Sega House of the Dead User Manual

Thank you for purchasing The House of the Dead
™
2! Please note
that this software is designed only for use with the Dreamcast con-
sole. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you
start playing The House of the Dead
™
2.
The House of the Dead
™
2 is a memory card compatible game [Visual Memory Unit (VMU)
sold separately]. Seven blocks of free space are required to save a game file. Note that
because saving occurs automatically, never turn OFF the Dreamcast power, remove the
memory card unit or disconnect the controller during game play.
THE STORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS .4
STARTING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
GAME CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . .6
SUB-PLOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
THE GAME SCREEN . . . . . . . . .9
BEGINNING PLAY . . . . . . . . . . .10
ARCADE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ORIGINAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .12
TRAINING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .14
BOSS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
RANKINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
MONSTER FILE . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CONTENTS
ARCADE MODE: After name entry
ORIGINAL MODE: After the game ends
TRAINING MODE: When you finish the game
BOSS MODE: When you finish the game
OPTIONS: After changing the settings
All characters are fictional, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Sega House of the Dead Specifications

General

Developer	Sega AM1
Publisher	Sega
Arcade System Board	Sega Model 2
Input	Light Gun
Modes	Single-player, Multiplayer
Platform	Arcade
Release Date	1996
Players	1-2 players

Summary

Character Introductions

Goldman Profile

Profile of Goldman: financier and researcher concerned about humanity's future.

Starting Up the Game

Game Controls Guide

Dreamcast Controller Layout

Diagram and explanation of the Dreamcast controller buttons and functions.

Arcade Stick Controls

Diagram and explanation of the Arcade Stick buttons and functions.

Arcade Mode Overview

Original Mode Gameplay

Item Selection and Combinations

Guide to selecting and combining items for single and two-player sessions.

Training Mode Guide

Training Session Progression

Boss Mode Guide

Boss Selection and Difficulty

Game Options and Settings

Gameplay Settings

Adjust game difficulty, starting lives, and continues.

Visual and Audio Settings

Controller and Vibration Settings

In-Game Items Guide

Bonus and Collectible Items

Power-Up and Gameplay Items

Items like Shotgun, Machine Gun, and Power Up 1.2 enhance gameplay.

Utility and Costume Items