The House of the Dead: Overkill
About the Game
Overkill is an episode of the zombie rail-shooter House of the Dead series specifically developed for the Wii controls. Players point the Wii Remote to aim, B button to shoot and wiggle the remote to reload. The two main buttons are used to change weapons, and other actions such as throwing a grenade. The game is set before the events of the first episode and it takes place in the town of Bayou City.
Story & Setting
That way, the game goes over the top in different areas: violence, taunts, the scenario, all deliberately hinting at playing a B-game. There are three main modes are available: Story Mode, Director's Cut Mode and Mini-Games.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Story Mode contains the classic rail-shooter concept, divided in nine levels. Director's Cut features the same levels but enhanced and generally longer. Mini-games are mostly shoot challenges for multiple players. By playing well or unlocking some achievements, players win money, which can be spent on upgrading weapons or buying new ones. The game still supports multiplayer for two players simultaneously.
Standout Features
- As a novelty, a player can carry up two different weapons.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen, Co-Op, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), and Team.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and Widescreen (16 x 9).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The House of the Dead: Overkill | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Headstrong Games Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Surface Digital | Spain | MobyGames |
| Music by | PitStop Productions Ltd | Spain | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | PitStop Productions Ltd | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Headstrong Games Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Surface Digital | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Music by | PitStop Productions Ltd | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | PitStop Productions Ltd | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA of America, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Headstrong Games Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Surface Digital | United States | MobyGames |
| Music by | PitStop Productions Ltd | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | PitStop Productions Ltd | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Headstrong Games Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Surface Digital | France | MobyGames |
| Music by | PitStop Productions Ltd | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | PitStop Productions Ltd | France | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Light Gun / Attachment | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Nunchuk | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Light Guns / Attachments Supported | Wii Zapper | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Light Gun | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Headstrong Games | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | Single Player, Multiplayer | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sega | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Headstrong Games | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Arcade | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sega | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-13 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-13 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-17 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-20 | France | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-13 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2009-02-10 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 10, 2009 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 13, 2009 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 5060138442146 | Spain | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RHOP-EUR | Spain | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138442115 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RHOP-EUR | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1529736946 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 010086650204 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RHOE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 70422851 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138442122 | France | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RHOP-FRA | France | MobyGames |
| upc | 010086650204 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B001ET07O0 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 70422851 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5060138442115 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5060138442115 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5060138442160 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
