There’s a stigma among gamers that video games aren’t as funny as they used to be. Considering this generation’s emphasis on realism and gritty action, players are often forced to look to older titles such as Monkey Island in order to get their share of giggles.However, with House of the Dead: Overkill, SEGA and Headstrong games have proved that funny games do still exist. The question is then, how does it actually play?As a remake of the 2009 Wii title, House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut has a lot to prove, especially considering it launched on the same day as Battlefield 3, and just two weeks before Modern Warfare 3. Luckily, the title is able to stand on its own – thanks to its rough-around-the-edges charm.Overkill makes use of a Grindhouse-like tone to separate itself from the pack, and while one could argue that Grindhouse has become cliched in recent years, it makes for plenty of laughs in this particular title. The grainy art style really pops in HD, and though the graphics are a dated they in no way hold the game back. The only real issue with the visuals is a handful of glitches – sometimes items in the… Read full this story
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