The House of the Dead 2 Co-op
Sega Saturn · Shoot 'em Up
The House of the Dead
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 (originally 1996) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Sega Wow |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| 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 arrived on the Sega Saturn in 1998 as a shoot 'em up. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.
It landed about 3 years into the Saturn's life. Other notable Saturn releases from 1998 include Deep Fear, Panzer Dragoon Saga and Burning Rangers. Among the 33 Saturn shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the The House of the Dead series. The series also appears on other systems with Zombie Revenge (Dreamcast) and The House of the Dead 2 (Dreamcast). Sega Wow also made Deep Fear, Sakura Wars 2: Thou Shalt Not Die and Die Hard Arcade for the Saturn.
The House of the Dead supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing The House of the Dead 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 walkthroughs & guides
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The House of the Dead FAQ
When did The House of the Dead come out on the Saturn?
The House of the Dead was released for the Sega Saturn in 1998; the original game dates back to 1996.
Who made The House of the Dead?
It was developed by Sega Wow and published by Sega.
Is The House of the Dead multiplayer?
Yes. The House of the Dead supports up to 2 players.
How long does The House of the Dead take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, The House of the Dead 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.
Read more about The House of the Dead on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.