The House of the Dead 4

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Apr 17, 2012
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Gaming Age
    Apr 23, 2012
    91
    More quality arcade ports like this that are priced appropriately is definitely a step in the right direction, and overall it's a great purchase if you tend to enjoy House of the Dead.
  2. Games Master UK
    Jun 25, 2012
    83
    Plenty of fast, bloody carnage. [Aug 2012, p.79]
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  3. Play UK
    May 13, 2012
    82
    Brilliant fun. [Issue#218, p.81]
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  5. Push Square
    May 3, 2012
    80
    House of the Dead 4's crawl onto PSN brings the zombie-infested action of the arcades right into your house of the living. At about the same cost as a pocketful of quarters, you can grab a friend and Move controllers and relive the arcade experience from the relative safety of your home.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 27, 2012
    80
    Short but sweet, House of the Dead 4 is old-school zombie blasting at its best. If you need an excuse to dust off PS Move, then this is it.
  7. SpazioGames
    Apr 25, 2012
    80
    The new HD version of HOTD is a perfect porting of the last chapter of Sega franchise, thanks to the good visual impact and well-implemented Move mechanics. The main mode is short but intense, and two additional chapters give more time to spend into the title. The price is competitive and the fun guaranteed.
  8. NZGamer
    Apr 25, 2012
    78
    This game feels just right in duration and should be worthwhile for horror fans looking to get more use out of their dusty Move controllers this Winter.
  9. Digital Chumps
    Apr 19, 2012
    78
    A very welcomed addition to the PSN and to my game collection, The House of the Dead 4 finally comes home.
  10. Vandal
    Apr 18, 2012
    75
    One of the games that takes the most advantage of motion sensing, and probably the most favoured genre by the PS Move. Also, the game had never been released on consoles, so it is a great opportunity to relive the arcade experience.
  11. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jun 12, 2012
    70
    If you've been looking for an excuse to dust off your Move controller, this is it. [June 2012, p80]
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  12. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    May 30, 2012
    70
    This shooter's mindless, gun-centric amusement is delicious junk food for our itchy trigger fingers. [July 2012, p.85]
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  13. Meristation
    Apr 17, 2012
    70
    House of the Dead 4 demonstrates that the classic formula of FPS games on rails is still really fun. The format of downloable content fits perfectly this genre for the amount of content, making the price really attractive. The PS3 port works well, with nice HD graphics and greatly adapted to use Move as the input controller. If you are an arcade lover, this game is for you.
  14. 3DJuegos
    Apr 18, 2012
    69
    House of the Dead 4 does a good job implementing Move into the classic formula of FPS games on rails.
  15. CD-Action
    Jun 6, 2012
    65
    The House of the Dead 4 is enjoyable but also a couple of years late. If you like light gun shooters I advise you to pick up The House of Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut (if you haven't done so yet). [July 2012, p.82]
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  16. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 18, 2012
    50
    Go for last year's Overkill for your undead shooting needs. [July 2012, p.115]
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Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best PS3 Game of 2012
68
#68 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2012

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. ArkonBlade
    May 9, 2012
    9
    More Rail shooters for the PS3 and more reason to use your PS Move if you have one. its a fast paced rail shooter with zombies rushing youMore Rail shooters for the PS3 and more reason to use your PS Move if you have one. its a fast paced rail shooter with zombies rushing you 4-12 at a time and its lots of fun especially with a PS Move. The graphics look great the voice acting is cheesey like it should be (wish it was more like (HOTD OverKill) and best of all its at the nice price of just $10 . The game is very short like about 25 min long and you also have SP mode which is like a new story mode which will about double that but its alot of fun running through again trying to beat your score or others online . I've always had a love for theese games since back in the arcade and since we have never been drowning in them they are always still fun to play . i Hope sega keeps bringing some more of that HOTD fun to the PS3 for us hopefully though in a bigger game like Overkill but if this is what we have to settle for i will still be happy with it.… Full Review »
  2. Minemon106
    Jul 13, 2020
    0
    I played the Arcade version years ago but the PS3 version is nearly identical (But the arcade version is better in my opinion) So I'll justI played the Arcade version years ago but the PS3 version is nearly identical (But the arcade version is better in my opinion) So I'll just say it here, This game is good, Don't listen to the critics… Full Review »
  3. CPD98
    Oct 16, 2014
    1
    Es un juego cutre con mayúsculas, es de 2012 y parece la primera entrega: gráficos del siglo pasado, un control tosco, diversión nula, unaEs un juego cutre con mayúsculas, es de 2012 y parece la primera entrega: gráficos del siglo pasado, un control tosco, diversión nula, una trama sin interés, un jefe final fácil...
    Alucino de que tenga tanta nota...    … Full Review »
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