Sega Dreamcast · Shoot 'em Up
The House of the Dead 2
Co-op
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 (originally 1998) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Sega Wow |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | The House of the Dead |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Sega Wow and published by Sega, The House of the Dead 2 arrived on the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 as a shoot 'em up. This Dreamcast release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998.
It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 28 Dreamcast shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the The House of the Dead series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Zombie Revenge. The series also appears on other systems with The House of the Dead (Saturn) and The Pinball of the Dead (GBA). Sega Wow also made Skies of Arcadia, Sega GT and Alien Front Online for the Dreamcast.
The House of the Dead 2 supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing The House of the Dead 2 is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
The House of the Dead 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
The House of the Dead 2 FAQ
When did The House of the Dead 2 come out on the Dreamcast?
The House of the Dead 2 was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999; the original game dates back to 1998.
Who made The House of the Dead 2?
It was developed by Sega Wow and published by Sega.
Is The House of the Dead 2 multiplayer?
Yes. The House of the Dead 2 supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does The House of the Dead 2 take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, The House of the Dead 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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