Nintendo Wii Reviews

House of the Dead 2 and 3 Return

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD is famous for its heart-pounding pace and the great visual detail of the vast armies of unique enemies. Blasting through legions of grotesque zombies and mutated monsters, players will face-off against colossal boss creatures that will test the accuracy and skill of every Wii gamer. It’s what you and Wii have been waiting for.
Two grisly titles from the popular THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD series are being compiled into one action-packed horror shooter for the Wii. This title includes versions of The House of the Dead 2 and The House of the Dead 3 in one package. Players will be able to choose from six game modes, including the standard arcade and time attack options, and there will be single-player campaign and multiplayer modes for two players. Both versions (2 & 3) will feature the original arcade experience, complete with branching storylines, over six ghoul-filled game modes and bonus content. Re-live your glory days in the arcades and mow down packs of clawing, biting undead. Co-op gameplay – Grab a friend and destroy the undead together including Arcade mode and Original mode Gory arcade graphics – THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 & 3 RETURN retains the rich arcade graphics you love

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars The Game Is Good!!!
This is a pretty good game if you like a straight up shooter. It is simple and straight forward which is the reason it is so much fun to play. The controls are on point with the aiming and firing and it is the closest thing to the arcade that I have seen on a console – it is also just as fun. It is worth the $30. Even if you are not into shooting games this game is fun with all the horror and cheesy story line. Nintendo got this game right. This game is good to go!!!

4 Stars A must own for the fans…
While there is nothing new in this offering, it is exactly what it is advertised to be. I’ve kept my Sega Dreamcast around for several years just to play House of the Dead 2. Now it may be visiting the trade-in stack. If you loved the originals on the Dreamcast or at the local arcade, this is a “Must Own” title. This disk contains two great games for the price of one. Many hours of on-the-rail shooting await!

4 Stars Blast from the Past…Literally!
House 2 and 3 has eaten so many of my quarters in the past, so I call this My Revenge on the Coin Op! It is a good representation of the older games, and I love the feel of it with my light gun. But when I share the gun, I think it’s pretty solid even with the Wii remote. All in all, for the price it’s at now, 20 bucks, give or take, it is a no brainer. Or perhaps it’s a brain shooter…as that puts em down quickly! Okay, that was pretty corny, but heck, the game has a chessy storyline. But who cares about the story? This game is pure rail shooting at its finest. Once you beat it, get HOTD: Overkill!!!

4 Stars classic
This game is great fun just as you remember it from the arcade version. I debated between buying this and house of the dead overkill, but because of the price of hod:overkill and the reviews regarding the level of unnecessary profanity, in addition to the overly graphic depictions (such as the ending) I opted for hod 2&3 returns. I have not been disappointed by the choice, espcially since I got it on sale for $19.99. Again, the graphics are great on the Wii and the fame plays just as the arcade version, literally. Using the wiimote as the weapon works just fine. Just as in the arcade game, you get excited because you have killed all of the zombies, but then you see that you are out of credits and out of lives, the game ends and then you have to replay the level-but that is half the fun of it all. At least in this version, you don’t have to keep putting in more money to get more plays. The game is fun playing alone, but even better as a multi-player.

3 Stars Slightly disappointing.
As a kid, I remember playing these two games at the local arcade. I was pro at the games. You gotta admit that shooting zombies is fun.

I beat HOD2&3 in accumulated 1.5 hrs: not even a whole afternoon.Buying the game, you made the commitment of playing it over and over again.

I was disappointed. They made no attempt to touch up the graphics or fix glitches. All they did was take HOD2 PC mode and put it on a disc with HOD 3. There are some fun Training mode things that will help you and ultimately get you an upgrade useable in “origional mode” for NOD2.

Conclusion: Buy it and share it with a friend. It will get old after a month or two.

PS: Aim for the head and shoot everything on screen that is not a hostage! you will unlock secret endings if you score high enough. Use 2.0 caliber bullets in HOD2 in Original mode(I have it in Japanese, so i’m not sure what the translation is in the English version. you’ll know what it is when you see it)

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Popularity: 17% [?]

Ghost Squad

SEGA’s top-grossing light gun game, Ghost Squad, comes to the Wii system and replicates the excitement of the arcade experience in your home! The Ghost Squad is a Special Forces unit established in strict secrecy by the U.N. to combat terrorism and carry out special highly-classified missions without leaving a trace. As an elite member of the Ghost Squad, players will complete dangerous missions such as eliminating terrorist groups, releasing hostages, deactivating bombs, and even rescuing the U.S. President when terrorists hijack Air Force One! Using the Wii Remote, players will utilize revolutionary selectable weapons including a high-powered rifle, submachine gun and shotgun, or even engage in hand-to-hand combat. Features: Unlock 25 different tactical weapons including sniper and assault rifles, submachine guns, handguns, and more. Ghost Squad operatives on missions in complete darkness will utilize night vision, thermo vision and a flashlight to ensure that the operation is a success.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Ghost Squad = FUN
Ghost Squad is kinda a resemblance to Time Crisis with the characters and game play kinda looking like Counter Strike. I like this game and I think it’s the 2nd Best Game I own from the Wii Sports and I’ve only had my Wii for less than a week now.

2 Stars Too Short To Fully Enjoy
I bought this product because it allowed 2 shooters at once. Maybe it’s me, but I haven’t been able to figure out how to do that, after repeated tries, yet. The game only has 3 levels (or maps). After that, there’s no more. The levels that are there, are well done and of arcade quality. I just can’t give it a high rating since it just doesn’t provide “bang” for the buck due to its very short duration and lack of replay value. It does work very well with the SureShot handgun.

4 Stars Multi-Player Fun
This game is perfect for multi-player game play. I would suggest this game for group players.

5 Stars Entertaining, kids love it
Hi, we used this game on our Wii system. It is a nice shooting game that will keep you entertained for hours.

Must have if you like Action and 1st person shooting games.

5 Stars Ghoast Squad
Quick action and non-stop. Love that you can continue even after you are shot so you don’t have to start all over again. Gives you a chance to play through the whole game. Also, the voiceover is short so you are not waiting forever to get to the next set. Well made, easy to play and lots of variations.

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Popularity: 3% [?]

House of the Dead 2 and 3 Return

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD is famous for its heart-pounding pace and the great visual detail of the vast armies of unique enemies. Blasting through legions of grotesque zombies and mutated monsters, players will face-off against colossal boss creatures that will test the accuracy and skill of every Wii gamer. It’s what you and Wii have been waiting for.
Two grisly titles from the popular THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD series are being compiled into one action-packed horror shooter for the Wii. This title includes versions of The House of the Dead 2 and The House of the Dead 3 in one package. Players will be able to choose from six game modes, including the standard arcade and time attack options, and there will be single-player campaign and multiplayer modes for two players. Both versions (2 & 3) will feature the original arcade experience, complete with branching storylines, over six ghoul-filled game modes and bonus content. Re-live your glory days in the arcades and mow down packs of clawing, biting undead. Co-op gameplay – Grab a friend and destroy the undead together including Arcade mode and Original mode Gory arcade graphics – THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 & 3 RETURN retains the rich arcade graphics you love

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars I love Zombies burning!!!!!
This is a great game but get the NYKO gun. I am sorry but the crossbow just sucks. The graphic are on par with the arcade machines. If you like shooting things or horror movies then getting this game is a must.

4 Stars great arcade port
This game is pretty hard at first as you may have read from other reviews or experienced first hand in the arcade. You are limited to a certain number of continues and life but the more you play the more you can increase those through unlockable continues and other game modes. It is worth playing though if you are into zombie shoot em ups. Fast paced most of the time, really fun with two players and gun Wiimote attachments. You don’t need the nunchuk attachent for anything so just the regular styled zapper is best for this game. My opinion: A definite buy for 20 or less. Don’t get frustrated at first, keep playing until you unlock more content.

5 Stars Great Fun Especially mulitplayer
A great price for 2 arcade favorites. Especially fun with multi-players.

A perfect game for the wii console

4 Stars Just like the arcade!
Alot of people have statedthat a drawback to this game is that you can’t resume after quitting, or losing all of your lives. This to me keeps the game true to the arcade version, and makes geting through all of the levels, (and beating the game) more rewarding!

I love this game, and use it with my “Perfect Shot” pistol.

5 Stars Great Game
Great port of the arcade game. Plays well with the wii controls. Plays even better Nyko perfect shot pistols

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Popularity: 10% [?]

Ghost Squad

SEGA’s top-grossing light gun game, Ghost Squad, comes to the Wii system and replicates the excitement of the arcade experience in your home! The Ghost Squad is a Special Forces unit established in strict secrecy by the U.N. to combat terrorism and carry out special highly-classified missions without leaving a trace. As an elite member of the Ghost Squad, players will complete dangerous missions such as eliminating terrorist groups, releasing hostages, deactivating bombs, and even rescuing the U.S. President when terrorists hijack Air Force One! Using the Wii Remote, players will utilize revolutionary selectable weapons including a high-powered rifle, submachine gun and shotgun, or even engage in hand-to-hand combat. Features: Unlock 25 different tactical weapons including sniper and assault rifles, submachine guns, handguns, and more. Ghost Squad operatives on missions in complete darkness will utilize night vision, thermo vision and a flashlight to ensure that the operation is a success.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Wii Ghost Squad
It’s a fun game when you first start to play but with only three missions it starts to be the same thing over and over. Good shooter game, wii needs more of those but I think so far this is one of the better ones, wish it had more different types of levels

1 Star Crapola
One of the worst shooters. If you dont have Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicals, get that.

1 Star Way too short
This game is rally fun for untill you beat the three levels in the game! They have basicly the same three levels but change it to nighttime instead of day to pass as another level. I’m talking the same enemies in the same places, same mission. In Japan this game comes with the zapper so it is meant to be a quick short cheap game, but th en they sold it sepratly in the US as a full priced game. Unless you like to waste money, do not get this game.

5 Stars Simple shooting game – Loads of fun
Other reviews give this game negative comments but we love it. We’re not big gamers so we just wanted something simple to play that friends can play instantly when they come over. We tried the Looney Tunes shooting game, mistakenly assuming that would be simple but there were 2 remotes, 4 buttons, button combos, the joystick plus you could shake the remotes. It was too much. We just wanted something fun and easy. Ghost squad is that. All of our friends have also liked it (40ish women).

4 Stars Good replay.. Many alternate scenarios!
I really have enjoyed this game. Usually an on rails shooter like this does not have much replay, But Sega did a great job of giving you plenty of reasons to keep revisiting the missions. Branching missions, improve your rank and times etc. Which causes the game to change the scenarios each time you play through it. Cool little things. Example: one time you may go through a room that is lit normally but next time you’ll use smoke screen and have to used night vision to see through the smoke. Another time the enemies may mix it up and attack in different ways. Also you acquire many different types of weapons that will change the strategies you’ll need to use. I also like that you can get in and out of this game for a quick bit of play when you don’t have allot of time but ya need some action. It’s great game for 2 players. You can set the options individually for each player to compensate for a younger or inexperienced player. I found I prefer the Nyko Perfect Shot to the Nintendo Zapper with this game.. It’s just easier to aim with it. You can play with just the Wii Remote if you chose but it kinda diminishes the fun factor.

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Popularity: 4% [?]

House of the Dead 2 and 3 Return

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD is famous for its heart-pounding pace and the great visual detail of the vast armies of unique enemies. Blasting through legions of grotesque zombies and mutated monsters, players will face-off against colossal boss creatures that will test the accuracy and skill of every Wii gamer. It’s what you and Wii have been waiting for.
Two grisly titles from the popular THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD series are being compiled into one action-packed horror shooter for the Wii. This title includes versions of The House of the Dead 2 and The House of the Dead 3 in one package. Players will be able to choose from six game modes, including the standard arcade and time attack options, and there will be single-player campaign and multiplayer modes for two players. Both versions (2 & 3) will feature the original arcade experience, complete with branching storylines, over six ghoul-filled game modes and bonus content. Re-live your glory days in the arcades and mow down packs of clawing, biting undead. Co-op gameplay – Grab a friend and destroy the undead together including Arcade mode and Original mode Gory arcade graphics – THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 & 3 RETURN retains the rich arcade graphics you love

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Fun Especially mulitplayer
A great price for 2 arcade favorites. Especially fun with multi-players.

A perfect game for the wii console

5 Stars Very Fun!
I got this for my 9 year old and 15 year old son. And they love it!

5 Stars 2 Awsome Games for a Great Price
First of all these two games are really fun especially with friends. Second it’s a great deal because if you were to play these games in an arcade it would easily cost you $10 to finish both just once. House of the Dead 2 has N64 graphics and horrible voice-overs but is still really fun to play with friends. House of the Dead 3 has better graphics (not good but decent) and is fun because you get to use shot guns instead of pistols. After beating either you will unlock bonuses. In Hotd2 you unlock boss mode and in Hotd3 you unlock extreme mode. I do agree with other reviews how its annoying not being able to just put some more quarters into the machine when you die (especially after playing them in an arcade because every time you die you think WHERE ARE MY QUARTERS!). Overall this is a must have game for the Wii and goes great with either the zapper or the perfect shot.

4 Stars great arcade port
This game is pretty hard at first as you may have read from other reviews or experienced first hand in the arcade. You are limited to a certain number of continues and life but the more you play the more you can increase those through unlockable continues and other game modes. It is worth playing though if you are into zombie shoot em ups. Fast paced most of the time, really fun with two players and gun Wiimote attachments. You don’t need the nunchuk attachent for anything so just the regular styled zapper is best for this game. My opinion: A definite buy for 20 or less. Don’t get frustrated at first, keep playing until you unlock more content.

5 Stars Great Game
Great port of the arcade game. Plays well with the wii controls. Plays even better Nyko perfect shot pistols

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Popularity: 4% [?]

Ghost Squad

SEGA’s top-grossing light gun game, Ghost Squad, comes to the Wii system and replicates the excitement of the arcade experience in your home! The Ghost Squad is a Special Forces unit established in strict secrecy by the U.N. to combat terrorism and carry out special highly-classified missions without leaving a trace. As an elite member of the Ghost Squad, players will complete dangerous missions such as eliminating terrorist groups, releasing hostages, deactivating bombs, and even rescuing the U.S. President when terrorists hijack Air Force One! Using the Wii Remote, players will utilize revolutionary selectable weapons including a high-powered rifle, submachine gun and shotgun, or even engage in hand-to-hand combat. Features: Unlock 25 different tactical weapons including sniper and assault rifles, submachine guns, handguns, and more. Ghost Squad operatives on missions in complete darkness will utilize night vision, thermo vision and a flashlight to ensure that the operation is a success.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent Game
I have a 5 year old son who’s not into blasting people away. But since this are terrorists, he loves it. My wife loves it too and in the multiplayer option you just can’t miss. You’ll find hours of entertainment with different missions, different places, different costumes…. it’s great. I highly recommend it if you love to play arcade games. I don’t have a zapper, but I guess it’s better with it.

2 Stars Multiplayer problems
The multiplayer mode is a major feature of this game but the game will not recognize my second remote. All other Wii games recognize the other remote in multi player mode. Ghost Squad just flashes when I press the + button on the second remote. Without the multiple player feature, this game is not worth purchasing. I have not seen any resolutions to the problem of recognizing a second remote.

1 Star it sucked!
this is probably the worst game in the world there r only 3 missions. after u beat them it is so boring. DO NOT BUY I WASTED MY MONEY ON A PIECE OF JUNK!!!!!!!!. U cant even move around. iT DOES IT FOR U. not a impressive game!!!!!!!!!

5 Stars Great Game
My girlfriend and I love this game. I also own House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return, and its great to have two awesome shooting games for Wii. Just as I did in my review for HotD, I highly recommend picking up the Wii Perfect Shot Gun for use in this game.

I like unlocking weapons and costumes, it adds some replay value to the game. I also like the fact that you have an infinite ammount of continues (Although in HotD, I get more satisfaction when I win on my set ammount of lifes).

Skipping cutscenes is annoying if you are using the Perfect Shot (and probably the zapper). I only hold the Perfect Shot with one hand, and the action button (skip cutscene button) is the a button, so its usually annoying to push. It is also awkward to do the action scenes in the game, and change shot type, but its something that I can get used to.

There are a few mini games under the training section which are pretty fun to play. I haven’t tried out party mode yet, but I’ve heard good reviews about it.

5 Stars Great “Shooter” For The Wii
“Ghost Squad” is a very enjoyable shooting game! My son and I liked to play the arcade version together and the Wii game brings the same enjoyment into our living room. The missions are very fun and are certainly challenging enough. There are some hidden “easter eggs” in the game (the “Panda Suit” is a hoot, and there are many others).

Use the WiiRemote by itself is difficult to get accurate shots so my son likes to use Wii Zapper with Link’s Crossbow Training and I prefer the Wii Perfect Shot Gun . Our accuracy was much improved using these guns!

Highly recommended!

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Popularity: 2% [?]