The House Of The Dead 2 [portable] -

Two decades later, the game still holds up. Here is the definitive deep dive into why is the undisputed king of the rail shooter.

Set approximately two years after the 1998 Curien Mansion incident, the sequel shifts the carnage to a fictionalized, sprawling Italian city—heavily inspired by Venice. Players step into the shoes of AMS agents and Gary Stewart as they investigate a massive undead outbreak. THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2

However, the true star isn't the plot—it is the dialogue. When you rescue a dying scientist named Goldman, he doesn't cough and whisper a clue. He slowly articulates, "G... U... N... Find the GUN." When you reload your weapon that is already in your hand, your character screams, "I don't have enough ammo!" The absurd sincerity of the voice acting turns what could be a horror game into a comedy classic. Two decades later, the game still holds up