(Sega AM1's universe)
- For the character in the 2003 film House of the Dead, see Simon Cruz.
Type D-1, named Simon (サイモン, Saimon ), is a muscular male humanoid creature. He is an enemy in The House of the Dead, its 2022 remake, and House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn.
In both of his major appearances, Simon boasts high resilience and can throw projectiles. He is related to Gilmore (ギルモア, Girumoa ), Harris (ハリス, Harisu ), and Robert (ロバート, Robāto ), three other muscular D-type creatures who wield different weapons, but otherwise behave similarly.
History
1998 Curien Mansion incident
- Main article: The House of the Dead (1996 video game)
Simon and the three other D-type creatures were originally developed by the late genetic engineer Dr. Curien, then research director of the DBR Corporation. Having gone insane due to various reasons, Curien released the creatures in his mansion to murder his own research team. AMS agents Thomas Rogan and G killed the creatures and ultimately foiled Curien's plan.[1]
2006
- Main article: House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn
Years after Curien's death, his associate Thornheart reproduced Simon and several other of the scientist's creatures as part of a plan named "Noah's Ark". Thornheart, then manager of the Scarecrow Manor, released the creatures upon guests of a dinner party. The threat was dispatched by AMS agents Kate Green and Ryan Taylor.[2]
Appearance
Simon is a shirtless muscular humanoid. His left arm and a portion of his upper chest have exposed muscles.
Throughout the series, his skin color varies; it is pale while in The House of the Dead, a greenish hue in House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn, and pale gray in The House of the Dead: Remake. His hair is brown in the original game and black in the remake. In later games, his pants appear more tattered.
Gameplay
The House of the Dead
Like other muscular creatures (Gilmore, Harris, and Robert), Simon dies in two shots to the head, but can otherwise withstand several bullets to the rest of his body. He attacks with a shoulder strike, but can also throw barrels and oil drums from a distance.
In the second chapter, a Simon attempts throwing a civilian at the player. One can potentially lose up to two lives here: accidentally shooting the civilian costs one life, and not killing the creature in time costs another from an unavoidable throw attack.
The House of the Dead: Remake
Simon will randomly choose between two attacks; punching the player with his right arm, or hitting the player with his left shoulder.
House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn
In Scarlet Dawn, little has changed with Simon's offensive patterns from the first game.
Related creatures
Exclusive to The House of the Dead are three other muscular creatures who are related to Simon. Like Simon himself, these creatures will die after two headshots. If the player shoots off his right arm, he'll only do the shoulder hit attack.
Image | Name | Notes |
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Gilmore (ギルモア, Girumoa ) | Wields a large sledgehammer in his left hand, using both hands to attack with it on the left side (from the player's perspective). Headshots and disarming Gilmore by shooting his left hand are effective tactics. Appears Chapters 2 and 3. HP 220.[3][excerpt 1] | |
Harris (ハリス, Harisu ) | The third iteration of Simon. Harris swings meteor hammer -- which is invulnerable to gunfire -- in a circular motion, attacking players seconds later. He stands in place to attack, only advancing toward players while attacking at the end of the final stage. If his right arm is dismembered, he loses the weapon and will instead swipe or bite the player if able to. He appears in Chapters 3 and 4. | |
Robert (ロバート, Robāto ) | Sports impenetrable armor on left arm and a portion of his chest.[4][excerpt 2] When damaged, he will briefly shield himself with his left arm. Although slow-moving, Robert may charge the player if a certain body part is shot. Appears in Chapters 3 and 4. HP 210.[4] |
Gallery
The House of the Dead
Official artwork
Screenshots
The House of the Dead: Remake
Screenshots
House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn
Official artwork
Sources
- Excerpts
- ↑ Excerpt from The House of the Dead Dennou Shinan: Dr. Curien no Houkoku Sho, p.13:
"強大なハンマーを持つゾンビ。 見た目同様凶暴で、体力もかなり高い。 ハンマーは常に右手で持っており、両手を使って右側から(プレイヤーから見ると左側から)殴りかかってくる。 手を狙うか、直接頭を打ち抜くのが有効。" - ↑ Excerpt from The House of the Dead Dennou Shinan: Dr. Curien no Houkoku Sho, p.12:
"次ページで紹介するサイモンの左上半身に鉄の防御をつけたゾンビ。鉄の部分は弾を弾き返すようになっている。頭も半分鉄で覆われているため、狙うのは困難。主な攻撃は殴り(※左上腕、左下腕左手はダメージなし)。"
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