Difference between revisions of "The House of the Dead 2 Remake"
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'''*This game was released without proper lightgun support.''' |
'''*This game was released without proper lightgun support.''' |
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==Dual Lightgun Support via |
==Dual Lightgun Support via Plugin== |
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The House of the Dead 2: Remake does not natively support dual-mouse input required for two light guns. To use light guns |
The House of the Dead 2: Remake does not natively support dual-mouse input required for two light guns. To use light guns an unofficial plugin was released but the author requested links were removed from the SindenWiki. It's unclear if the plugin is still hosted on the internet but the archive.org release has also been stripped of files. |
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Below are the plugins features if you are able to locate a copy. |
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===What it enables=== |
===What it enables=== |
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* Full lightgun functionality for arcade-style gameplay |
* Full lightgun functionality for arcade-style gameplay |
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* Two-player lightgun support |
* Two-player lightgun support |
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* Compatibility with mouse-simulating lightgun hardware |
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===Installation=== |
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'''1. Install the Arcade Mod''' |
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Download the HOTD Remake Arcade Plugin from the [https://github.com/argonlefou/HotdRemake_ArcadePlugin GitHub release page]. Extract the plugin files into your main game directory, where <code>The House of the Dead Remake.exe</code> is located. |
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'''2. Configure the plugin''' |
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Run <code>ArcadeMod_Config.exe</code> inside your game folder. Under "Input Type," choose '''MULTIPLAYER'''. (Choosing "Single Player" will prevent DemulShooter from engaging P2 controls.) |
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'''3. Launch with DemulShooter''' |
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* Mouse simulation compatibility |
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Make sure both of your light guns are mapped as standard mice in Windows. Launch the game, then run DemulShooter using: |
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===Arcade patch limitations=== |
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<pre> |
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-target=houseofdeadremake -rom=HOTDA |
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</pre> |
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* No weapon switching capability |
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===Source=== |
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* Skips bonus/trunk menus for authentic arcade experience |
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Plugin developed by [https://github.com/argonlefou argonlefou] — [https://github.com/argonlefou/HotdRemake_ArcadePlugin GitHub repository]. |
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[[Category:Windows Games]] |
[[Category:Windows Games]] |
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Revision as of 19:14, 6 July 2026
"THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way."
The House of the Dead 2 Remake is available to buy from Steam or GOG.
*This game was released without proper lightgun support.
Dual Lightgun Support via Plugin
The House of the Dead 2: Remake does not natively support dual-mouse input required for two light guns. To use light guns an unofficial plugin was released but the author requested links were removed from the SindenWiki. It's unclear if the plugin is still hosted on the internet but the archive.org release has also been stripped of files.
Below are the plugins features if you are able to locate a copy.
What it enables
- Full lightgun functionality for arcade-style gameplay
- Two-player lightgun support
- Mouse simulation compatibility
Arcade patch limitations
- No weapon switching capability
- Skips bonus/trunk menus for authentic arcade experience