The House of the Dead III

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Feb 14, 2012
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15

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  1. aspentitan
    Feb 16, 2012
    7
    Again I consider an 8 rating to be a must have game but this one falls into the 7 catagory, just a fun game worth the money. Actually for $7 this is a great pickup. I will say that this game is not mind blowing and House of the Dead Overkill is a much better game with better pacing and railing. This game feels a bit generic and the pacing seems off as it was designed for variousAgain I consider an 8 rating to be a must have game but this one falls into the 7 catagory, just a fun game worth the money. Actually for $7 this is a great pickup. I will say that this game is not mind blowing and House of the Dead Overkill is a much better game with better pacing and railing. This game feels a bit generic and the pacing seems off as it was designed for various controllers such as the PS3 sharpshooter with move, or just the move controller or you can also use the normal dual shock ps3 controller. You will have to customize your game settings based on each controller. On the hardest setting the game is very easy with the dual shock but with the move you are less stable and require an easier setting. The game is chaotic moving left, right, over here over there and is generic in its presentation. I prefer the House of the Dead Overkill version as it was a single version designed for a single controller. There are 5 quick and easy chapters in this game so not much there. But and the big but is here that this game is a mere $5 if you are a playstation plus member and still only $7 if you are not. For those prices the price tag is at least worth a weekend of fun to be had.… Expand
  2. FriedConsole
    Feb 17, 2012
    8
    Awesome light shooter fun. Probably the best onrails shooter I have played with the Move. I can't see this game being fun without the Move. Only problem I had was that the T trigger has to be completely disengaged for it to shoot again. I wound up just using the top Move button and I can shoot a lot faster. It can be unforgiving as Ranked mode only gives you the equivalent of 1 gameAwesome light shooter fun. Probably the best onrails shooter I have played with the Move. I can't see this game being fun without the Move. Only problem I had was that the T trigger has to be completely disengaged for it to shoot again. I wound up just using the top Move button and I can shoot a lot faster. It can be unforgiving as Ranked mode only gives you the equivalent of 1 game without a continue. Surprisingly playing the same game over and over doesn't get boring because there are multiple paths to choose. Well worth the $7as I have put more money into the arcade version in an hour.… Expand
  3. Marick
    May 5, 2015
    3
    [PC]. It is not really a horror game that is set. It's full of action but the story and voice acting very badly .
  4. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    Arcade-perfect port of the 1998 light gun game. At only $7, it's a good purchase for fans. There are multiple pathways that lead to three different endings. Options include four difficulty levels, gore detail, targeting reticules and the color of blood. There is also a Time Attack mode, leaderboards and a behind-the-scenes video. Gameplay is fast and simple; you target the undead with aArcade-perfect port of the 1998 light gun game. At only $7, it's a good purchase for fans. There are multiple pathways that lead to three different endings. Options include four difficulty levels, gore detail, targeting reticules and the color of blood. There is also a Time Attack mode, leaderboards and a behind-the-scenes video. Gameplay is fast and simple; you target the undead with a shotgun and blast away. The undead characters are colorful, the dialogue is cheesy and the boss fights are fun. If you're a Resident Evil fan, then you'll enjoy this retro shooter. Perfect for the Halloween season! I'd rate it with a 7.2 out of 10.… Expand

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64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Multiplayer.it
    May 10, 2012
    65
    The House of the Dead 3 HD is a good, fun arcade port that works great with the Move, but after an hour it becomes a bit boring and repetitive. If you enjoyed House of the Dead games in the arcade, this is your game, otherwise look elsewhere.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Apr 3, 2012
    71
    Truly dire voice acting. [May 2012, p.89]
  3. ZTGD
    Mar 9, 2012
    53
    The Move controls may be great, but the game seems irrelevant in the current landscape, bringing nothing new to the franchise, genre or console.
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