The House of the Dead III

 Xbox
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    100
    Playing this game is like walking into a real horror movie. It's well thought out and you never now exactly what is behind the next door.
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  2. Play Magazine
    90
    The best looking light gun game I have ever seen. This thing is astounding. [Nov 2002, p.94]
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  3. GamerWeb Xbox
    85
    There's more under the hood than a simple half hour of shooting. Sure, the game is short, but with all of the extras included, the shelf life of this game extends longer than many other releases on the market.
  5. Gaming Age
    83
    It could be the best 50 (game only), 90 (game + 1 gun), or even 120 (game + 2 guns) dollars well spent, depending on your appetite.
  6. IGN
    81
    A good, straight-up, mindless shooter, HOTD III does something unique in that you don't really need a light gun to enjoy it...The game's biggest drawback is the length, which is too small even for a shooter.
  7. TotalGames.net
    80
    Running at a rate which manages to put "Time Crisis" to shame, HOTD3 is an accelerated, highly detailed, classic arcade shoot-íem-up which will keep you in a constant state of high alert verging on panic, right through to the final frame.
  8. GameShark
    80
    A no-brainer for fans of the genre. Those new to light-gun games will enjoy it too. However, for the longtime gamer who's tried of the genre, The House of the Dead III won't offer anything new to hook them.
  9. GamePro
    80
    More variety in the levels and mini-games would have made it an absolute must-have.
  10. Armchair Empire
    78
    The best-looking House of the Dead game to date. It’s cartoony, gory, and downright gorgeous. And there’s never a hint of slowdown.
  11. GamingTrend
    77
    A good game. It just has no longevity and should just be a rent unless you are really hard up for a shooter.
  12. TeamXbox
    76
    It really gives the sensation of an adrenaline rush as you play this game.

Awards & Rankings

77
#77 Best Xbox Game of 2002
73
#73 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
23
#23 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. how_are_u
    Jul 28, 2014
    8
    If you like rail shooters, this one is a definite pick-up. Mow down zombies as fast as you can with your shotgun, and also a complete versionIf you like rail shooters, this one is a definite pick-up. Mow down zombies as fast as you can with your shotgun, and also a complete version of The House of The Dead 2 is included (which I'm sure must have hurt The House of The Dead 2's sales after 2002). Really fun game I've played for many years. Excellent.… Full Review »
  2. BryanS.
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    Intense game that keeps you wired long after you finish. HotD2 is also a great addition. Great game.
  3. DustinB.
    Jun 13, 2003
    10
    Lots of blood good graphica. nice design./ good guns. looks like the best game ever.
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