The House of the Dead: Overkill

 Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Feb 10, 2009
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  • Summary: The House of the Dead: Overkill charges you with mowing down waves of infected, blood-thirsty zombies in a last-ditch effort to survive Bayou City and uncover the horrific truth behind the origins of The House of the Dead. A pulp-style take on the classic SEGA light-gun shoot 'em upThe House of the Dead: Overkill charges you with mowing down waves of infected, blood-thirsty zombies in a last-ditch effort to survive Bayou City and uncover the horrific truth behind the origins of The House of the Dead. A pulp-style take on the classic SEGA light-gun shoot 'em up franchise. Back when the famous Agent G was still fresh out of the academy, he teamed up with hard-boiled bad-ass Agent Washington to investigate stories of mysterious disappearances in small-town Louisiana. Little did they know what blood-soaked mutant horror would await them in the streets and swamps of Bayou City. Pulp Funk Horror - Zombie cool, one of the most popular shooter classics injected with a whole new retro b-movie look. An utterly in-your-face zombie-dismembering blast. Non-stop light-gun style action on Wii, blow apart zombies for high-score thrills. Co-op action on Wii. Bring a friend and play the game as intended in your own buddy action movie as two of the meanest mofos in video gaming. Relentless, gore-drenched, over-the-top action - Only the coolest, most cold-hearted agent’s going to keep his head against the zombie flood. Use "Slow-Mofo Time" to make the perfect head-popping shot and "Evil Eye" to spot moments of opportunity that’ll send the whole environment up in flames. Wiimote reactions. Get knee-deep in the dead with motion-sensitive Wii-controls. Shuck a shotgun and when the zombies get too close, pistol whip jaws off or cave some heads in with the stock of your pump-action - all in stomach-churning close-up. [Sega]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. GameShark
    91
    In all seriousness, this game is exactly what Wii owners need. It’s fun, funny, violent and tuned right in to the sensibilities of the hardcore. If you love bad B-movies, and you like shooting things, this is a total no-brainer – no pun intended.
  2. GameFocus
    86
    This is the perfect evolution for a series that needed a new direction. The always fun gameplay hasn’t been altered at all, but the style is a very definite change for the better. Veterans of the series may find the more casual friendly focus of the main story mode to be a bit off-putting, but patience will pay off, as the more hardcore focused Director’s Cut is every bit as satisfying as the previous House of the Dead games and twice as ridiculous, which is by no means a bad thing.
  3. Games Master UK
    82
    A gleeful slice of adult gaming. [Mar 2009, p.66]
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  4. AceGamez
    80
    House of the Dead: Overkill is definitely something to do any day, cold and rainy or not; it's an extremely entertaining, light-hearted, pick up and play shooter.
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  5. InsideGamer.nl
    80
    To be honest, House of the Dead: OVERKILL exceeded our expectations. The whole Tarantino-esque vibe this game breathes is simply hilarious and the game doesn't hesitate to shove tons of curse words and gallons of blood in your face. The fact that you'll have seen most of the game within a week doesn't mean you shouldn't play it. Just clear your mind, get trigger happy.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    78
    The House of the Dead: Overkill isn't an epic adventure, and it actually lacks a fair bit of polish - purposely or otherwise. However, it's just the breath of putrid air the Wii needed, and in many ways it speaks to exactly what the system is all about: short bursts of great entertainment.
  7. Game Revolution
    50
    An amazingly funny game. It’s not actually good, but it manages to fail in such a stylish, over-the-top way that it’s endearing all the same. Although you’ll probably have no real desire to replay the game ever again upon completion, it’s a hoot the first time through and is absolutely worth a rental.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Folstar
    Mar 17, 2011
    10
    Critics said it's good. Other critics said it'd **** good. GRAPHICS: It is like bringing the arcade game home, watching it bang a grind houseCritics said it's good. Other critics said it'd **** good. GRAPHICS: It is like bringing the arcade game home, watching it bang a grind house film, then marveling at the abomination they produce 9/10. ADVENTURE: This story is **** brilliant.... as brilliant as it needs to be. 10/10 MECHANICS: So solid it'll rip your **** balls off.10/10 EXTRAS: Tell your friend he ain't ever seen this kind of crazy **** before and strap in for a few hours of Arcade on rails shooter classic minus all the damn quarters. 10/10 This game is what it is and it is all the **** way. If you like shooting zombies, cheesy horror, funk, and shooting zombies you will love this game!… Expand
  2. Phuz
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Only buy this if you have a dirty sense of humour. It's crude, funny and has an abysmal frame rate. That's what it is though. A crappy,Only buy this if you have a dirty sense of humour. It's crude, funny and has an abysmal frame rate. That's what it is though. A crappy, funny ,short shooter. It succeeds at that perfectly.… Expand
  4. C.Ruiz
    Feb 15, 2009
    10
    This game is one of the funnest I've played across all of my current gen consoles. It's funny, it's gory, it has great gameplayThis game is one of the funnest I've played across all of my current gen consoles. It's funny, it's gory, it has great gameplay and graphics. What more could you want? It's a little short if you just want to blast through it immediately, but it's chockfull of replayability and you'll just want to keep on playing it over and over again, especially with friends.

    I give it a 10, because even though it's a rail-shooter, that doesn't stop it from being one of the best games I've played this gen.    … Expand
  5. Retro_indepecat
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    Wii mote + accesori de pistola + aquest joc... una passada! Me'l vaig passar amb la meva dona fa un temps i ara de tan en tan el rejuguem, iWii mote + accesori de pistola + aquest joc... una passada! Me'l vaig passar amb la meva dona fa un temps i ara de tan en tan el rejuguem, i val molt la pena! L'argument es bonissim, els personatges brutals, i el fet de poder tenir un joc arcade d'aquestes caracteristiques a casa teva... un goig!!… Expand
  6. MarkVasquez
    Feb 17, 2009
    9
    Excellent addition to the House of the Dead line. There are some occasional hiccups in framerate and level load but you will most likely beExcellent addition to the House of the Dead line. There are some occasional hiccups in framerate and level load but you will most likely be caring too much about maintaining or achieving your goregasm to let it bother you.
    With the extended Directors Cut mode that opens up after defeating the game and the challenge of saving all the civilians and getting all the gold brains in order to open up trailers, artwork and behind the scenes info there is more replayability then most light gun games have ever offered.    … Expand
  7. bancandrei
    May 16, 2020
    8
    Overkill is a very good way to describe this game. Cheesy horror, offensive humor.
    One of the most underrated games of all time. This was    Overkill is a very good way to describe this game. Cheesy horror, offensive humor.
    One of the most underrated games of all time. This was pure co-op fun.
    It doesn't offer much, but what it does it does extremely well.    … Expand
  8. smiteboy
    Aug 24, 2009
    4
    Okay, this game has a great concept. But it's execution is pathetic. Played through it in about 3 hours and that's including the Okay, this game has a great concept. But it's execution is pathetic. Played through it in about 3 hours and that's including the way too long cut-scenes. I guess the developers think themselves clever writers. Way too talky and the dialog will drive you nuts. Graphics are barely PS2 quality and the boss battles are laughable. Would be an okay game about 4 years ago. I understand that they were inspired by low-budget movies. But what they ended up with is a low-budget game. No serious gamer would be interested.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#38 Best Wii Game of 2009
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#16 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#30 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009