giving out. :)

I would love to have one! I would go MadWorld Jack on everyone!

[opterasis]

Do want! but I'm sure you're out by now.

[Mad D]

It's nice of Ruby to make someone's day by giving these out. I don't want one though because a couple means he ran out a few post back.

[wii skiier]

It's nice of Ruby to make someone's day by giving these out. I don't want one though because a couple means he ran out a few post back.
Maybe he was waiting to see who used the biggest font to help him decide.
IT WAS ME.

[The Crotch]

I reserve my big font for talking about ALTERED BEAST!!! You can't go throwing it around for any ol' game, man. I mean sure, House of the Dead was awesome, but ALTERED BEAST!!! was ALTERED BEAST!!!

[wii skiier]

I reserve my big font for talking about ALTERED BEAST!!! You can't go throwing it around for any ol' game, man. I mean sure, House of the Dead was awesome, but ALTERED BEAST!!! was ALTERED BEAST!!!
That's a cheap way to show long-running Sega allegiance. You just can't see that all my posts begin with an invisible glowing (I know) rainbow assortment of letters that dance into line to spell "I played Space Harrier and Alex Kidd until my fingers wore down to nubs and it's only recently that they grew back."

[Ravenous]

Hey Id suffer like G did for one of those!

Throw my name in the pot for wanting one!

[RubyEclipse]

Nice, good to see so many responses! Going solely on how fast people responded via post / PM, cheers to:
- TheCrotch
- Snipegod

I'll hook you guys up with a VHS tape each. (Includes Overkill Carny T-shirt inside.) Since there were a ton of you guys that jumped in on this, I'm also going to see if I can get a few more to give out. Any extras will go out to the next people in line based on how fast you posted.

Side note: I better not see any of this stuff on Ebay. This is really limited collector's merch (normally press only) and I want to give out to fans who will really appreciate it - otherwise, I'll send Washington down your way, and he'll rip your m*******in balls off.

[The Crotch]

*walks up to podium*
Um, wow, I don't know what to say. Okay, breathe. Breathe. First, I- I'd just like to thank my parents... they're... they're right over there, Jimmy, could you get the lights on them? Hi mom! And, um... Jesus... I'd like to thank him too. And my agent, Linda Styles. Also, take that, Wii Skiier.

[RubyEclipse]

This is about to become a really good Friday for a few of you guys. 8-)

- Shadowedge
- erectiontown
- bornrunnin31
- Matt Young
- WII SKIIER (Sorry, had to.)


Thanks to the grace of a friend of mine in PR, we now have five more tapes to give out, and they are yours. Hit me up via PM with addresses to ship to.

Going to see if I can find maybe one or two more somewhere, I'll let you all know if I have some luck.

[scsg75]

hey, I just got laid off on Tuesday after 10 years with my company. Does that get me in line for one? No. Fine then.

[The Crotch]

Wii Skiier, if you open your package and find a number of poison dart frogs leaping at your face, I would just like you to know that I was in no way not responsible for it.

[Ravenous]

This is about to become a really good Friday for a few of you guys. 8-)

- Shadowedge
- erectiontown
- bornrunnin31
- Matt Young
- WII SKIIER (Sorry, had to.)


Thanks to the grace of a friend of mine in PR, we now have five more tapes to give out, and they are yours. Hit me up via PM with addresses to ship to.

Going to see if I can find maybe one or two more somewhere, I'll let you all know if I have some luck.



How about if they dont reply by 8PM they miss out! :lol: I got my address ready to go! ;)

[Shadowedge]

How about if they dont reply by 8PM they miss out! :lol: I got my address ready to go! ;)

Fine by me, I'm PMing him right now! :)

Thanks RubyEclipse and give my thanks to your friend!

[wii skiier]

Wii Skiier, if you open your package and find a number of poison dart frogs leaping at your face, I would just like you to know that I was in no way not responsible for it.
There was a time when you told me I was your favorite. I remember with my memory.

[js1]

Damn! Oh well, congrats to those that got them. Would any of you actually open it?

[RubyEclipse]

Damn! Oh well, congrats to those that got them. Would any of you actually open it?
Definitely should, at least the VHS part - the T-shirt is sealed and I imagine some people would prefer to keep it in mint condition, but hopefully someone will take it out and post pics.

[wii skiier]

Damn! Oh well, congrats to those that got them. Would any of you actually open it?
I will open all of it. I'm long past collector for value stage and am immersed in collector for enjoyment/compulsiveness stage.

[bornrunnin31]

Damn! Oh well, congrats to those that got them. Would any of you actually open it?

Hell yeah opening it! Sealed packages don't really have a fun factor unless you're throwing them at things.

[Mad D]

dibs on Conduit stuff... ;)

I've been obsessing over that game since the tech demo.

[Lone_Prodigy]

I posted BEFORE you, does that count? Clearly I'm too fast for my own good. :D

[Matt Young]

This is about to become a really good Friday for a few of you guys. 8-)

- Shadowedge
- erectiontown
- bornrunnin31
- Matt Young
- WII SKIIER (Sorry, had to.)


Thanks to the grace of a friend of mine in PR, we now have five more tapes to give out, and they are yours. Hit me up via PM with addresses to ship to.

Going to see if I can find maybe one or two more somewhere, I'll let you all know if I have some luck.


Wow, thanks so much! Please thank your friend for me as well. I will PM you now.

[RubyEclipse]

Everyone who confirmed with me via PM now has a package headed their way! You should all have confirmation messages in your inboxes to let you know - if not, just give me a shout via PM.

Enjoy guys! :)

[Ravenous]

It is 8 PM, 3 days later? Are any popping up as available again?

I never collect for value. I collect for personal fun all the way; so peeps should defiantly open this puppy up.

[Matt Young]

I just got mine today! Now I just need the actual game... LOL.

Pics:
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/111/l_74bd0b94060c42a6a9f8f052bc550f4e.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/111/l_da073d8e280241b1b011136de95f74d3.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/72/l_cefa2897fdaf40bea93158f38ad4a7e5.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/109/l_f84f0723e77948eebe45e8947381d85c.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/104/l_8b926365cff845e48a39f5cac511b901.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/67/l_9ee60c80b9b24548aaec6db9b46ced54.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/111/l_05d0e483ab6941e58439a0134c74f044.jpg

[wii skiier]

Got mine today - thank you! It's great! Although my wife claimed the T-Shirt the instant she saw it... (sorry for the big picture - I'm doing this from my phone and can't resize)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3406125712_466804c7d2_o.jpg

[snipegod]

Just got mine today, and I'd like to give a really big thanks for the swag and the awesome games on the Wii this year.

[The Crotch]

*waits*

[bornrunnin31]

*Still Waiting*

[erectiontown]

i sent Ruby a PM, but never heard back :(

[RubyEclipse]

i sent Ruby a PM, but never heard back :(
Check your inbox. 8-)

[erectiontown]

Check your inbox. 8-)
:bouncy::bouncy::bouncy::bouncy::bouncy:

[RubyEclipse]

You guys should all have the VHS tapes now - enjoy! Let me know if there's anyone out there who never got their package.

[The Crotch]

Well, I was away for Easter and just got back to the city. So...

*heads to get his tape*

[Revolution]

if anyone is done with this game (overkill) and doesnt want it, i'll trade them 1:1 with MadWorld~mint condition

[The Crotch]

That is an insanely tempting offer, friend.

[Revolution]

That is an insanely tempting offer, friend.

would you be interested in said offer?

[Snake2715]

cool stuff guys, really cool.

I just took the plunge and bought madworld... overkill is next.

[RubyEclipse]

If you liked MadWorld, you'll have a blast with Overkill. Grab a friend for co-op and things are even better. :)

[lilboo]

Dear This Game.

Can you go on sale.. like a good below $40 sale or just drop in price in general?
That'd be swell.

~LB

[jello00]

Just go buy it used at Gamestop and then return it within the week for the refund. There's really no need to buy this game and keep it -- at least I didnt think so. It's fun, but you put it in the Wii and finish it all in one sitting.

You can also rent it or just Goozex it and then send it back out.

Just my thoughts.

[The Crotch]

Just go buy it used at Gamestop and then return it within the week for the refund. There's really no need to buy this game and keep it -- at least I didnt think so. It's fun, but you put it in the Wii and finish it all in one sitting.

You can also rent it or just Goozex it and then send it back out.

Just my thoughts.Like I've said, it can function as a good drinking game.

[Doomed]

It has become my goal to play all lightgun-style Wii games. HotD: Overkill is the best one I've played so far.

HotD: Overkill
Ghost Squad
Wild West Guns
---Need to play---
RE: Umbrella Chronicles
RE: Darkside Chronicles
HotD 2 & 3
NERF N-Strike
Target: Terror (for the lulz)

and probably some WiiWare too. (Onslaught IIRC) Am I missing any?

[The Crotch]

What about that one Duck Hunter game?

[RubyEclipse]

House of the Dead 2 and 3 is pretty good, quite a bit of content and it's at a lower price ($30 I believe). There are also some extras and quite a bit of good co-op action for replay later on.

The stories are not as good as Overkill, but the games are still good - spent a few days with my little bro playing it nonstop when I first got it.

[Kaoz]

It has become my goal to play all lightgun-style Wii games. HotD: Overkill is the best one I've played so far.

HotD: Overkill
Ghost Squad
Wild West Guns
---Need to play---
RE: Umbrella Chronicles
RE: Darkside Chronicles
HotD 2 & 3
NERF N-Strike
Target: Terror (for the lulz)

and probably some WiiWare too. (Onslaught IIRC) Am I missing any?


By light gun I assume you mean rail shooter? If so that's not onslaught. It's a fps (lot of arcade feel and very linear, but you control your movements)

also, lol@target terror

[gaxur]

I think 2 and 3 is down to $20 now. Onslaught is an FPS, not a light gun game. Link's Crossbow Training is largely made up of light gun, although there are some shooter portions.

Since you counted Darkside Chronicles, I assume you include upcoming games too, so don't forget Dead Space: Extraction. I think MOH: Heroes 2 has a light-gun mode, although I'm not sure about that.

[Kaoz]

I think 2 and 3 is down to $20 now. Onslaught is an FPS, not a light gun game. Link's Crossbow Training is largely made up of light gun, although there are some shooter portions.

Since you counted Darkside Chronicles, I assume you include upcoming games too, so don't forget Dead Space: Extraction. I think MOH: Heroes 2 has a light-gun mode, although I'm not sure about that.

Hotd 2&3 retails at 30 still. But is on sale for 16 at newegg right now if anyone is looking for it.

MoH H2 does have an on rails mode (called arcade mode) in addition to a fps campaign. It follows the main story mode, but I have heard some parts get cut from it.

[Baron O Hell]

Loving the game so far. Just finished the train level. It is kind of funny how the game gets easier as you go along instead of harder.

[Kaijufan]

I just got the game today and I'm loving it. I've only got to the carnival level, but so far the game is really funny and shooting zombies is fun. It seems like it will be worth the $30 I paid for it.

[RelentlessRolento]

I just got it yesterday, while fun, it's nowhere as good and well paced as HotD II.

[jman619]

I just got it today from Amazon. It is 19.99 at Best Buy now after I paid 30 for it at Amazon. I feel it was worth it.

[RubyEclipse]

I just got it today from Amazon. It is 19.99 at Best Buy now after I paid 30 for it at Amazon. I feel it was worth it.

The ice cream truck scene makes it completely worth it. 8-)

[manlai]

I bought it with madworld during the BB sale thing. Trying to plow through MW so I can put it up for sale before starting Overkill. Besides, I have a buddy who'd love the chance to play through it along with me so I've been waiting. I'm glad to see it getting a good word here as I love the arcade HOTD's. I'm itching to try out the hand cannon I just got for it.

[bornrunnin31]

This game is also now on clearance at Target stores. Go grab one now for only $35!

[equest943]

Great freaking game. The part right before the last boss is classic, and the characters are all awesome. The developers absolutely nailed it. If more people weren't on their whole "Wii is for kids, all the games suck, motion control sucks, BUT Natal is awesome" pedestals, then they wouldn't miss out on games like this. The camera movement made me dizzy at times, but the fact that they added extras, extra modes, and you can't get all the weapons on your first run through make it worth it.

Oh yeah, and I guess it wouldn't be proper to talk about the game unless I added motherfucker somewhere. So...fucking motherfucker.

[crunchewy]

Last night I finally got a chance to try the game out, with the game passing through my possession temporarily... and it definitely seems like a lot of fun, but I'd really want to play it with a zapper or other gun attachment. It's a little weird playing it just with the remote and I like the idea of turning off the on-screen site and using your aim to make the shots (love that you can do that and that it calibrates). So I'm definitely going to have to pick this game up at some point.

[lilboo]

:drool:

Just got my $17.98 copy from Amazon. We played the first 3 levels and love this game so far. They need to make a new Ghost Squad now :lol:

[Doomed]

OMG!
Look what I found buried in the HotD: O minisite!
It's called "Overkill Fansite Kit". Along with the usual screenshots and logos, there's a folder called "Suffer Like G Did".

hint.jpg - Typing of the Dead title screen [!!!!!!!!]
mwpirates.jpg - Madworld screenshot with Jolly Roger flag
tails_doll.jpg - *shudder*



Welcome... friends.



You've completed our hidden trail of terrifying folder-after-folder torture, and for your troubles, we present to you this batch of Overkill boss art, never before seen by the unwavering eyes of the internet.



How could anyone do this.
The naming structure is really well done too. Is SEGA fucking with us, or were they trying to guage how many people would buy a TotD remake by putting this stuff in here? Unfortunately, nobody cared enough until a year after it came out. :lol:

Lightgun style games on Wii

HotD: Overkill
Ghost Squad
Wild West Guns
RE: Umbrella Chronicles
Link's Crossbow Training
Wii Play
NERF N-Strike
HotD 2 & 3
---Need to play---
Dead Space
MoH: Heroes
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 ?
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party ?
Target: Terror
Ultimate Duck Hunting ?
---To be released---
10/27 Nerf 2: N Strike Elite
11/17 Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles

[QiG]

Oh yeah, and I guess it wouldn't be proper to talk about the game unless I added motherfucker somewhere. So...fucking motherfucker.

That's ironic ;)

Dug this one up last weekend and finished it out today. I abso-fuckin'-lutely love popping motherfucking heads with shotguns in videogames and the auto shotty was a MUST for me as soon as I had the funds; needless to say it delivered and made the starting gun seem like a BB gun in comparison (couldn't get a goregasm for the life of me with it).

My *only* gripe about the game was the slowdowns and stutters here and there which threw me off mid-combo but it doesn't ruin the experience. Game has top notch presentation and ambiance and you can tell that this is what the developers had in mind when they set out to make it. Hopefully there will be a sequel.

[Lone_Prodigy]

I wish I could find this game. It's still $40 at most retailers and when it was on sale for $15 new at one store everyone bought them for trade fodder. fucking hoarders.

[mattyp33]

check Wal-Mart, I picked a copy up last week for $19.96.

-mattyp