The House Of The Dead -

Set in December 1998, the first installment follows as they infiltrate the mansion of genetic engineer Dr. Curien. Driven to insanity, Curien unleashed a horde of biologically engineered creatures to threaten humanity. The primary mission is to stop Curien’s army and rescue Rogan’s fiancée, Sophie Richards.

: While Dr. Curien is the initial villain, the series later introduces Caleb Goldman , the head of a massive financial group and genome expert, as a recurring primary antagonist. The House of The Dead

The series is a "rail shooter," meaning the camera movement is automatic, and the player focuses entirely on shooting enemies. Set in December 1998, the first installment follows

: Players can change their route through a stage by shooting specific switches or rescuing certain civilians. The primary mission is to stop Curien’s army

Originally an arcade powerhouse on the hardware, the game has seen various home ports and modern updates. The House Of The Dead - Walkthrough (Arcade)

: Rescuing scientists is critical; saving enough can grant extra lives or unlock secret bonus rooms filled with high-value items. Platform History and Remakes

: Maximizing scores requires "headshots," while specific bosses have "weak points"—such as the red dot on the chest of the Stage 1 boss, the Chariot.