5 Disappointing Things About The House of the Dead 2 Remake
When Nostalgia Meets Letdown
The House of the Dead 2 Remake promised a modern revival of a cult classic—but for many fans, it falls short. Let’s dive into the five most frustrating issues holding this zombie shooter back.
1. Clunky Controls & Missing Light Gun Support
The heart of The House of the Dead experience lies in its precision shooting—and yet, the remake fails here. Players report that gyro aiming is overly twitchy, while analog sticks never quite feel right. Without proper light gun support on platforms like PC and Switch, the game loses its intuitive “pick‑up‑and‑play” charm, replacing it with endless tweaking and discomfort.
2. Visual Overhaul That Dimmed the Charm
Although the graphics are sharper, the lighting is often too dark, leaving environments muddy and lifeless. Missing textures, flat color tones, and washed‑out skies diminish the atmosphere—stealing the iconic eerie flair that made the original so unforgettable.
3. Redubbed Voice Acting Lacks Campy Appeal
The campy, hilariously over‑the‑top voice performances of the 1998 original became a beloved meme. The remake’s fresh voice‑over tracks, while technically cleaner, strip away that unintended charm and turn “so bad it’s good” into just… plain bad.
4. Weak Music and Boss Designs
The new soundtrack is easily forgettable—so much so that players often revert to the original tracks for any emotional impact. Meanwhile, boss redesigns feel off‑key; some hit too close to bland, losing the surreal grotesque style that defined their presence in the original.
5. Launch Bugs and Missing Features
Many players report game‑breaking bugs like missing textures, crashes, problematic menu issues, and poor save‑file behavior. To make matters worse, features like Horde Mode are entirely absent, reducing the game’s depth and replayability.
Final Thought
What makes this remake so disappointing is that it had everything it needed to succeed—a beloved legacy, modern tools, and faithful pacing. Yet in trying to refine the experience, it removed the soul that made it memorable. There’s hope in fan mods, hotfixes, and future patches—but for now, this feels like a missed opportunity to reawaken a horror classic in a way it truly deserved.
