The Typing of the Dead: Overkill

I was very excited when I had first found this game on Steam (and at a huge discount), so I bought it almost immediately. The The House of the Dead franchise was my favorite arcade series for a very long time, and other on-rails shooters pale in comparison, so having an adaptation on my PC seemed like a dream come true! Unfortunately, this game just doesn't live up to the legacy of it's numbered companions.

The magic that the staple over-the-top story situations bring while plowing down zombies is still present, just in a much smaller capacity. However, where the previous games excelled in delightfully corny (B-movie-esque) acting and stories, Overkill tried something different with a curse every two words and ridiculously uncalled-for sexual jokes and innuendos. For some, that may be a perfect mix, but it isn't floating any of my boats. I'm a sucker for a good story, and the The House of the Dead franchise as a whole doesn't necessarily lead the charge here, but it has a lot of fun... Something that Overkill seems to forget.

Ultimately, this game is alright, and it does a fantastic job of translating the on-rails experience to a non-arcade/console format, but it was just following in the footsteps of its bigger, better cousins. If you are looking for an enjoyable zombie slaughtering experience with a solid (unintentionally) comedic storyline and plenty of fun, then avoid this game and find the older entries in the series at an actual arcade. You'll thank yourself.
This game can be purchased on Steam here (as of 9/14/18): https://store.steampowered.com/app/246580/The_Typing_of_The_Dead_Overkill/

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