The House of the Dead 2: Remake Switch physical edition launches October 31

Microids, in cooperation with publisher Forever Entertainment and developer MegaPixel Studio, will release a physical limited edition of The House of the Dead 2: Remake for Switch on October 31, the distributor announced.

The limited edition will include:

• A copy of the game
• A sleeve
• Three holographic cards

The House of the Dead 2: Remake launched digitally for Switch and PC via Steam and GOG on August 7, and will follow for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One at a later date.

Here is an overview of the game, via Microids:

About

Dive back into the world of arcade gaming as you face new threats in the heart of Italy in this full remake. Set two years after the initial episode, American AMS agents James Taylor and Gary Stewart are dispatched in Italy, following reports of a zombie epidemic. In charge of investigating the outbreak and ensuring the evacuation of the city’s residents, they will soon find themselves fighting the fierce hordes of undead and other creatures. Joined by British agent Amy Crystal, the team must battle their way through a real nightmare, trying to save the few survivors they find along the way. Whether solo or with a partner, face up to new zombies and even tougher bosses in this intense, fast-paced shooter game!

Key Features

• A complete remake (visual, audio, and new modes) of the iconic shooting game originally released in arcades in 1998..
• Play alone or with a partner using the joysticks and enjoy optimized handling for more precise aiming.
• Non-stop frenetic action to revive the thrill of arcade games.
• Several routes to explore and several endings to be discovered depending on how you play (solo or cooperative mode, number of continues, etc.).