by Nameless Dad (NWM Staff Writer)
In college I could buy condoms and never cared what the register guy thought. Diapers, maxi pads, porn mags you name it, I’ve bought it without a worry in the world. Though get me in a video store and all the sudden I’m as nervous as a 7th grader walking into algebra with his first honking, big zit on his nose (just guessing how that'd feel.) For some reason I actually care when it comes to this scenario. I don’t want to be judged as the old guy with stupid, out-of-touch tastes in games. “Animal Crossing?! Nice choice Grandpa!”
Well you can imagine my elated surprise when I placed Sega’s HOUSE OF THE DEAD: OVERKILL on the counter and got some very positive looks from the teen video game guru jockeying the register. He even went so far as to tell me how it’s one of his favorite games and they practically sold out of this one. Though I did push my luck when I said the wife and I liked HOUSE OF THE DEAD 1 & 2. That’s when he retorted with the classic, “Dude, those totally blew!” comment. Anyway, here’s what’s great about this Wii wonder…
Cost: Only 19 bucks (at most GameStops)
Co-op play: You can play two people at the same time like Contra or Double Dragon.
Killer graphics: Undead zombies and mutant creatures look pretty cool and even better when you blow their heads off.
Guinness Book of World Record holder: No joke, Guinness recognized it as the game that uses the F curse the most amount of times (189).
More Torture toys: This version allows you to upgrade weaponry at the gun shop between levels.
Only eh part: Still has pre-determined character movement.
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