The House of the Dead: Overkill [Wii]

[Eight Rooks]

Oh, true. I just pre-ordered two guns and a CE - should be picking them up tomorrow.

[Adam Stone]

Yeah, just seen you can get them seperately. I hate - well, hate is probably a too strong a word for a piece of plastic, let's say dislike - the buggering zapper but i'm very keen to try this hand cannon out

[Riskbreaker]

There is a limited edition box set with 2 mini shotgun wiimote shells. However i am using the Wii Zapper, i would not see it working with just the Wiimote.

It's playable without a Wiimote case, you'll get cramp and it's not ideal but it's doable. I'm waiting for the Hand Cannon case to arrive and have been playing it quite happily with just the mote.

[KIT786]

I've only played a bit, but can definitely agree with what has so far been said about this, its simply awesome!!

The game also features minigames and a mode i am yet to unlock

Not that i've unlocked it or anything but I think that might be

->Open Spoiler<-

Director's Cut

Don't know if anyone saw in the manual its say, but loved it were its written

... and you are prohibited from commenting on interent forums reguarding The House of the Dead: Overkill until you have beaten it

[The Mole]

I am sure they will not mind, i have mainly good things to say.

I think the Wii Zapper works very well for this. I think because you do not need the nunchuck its easier to hold and control.

[SuperBeatBoy]

The wii zapper reminds me of a better super scope...

[yesteryeargames]

got this today its great ,

[Adam Stone]

hehe, i'm just about to chuck on my scarf and pop into town to get this little beauty. I've always loved the house of the dead games - spent far too much on them in the arcades over the years and spent hours on No. 2 on the dreamcast. Cannot wait to delve into this... Right, that's it... i'm off to get it - and you know what, i'm not even going to shave! ha! how's that being keen...

:-p

[Extra Terrestrial]

I reckon I'll get this at some point.

It will be my first Wii game since... de Blob! That was a good game but it certainly came out a while back now.



Is this good enough with the Wii Zapper or should I buy another (better) third party alternative?

[charlesr]

Is the camera nudge a persistent thing, or do you have to hold it down?
Adam, I need to come round and try this at yours. I'll bring my Nyko.

[Adam Stone]

Sounds good to me matey. I'm off work next week so maybe somewhen then?

I've just got back with it! Got the handcannon for only &#163;7 (half price when bought with the game) - Bargain! Right, time to kill some zombies! :-D

[Geoff D]

Impressions of the Hand Cannon please Adam - Eurogamer weren't too struck by it, but I'd much rather hear from someone here.

[Adam Stone]

I don't believe this! Just opened the god damn case and they didn't put the CD in!

*curses*

Back to town i trek *curses some more*

edit: Yep, i'll post some impressions later - i'll also try out my zapper to see how that plays. Can't believe those buggers didn't put the game in the case though, how frustrating. heh, still.. i can see the funny side :-)

[Extra Terrestrial]

Got the handcannon for only &#163;7 (half price when bought with the game).

Am I missing something obvious? Is that the games (official) gun-attachment for the Wii remote or something?

Oh, have a shave first before you play it.



:EDIT: Whoops... I spoke a little too soon.

[Adam Stone]

Just got back! Bloody gamestation....

Time to get into this beast :-D

edit: Ha! This is brilliant. I'm playing the first level now and its instantly class stuff - even little things like the menu screens are slickly done - love the music too. I'm usng the hand cannon without the cursor on and it works asolutely perfectly - just like a arcade- light gun experience. There's a pleasant weight to the gun too, and a satisfying click when you press the b trigger to fire. I'm currently playing by resting on the back of the settle, proper gun-styley.

Despite the odd hitch in the framerate, the visuals are very solid. Anyhoo, blah blah - there's more killing to be done :-)