Shooter · 2009
The House of the Dead: Overkill
Overkill is a rail shooter, with pre-determined character movement, while the shooting element under player control by pointing the Wii Remote at the screen, moving the aiming reticle. The player can point the reticle near the edge of the screen to move the camera angle slightly in that direction, allowing a further…
Key facts
- Released
- 10 February 2009
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Headstrong Games
- Publisher
- Sega
- Critics
- Critics 82/100
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2009 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play The House of the Dead: Overkill with friends?
No, The House of the Dead: Overkill is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The House of the Dead: Overkill on?
The House of the Dead: Overkill is available on Nintendo.
Is The House of the Dead: Overkill a good game?
Critics give it Critics 82/100.
What games are like The House of the Dead: Overkill?
In the same spirit: The House of the Dead: Overkill - Extended Cut, Quake and System Shock 2.



