The one thing many players complain about with this title is the reload mechanic. Aiming is down to the ability of the player however, unlike previous entries, this game features weapons swapping. These guns are lightweight, very sensitive, and feel good to use during gameplay. When it comes to controls, players have 2 light guns to use in the cabinet. When firing weapons, it is hard to hear the music or character voices when they speak. The voice acting comes across a bit cheesy and there are times where the audio isn’t balanced out properly. The sound of bullets flying from guns is amazing, explosions pack a punch, zombie groans and moans are crystal clear, the music is well-composed, this game ticks all the boxes in the sound department. The sound effects in this game are very immersive and one can see that the developers put plenty of love and care in it.
Explosions, fire as well as smoke effects look fantastic in full HD making this entry one of the best in the series from a visual point of view.
The character models and the environments in this game looked detailed further illustrating the power of UR 4. This game was developed using the Unreal Engine 4. Thornheart manages Scarecrow Manor and is the one responsible for unleashing creatures on guests. Kate is the other lead protagonist in this game and is James Taylor’s old partner and together with Ryan, they are both determined to solve the case. In this game, he accompanies Kate to uncover the mystery surrounding the Scarecrow Manor case. Ryan is one of the lead protagonists and the brother of James Taylor. Although the story isn’t the game’s strong point, it’s fast-paced action sets it apart from many scared shooters out there. This game does a great job building upon the foundation of the previous titles and ramps up the level of carnage. Players have access to a variety of weapons including submachine guns, energy cannons, rocket launchers as well as shotguns.
The game features fast-paced action with players being swapped by monsters and hordes of the undead.
This is the final boss of the game and once defeated, the game has 4 different endings depending on choices players make during their playthrough. Thornheart then unleashes a tree-like creature that can control the wind called “MOON”. He later reveals to them that the corporation he works for has one mission which is to “cleanse” the globe and build a new world. While there, they meet Thornheart who happens to be alive and tells them that he is the brains behind the operation and controlled proceedings at the mansion. He is the manager of the mansion and throughout their undercover mission, Kate and Ryan will fight plenty of creatures including Hangedman, Priestess, and Chariot.Īfter making it out of the mansion, Ryan and Kate make their way to a church after defeating hundreds of zombies in their way. Knowing that these creatures pose a massive threat to the world, Ryan and Kate spring into action and start their quest to bring a stop to this.Īs they continue looking for clues in the mansion, Kate realizes that the man behind the mutant outbreak in the mansion is called Thornheart. Ryan and Kate are not strangers, they are connected by a man named James who is Kate’s old mentor and partner and Ryan’s brother.ĭuring the dinner event, guests notice mutant creatures roaming around and these are unleashed by the manager of Scarecrow manor. Their goal is to solve the mystery surrounding Scarecrow Manor. Plotįollowing the events of The House of the Dead 4, it’s 2006 and Ryan Taylor is joined by Kate Green on an undercover mission. This game was developed as well as published by SEGA and is the fifth entry in their popular The House of the Dead franchise. This two-player co-op horror shooter puts players in a mansion crawling with the undead and other creatures. While many people believe that arcade gaming is a thing of the past, the house of the dead scarlet dawn proves that there is life in this format of gaming.