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HERE IS THE FIRST PART OF THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 WALKTHROUGH

Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Game Mechanics
3. Machine Type
4. Gun Type
5. Reloading and Aiming
6. Clothes and Health Care
7. Looking Cool
8. Game Tips

1. Introduction
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"1988
4 people were set free
On the year as planned

The year 2000
The evil has come once again
A tragic event as before"

"People, make your sacrifice."

"The most dangerous enemy that mankind has ever encountered."

"Can you face the fear?"
(Text taken from the game.)

"The House of the Dead 2" (HOTD2) is the sequel to Sega's and AM's
arcade game "The House of the Dead" (HOTD1). This is a light-gun game
where you play one of two agents (James or Gary) from AMS whose mission
is to make contact with Agent G (a character you play from part one).
Along the way you discover that the city has been overrun with undead
and you proceed to shoot your way through mountains of ghouls, ghasts,
wraiths and other creatures of the dead. During your ordeal, you
encounter innocents in need of rescuing from the claws of fiendish
horrors that dwell within the bowels of the city. As you fight through
the land of undead horrors you are told that you need to stop a man
named Goldman, in order to save the day. While you trek through the
denizens of the dead, you have two other agents, Amy and Harry, who aid
you on your mission (too bad they don't aid you by shooting the
zombies).
This FAQ and walk-through is a strategy guide for people who want
to know about all the routes through the game. Included is information
on ALL the paths and what it is required to take them. In addition,
general tips and tactics for getting through the more difficult
portions of the game are listed. Also included are the locations of
items and which innocents give life-ups. Plus, a brief description of
the enemies and a guide on how to fight the bosses is written as well.

2. Game Mechanics
=================
HOTD2 is played like other gun games where you shoot at your
enemies with a hand-held plastic light-gun and reload by shooting off-
screen. Your character carries a six-shooter pistol, called The Gun of
Justice, which you use to blow holes in the varies body parts of the
undead. There are NO upgrades for your gun so you must learn to make
due with your available firepower. During your adventure, you
encounter various forms of enemies that either fly, swim, crawl, or run
toward you, so you must be fast and accurate.
You have little choice on the path your character takes; you walk
on a predetermined road. However, you are allowed to choose your path
at certain instances usually involving rescuing an innocent. The
different paths offer replay value for those of you who are die-hard
gun game addicts.
All the undead share one thing in common, their weak spot.
Located on the head, it only takes 1-2 shots to finish off any form of
enemy. This is easier said than done, however, because the game moves
very quickly at times. Generally, there are plenty of undead to shoot
at and in two-player mode there is even more.
You start off with three health, displayed as flaming copper-
colored torches at the bottom of the screen. You can gain up to five
health from shooting crates or barrels with life-ups (which appear as
first-aid kits with the word "life") or by rescuing certain innocents
from the undead. At the end of each chapter you can also gain a life
bonus if you rescue enough innocents. Unlike HOTD1, you can only earn
a maximum of one life-up for rescuing innocents. Of course, once you
run out of life your game is over at which time a map is displayed
showing the route you have taken through the game. Damage can be
inflicted upon you by the many forms of attacks the undead throw at you
(more on this later) as well as "accidentally" shooting innocents. You
never take more than one health worth of damage at a time. A few of
the bosses' attacks have the ability to hit both players at the same
time.
Like HOTD1, your score is not displayed until you complete a
chapter, but in HOTD2 your accuracy is given. If you score high enough
you will be able to input your initials and they will be saved for
posterity. This happens only AFTER you complete the game.

3. Machine Type
===============
There are two types of machines that HOTD2 can be played on, the
small cabinet type and the large big-screen version. Both are exactly
the same except the big-screen version costs more to play. The small
cabinet type takes one coin to play and the big-screen version two
coins. Those of you who start with the small cabinet type and move to
the big-screen version will find it hard to reload because you must
move your gun farther to the side. Those of you who start with the
big-screen version and move to the small cabinet type will find it
difficult to aim precisely. The small cabinet type offers a sharper
resolution so the graphics are better, but the big-screen version is
easier because the undead are bigger targets. Beware of the machines
that do not allow you to have more than three health. These machines
are rare, but if you find one don't play it.

4. Gun Type
===========
The guns are the same small plastic model as the previous HOTD as
well as other gun games by Sega, it is the ANNEX ARM JPN DUAL-ACTION
BLASTER MOD7587 CAL 10mm/12.7mm HE, also known as "Eater, type Thomas
model." The gunfire for player one is red and for player two, blue.
While playing for the first time, check your gun to see if it is
aligned correctly. This is not really a problem for most people unless
you switch machines or between player one and two a lot; the alignment
can vary from gun to gun. HOTD1 players will notice the guns on HOTD2
have a black plastic cover over the barrel; which is helpful if you use
the on-screen reloading trick (see Reloading and Aiming Section).
Tip: Don't play Gunblade or L.A. Machineguns before HOTD2! _

5. Reloading and Aiming
=======================
Remember to maintain a tight grip on your gun at all times; this
keeps your aim from wandering around too much. Hold your gun at arm's
length and with both hands, so you naturally focus at the point where
your hands meet. Stand shoulder width apart and squeeze, not pull, the
trigger. The game will call for good accuracy especially when you
fight chapter bosses.
Some people use an on-screen reloading trick; this is done by
placing a finger in front of the barrel and releasing it after you
reload. The advantage of this method is that you do not need relocate
your target each time. When using this method remember to completely
remove your finger before firing. If your finger is partially in front
of the barrel you shoot completely off target. This can be troublesome
when you are trying to save innocents.
HOTD2 has something I call "Shadow Reloading." This means when
the game registers your gun as not pointing at the screen, it reloads
automatically. This is helpful to know for those of you that use the
standard reloading method or for beginners.
I also suggest you develop what I call a RAPID-FIRE-FINGER. You
can get this by playing any side-scrolling shooter. I personally got
this ability from Ghostbusters (arcade version), does anyone remember
that game? Try to build up your speed so you can shoot 4-6 bullets in
about 1/2-3/4 of a second.

6. Clothes and Health Care
==========================
Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes that allow free movement of
your arms. It is also important to wear clothes that won't get too hot
since you will be moving a great deal and you may become overheated.
Take breaks every two hours and drink plenty of soda. Get plenty of
rest and make sure you eat enough junk food before coming to the
arcade! Also remember to take regular trips to the bathroom. (Be good
to your colon . . . and your colon will be good to you.)
Before playing each time it is a good idea to properly stretch and
warm up your hands. A pulled finger can result in days of missing game
time. Also lift weights to build up your strength in your arms so they
won't get tired as easily when holding the gun for long periods of
time.

7. Looking Cool
===============
Go to the store and buy clothes that look like the ones in the
game. At the end of each level pose like your character. Learn all
the lines and say them at the same time as your on-screen persona.
Take extra friends along so they can fill in the rest of the parts.
Draw straws to see who has to be Amy. Buy the soundtrack to the game
and play it when you are at the arcade so everyone hears.
During the game always place your gun in the holder after
defeating the zombies and quickly pull it out just as the undead are
about to hit. Play off hand when fighting the bosses and always look
like you are more interested in the game next to you. When you become
an expert switch to a long black trench coat and say your with the FBI.
Tip: Your coat should cost at least $200! 0_-

8. Game Tips
=============
Try to stick to the same route over and over again. Trying
different ways can often lead to a quick death. Of course, when you
begin playing you may want to try different paths at least once to find
the best one for you. If you play with someone else always try to play
together so you can develop better teamwork.
If you're trying to get the top score you should try and shoot as
many items as possible (see Items and Scoring Section). Even though
they may be a pain to get, in the long run it's worth it. You also get
a higher score for better accuracy, so try and actually aim at the
undead (head shots boost your score even more). The on-screen
reloading trick can help improve your accuracy percentage. If you want
the special ending it is almost necessary to get the bonus room on the
last chapter for this you need to rescue ALL the innocents you
encounter.
When trying to save innocents remember that many of the undead
take less hits to kill than normal. Only a few require the same amount
or more hits as regular undead. Also, undead that kill innocents are
not stunned or slowed down by your gunfire and their limbs cannot be
blown off. In addition, these undead are not distracted into killing
you until the innocent is dead. If you are unsure if you can save an
innocent because of your accuracy, just take your time aiming and shot
slowly. The innocent was going to die anyway, so you might as well
build up your skill and who knows you just might get lucky.
While it's not necessary to hit all the undead in the head, it
makes the game a lot easier if you can. In the later portions of the
game the undead pop out close and you have only a few moments before
they hit. Sometimes the undead still move around even with half their
head blown off so be careful. Once an undead dies it falls and turns
into a pool of green blood and disappears. Enough shots to the chest
will blow the top half off of almost any undead.
Tip: Don't block with your face!

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