Sega’s “The House of the Dead” 1 & 2 Are Getting Remakes

[Tsing]

Sega's classic zombie-and-monster-slaying light gun arcade shooters are getting a revival. Although the publisher couldn't give any specifics in regard to platforms and/or release dates, Forever Entertainment confirmed on Twitter yesterday it had signed up to produce enhanced versions of "The House of the Dead" and "The House of the Dead 2."

Forever Entertainment is the same company behind the Panzer Dragoon remakes for the Nintendo Switch, so they could be headed there. According to earlier reports, the remakes would have "new graphics adapted to modern standards and slightly modified gameplay."

Fans will be thrilled to learn, however, that the original script - brought to legendarily awful life by some of gaming's best-worst voice acting - will reportedly be left in tact. Quite how Forever intends to handle the whole light gun aspect of the experience, though, remains to be seen.

 

[Burticus]

No light guns, no care. Probably a Switch (and/or phone port?) port just like you said.

I used to have HOTD on Dreamcast with 2 light guns on my ancient rear projection 60" TV. Always a blast at parties. Oh the hand and arm cramps for playing for hours with the light guns....

 

[blkt]

No light guns, no care.

Hopefully "The Typing of The Dead" modes will be included.

 

[Esso]

Hopefully "The Typing of The Dead" modes will be included.

Totally agree... would love see a proper make of this. PSA: ToTD 'Overkill' is ahhh not a great for kids, of you were feeling nostalgic about the original and how awesome it was for a small LAN game to help your wee ones improve their typing kills. Stay away .