A remake of the classic light-gun arcade game The House of the Dead 2 is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The news comes after the game received an ESRB rating, a clear indication of its impending release. The House of the Dead 2, originally released in arcades in 1998, has been in the works for a while, with developers initially hinting at its development in 2019. The game’s official Twitter account also confirmed the remake earlier this year.
The ESRB summary of The House of the Dead 2: Remake’s Mature rating provides a glimpse into the game’s intense action. It describes a rail shooter where players take on the role of an agent battling zombies and mutant creatures in Venice, Italy. The gameplay involves shooting and killing creatures, resulting in graphic depictions of decapitation, dismemberment, and blood splatters. The fast-paced action is accompanied by gunfire, screams, and explosions. The ESRB summary also mentions scenes of civilians being attacked and killed by enemy creatures.
While Forever Entertainment, the developer behind the first The House of the Dead remake, has been teasing The House of the Dead 2: Remake for years, this latest development suggests that a release is finally on the horizon. Fans of the original game can now anticipate another thrilling zombie-slaying experience, complete with the signature corny dialogue and satisfying light-gun gameplay that made the series a hit in the late 90s.
