| House of the Dead, the [1/27/98] |

By: Tantalus Planned for release in: 1998 Type: Shoot 'em up Players: 1-2 Peripherals: Light gun

An interesting version of this cult shooter. This NTSC/J encoded disc contains all four stages of the game,
each in a different state of completeness. Despite looking seriously 'rough' around the edges (especially the second
level), most of the gameplay elements and modes are in place. Arcade, Saturn and Boss modes are all selectable
and the options on the options screen can be freely used. The most notable differences between this version and retail:

*The zombie at the first loading screen (just after booting) doesn't have animated eyes.
*All interface backgrounds (see screens 1-4) are different.
*The main font used in the menus (see options screen) is different.
*The controller configuration screen features the 'Flash' Saturn pad instead of the grey variant seen in the retail version.
*In Saturn mode the pictures of Rogan, Rogan 2 and G2 are different.
*Sophie and 'Researcher' can be selected from the Saturn mode by default (their pictures aren't in yet, though).
*You can be hurt by most enemies and hazards but credits will be replenished to the set maximum after each level.
*Various textures are missing, mostly doors (see screenshot 11).
*The scripted scene where the scientist is hanging from the bannister in the main hall isn't there, G will always head upstairs.
*Some of the female scientists have yellow hair (see screen 10), while they have light brown hair in the retail version.
*Most doors at the start of chapter two are brown/gold instead of blue. (screen 14)
*At the end of chapter two where you'll see hangedman floating in the air with the scientists, the voice of G plays
'This is as far as you go, I'll finish you here', in the final version this is actually being said by hangedman!