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Award: Recommended March 2009
March 2009
 
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The editors liked

  • A refreshing culthorror movie twist on classic House of the Dead
  • Great zombie types
  • Fantastically cheesy grindhouse atmosphere
  • Some of the bestlooking graphics on the Wii
  • Plenty of unlockables to keep you going
  • Features a song titled "Suffer Like G Did".
  • Bloody
  • Gory
  • And obscene
  • Lots of fun
  • Zombie killing fun
  • Intense action
  • Great graphics
  • Solid design
  • Surprising replayability
  • Hardcore…on the Wii!

The editors didn't like

  • Humor gets annoying fast
  • Game gets laggy at times
  • Limited replay value
  • Frequently stuttering frame rate
  • Bizarre clipping and popup graphical issues.
  • Not for children or closed minded individuals
  • Dialogue can get old and be goofy
  • Tries too hard to be funny (and fails)
  • Frame rate issues
  • Gun is sometimes unresponsive
  • Bosses are too easy

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  Published: 2009-02-12, review by: videogamer.com

  • Hugely entertaining, Great production values, Something almost unimaginable on Wii, At its core it's only a lightgun shooter...

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  Published: 2009-02-11, review by: 1up.com

  • Abstract:  If you are under the age of 18, House of the Dead: Overkill is not for you. In fact, you shouldn't even be reading this review. Overkill is filled with things that would not appeal to adolescents, such as strippers, zombies exploding in sprays of blood...

 
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  Published: 2009-02-10, review by: gamepro.com

  • A refreshing culthorror movie twist on classic House of the Dead, great zombie types
  • Humor gets annoying fast, game gets laggy at times, limited replay value

 
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  Published: 2008-10-31, review by: ign.com

  • Abstract:  Oh, Wii, how youve widened the avenue for a reemergence of arcade-style shooters with your not-quite-a-lightgun infrared pointer. Sure, Links Crossbow Training with the gimmicky Zapper attachment. And yes, special on-rails modes in first-person shoot...

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  Published: 2009-04-28, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • A refreshing cult-horror movie twist on classic House of the Dead, great zombie types
  • Humour gets annoying fast, game gets laggy at times, limited replay value
  • Fans of House of the Dead and horrendously cheesy 70s horror flicks will definitely get a kick out of House of the Dead: Overkill, a flawed but tremendously fun shooter for the Wii. ...

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  Published: 2009-03-02, review by: impulsegamer.com

  • Abstract:  Eddie Millarion9.1 The classic SEGA series “House of the Dead” returns on the Nintendo Wii which throws a whole new spin to the franchise and gameplay. The game pays homage to the exploitation movies of the 70’s and more specifically, Robert Rodriguez...

 
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  Published: 2009-04-03, review by: stuff.co.nz

  • Abstract:  The House of the Dead: Overkill is the latest in a long line of zombie-hunting titles that date back to the Saturn. It tells of the series roots in one of the goriest games to hit the Wii. In this instalment, you - and a friend, via cooperative play -...

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  Published: 2009-03-31, review by: nzgamer.com

  • Abstract:  The House of the Dead: Overkill is the latest in a long line of zombie-hunting titles that date back to the Saturn. It tells of the series' roots in one of the goriest games to hit the Wii.In this instalment, you - and a friend, via cooperative play - ...

 
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  Published: 2009-03-26, review by: gameplanet.co.nz

  • The humour. Killing zombies is satisfying. The combo meter elicits tension and excitement.
  • Boss battles are boring.

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  Published: 2009-04-21, review by: yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk

  • Ridiculously funny Grindhouse theme, Brings back the retro arcade gameplay we loved, Great fun to play with a friend
  • Too short for the un-ambitious, Suffers from lagging issues

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