The House of the Dead 2 Dreamcast
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £17.43 | £10.79 | £34.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £18.74 | £10.79 | £34.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £23.11 | £10.79 | £55.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £22.49 | £10.79 | £55.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £22.49 | £10.79 | £55.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £22.80 | £10.79 | £55.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £22.80 | £10.79 | £55.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £21.48 | £10.79 | £55.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £17.11 | £10.79 | £29.20 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £25.54 | £10.80 | £77.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £26.64 | £10.80 | £77.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £25.89 | £10.80 | £77.99 | 10 |
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Game History
The House of the Dead 2 was developed by Sega and released in North America on November 18, 1999, as a launch title for the Dreamcast console. The game was later released in Japan and Europe in 2000. It was ported by Sega, with the arcade version having debuted in 1998, making the Dreamcast port a relatively quick conversion to home hardware.
The game is a light gun shooter that brought the arcade experience to home consoles with the Dreamcast's GunCon-style peripheral, the Dreamcast light gun. Players controlled characters fighting through zombie-infested environments with branching paths that led to different levels and endings based on player performance and choices, offering significant replay value for a genre that traditionally featured linear progression.
Critical reception was generally positive, with reviewers praising the arcade-accurate gameplay and the light gun peripheral's functionality on the Dreamcast. The game sold reasonably well during the Dreamcast's lifespan, though it did not achieve blockbuster status. It remains one of the most notable light gun games available on the system.
Today, The House of the Dead 2 holds significance among collectors for several reasons. The complete package, including the original light gun peripheral, commands premium prices on the secondary market. The game represents a key moment when arcade shooters successfully transitioned to home consoles with dedicated peripherals. Additionally, as a Dreamcast launch title, it carries nostalgic value for players who experienced the console during its commercial run from 1999 to 2001.
An interesting aspect of the game is its branching narrative structure, which was relatively advanced for arcade-style games at the time. The multiple paths through the game and variable endings based on performance encouraged players to replay the campaign to experience all content, extending its appeal beyond the typical light gun shooter experience.
The House of the Dead 2 remains playable today and stands as a solid example of early Dreamcast software and the brief resurgence of light gun games in home gaming before that market segment largely disappeared in subsequent console generations.