Eurogamer.net hat das game getestet:
Combined with the occasionally grating script, these moments of weakness and imbalance can cause The House of the Dead: Overkill to feel flat at times. But that's only because they're thrown into stark relief by the rest of the game's frankly amazing quality, attention to detail and largesse: the impeccable presentation and production values, the clever and generous structure, the compelling scoring, the intoxicating flow of the levels. Incredibly for such a simple and strictly limited game, it almost never tries your patience, and it's made with such infectious and irreverent glee and such obvious pride, you can't help but join in.
8/10
Eurogamer.net gab Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles damals 7/10.
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IGN REVIEW
IGN VIDEO REVIEW
8.5 Presentation
The grindhouse feel is retained throughout, though the swearing can be a bit too much at times. Other than that, the characters are funny, script entertaining, and game hardcore in nature.
8.5 Graphics
The models are well made, body parts fly, blood sprays, and environments morph and change with scripted events. The frame issues keep it down, but all in all it’s still a great experience.
8.0 Sound
The music is well produced, but the VO can be too much at times, often using profanity just because they can. There are some level issues, but slow motion transitions are impressive.
8.0 Gameplay
The game plays well, though balance starts to shift to one-shot kills once you power up weapons. Bosses could be better, but classic House of the Dead gunplay is undeniably fun.
8.0 Lasting Appeal
Good old fashioned arcade fun. Added modes and three basic mini-games are included, though the real strength of the game will come from repetition through the seven levels.
8.3
Impressive OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)
IGN gab Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles damals 7.9/10.
