The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return

 Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 11, 2008
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
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  1. GameDaily
    80
    Although you can beat both games in a matter of hours, their pick up and play nature makes them worth revisiting several times. Sega should have included the original, but for $29.99, we'll let it slide.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    A great value for the money. It’s a fantastic multiplayer game, and even if you’re just duel-wielding by your lonesome, blowing zombies apart is incredibly fun.
  3. Nintendo Gamer
    79
    A brilliant Zapper title with plenty to offer. [May 2008, p.52]
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  5. Computer and Video Games
    79
    A classic slice of arcade action. While it's a crying shame the first and fourth games are absent, Return is still a brilliant Zapper title with plenty to offer.
  6. Console Monster
    76
    If pointing at the screen and shooting is missing in your life and you are craving a killing Zombie romp, these classics now available on the Nintendo Wii seem the perfect choice to fill this void.
  7. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    76
    This has two perfect ports, both of which are fun, but a new game would have been much better. [May 2008, p.88]
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  8. Game Informer
    75
    These games look fairly dated and the bonus content here is a little thin. Shooter fans who’ve already had their fill of "Umbrella Chronicles" and "Ghost Squad" might find this worth checking out.

Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best Wii Game of 2008
15
#15 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
8
#8 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 47
  3. Negative: 2 out of 47
  1. SyntJohan
    Jan 8, 2012
    9
    It's a perfect game for the Wii. I don't know the price (I hope it's low), but I don't understand becouse it takes only 66/100 from criticIt's a perfect game for the Wii. I don't know the price (I hope it's low), but I don't understand becouse it takes only 66/100 from critic reviews. Ok, it's an old game, it's a "simple" arcade game...but this is The House of the Dead; everyone knows this game..If you want to have this game in your living room (not a Pc version, where you shoot with the mouse), now you can! And you can "shoot the TV" . It's perfect for this console, and I think that anyone would enjoy this game, especially in 2 players mode.… Full Review »
  2. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 8, 2023
    7
    A good port of two classic light gun games. Each one lasts about 40 minutes, but they are fast-paced and fun. Both titles include extraA good port of two classic light gun games. Each one lasts about 40 minutes, but they are fast-paced and fun. Both titles include extra challenge modes. While solo play can be enjoyable, it's best to co-op with a buddy. This is a must have for series fans thanks to the motion controls. My main complaint would be the exclusion of the first "House". Overall, I would rate this with a 7.5 out of 10.… Full Review »
  3. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    [RU]
    Может с критиками что-то не так, но мне этот сборник очень понравился. Да, хотелось бы, чтобы они добавили первую часть, но даже при    [RU]
    Может с критиками что-то не так, но мне этот сборник очень понравился. Да, хотелось бы, чтобы они добавили первую часть, но даже при этом, играется очень бодро и весело!    … Full Review »
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