- Publisher: Sega
- Release Date: Oct 24, 2002
- Also On: PlayStation 3
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Fantastic short-term shooting jollies with superb atmosphere, but the size of the thing makes it difficult to recommend. [GamesMaster]
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyThere's a good and varied crop of creeps to slaughter, but, sadly, using the Xbox controller with its imprecise analog stick to blast said creeps is more chore than it is pleasure. [Dec 2002, p.250]
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New to this series is the ability to mow down multiple enemies at once, enhanced graphics, a variety of endings and new creatures.
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Xbox Nation MagazineEverything here blows up real well, and it's oddly beautiful to witness the rich pageant of the undead splattered in a magnificent hail of hot video lead. [Winter 2002, p.91]
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GMR MagazineA fun ride that ends far too early. [May 2004, p.94]
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Fans of the genre (who will definitely buy a gun) should get a couple hours of enjoyment.
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There's something truly cathartic about blasting hordes of zombies, and that just never gets old. Zombies may not get any respect, but they sure do make great gun fodder.
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Just like some of its zombies, this game lacks meat.
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Official Xbox MagazineA hard game to review simply because it's so very, very good in almost all the right places except for its length. [Dec 2002, p.105]
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GameNowThe man with the lightgun is king, and the man without it is zombie chow. [Dec 2002, p.62]
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I wish it had gone for more stuff, particularly given the power of the Xbox (like how about highly destructive environments, instead of blasting the odd box?), and given that House of the Dead II is probably the better game. But hey, why complain when you get two games in one?
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Game InformerBut after spending a mere 30 minutes to complete the adventure, you'll soon discover that there's too little sustenance to provide a satisfying portion of gameplay.[Nov 2002, p.138]
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If you're already worn out on the gameplay of other rail-based light-gun games, you'll find little to draw you back in House of the Dead III.
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The game does up the Zombie count to an immeasurable level, whilst the levels are extremely large and full of scenic touches.
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What brings this game down is its completion time. Most players will finish the game in half an hour.
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Great looking zombie-splattering will have the girls and other casual observers fighting for control of your lightgun, but real gamers will chew quickly through this light zombie snack.
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The entire game can be completed within 30 minutes, roughly translating into five minutes apiece for each of the game’s five chapters and prologue.
Awards & Rankings
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#73 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#23 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 16
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Mixed: 6 out of 16
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Negative: 1 out of 16
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Jul 28, 2014
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BryanS.Jul 14, 2006Intense game that keeps you wired long after you finish. HotD2 is also a great addition. Great game.
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DustinB.Jun 13, 2003Lots of blood good graphica. nice design./ good guns. looks like the best game ever.