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The House of the Dead 4 Special (ザハウスオブザデッド4 スペシャル, Za Hausu obu za Deddo 4 Supesharu^?) is a horror-themed rail shooter attraction developed by Sega AM1 and released by Sega in 2006. It is a canonical expansion to The House of the Dead 4 and an entry in the mainline House of the Dead series.

Taking place shortly after 4's events, the game follows AMS agents Kate Green and G as they fight the creature infestation to its source.

The game was released to arcades as a two-player arcade attraction, featuring a spinning ride vehicle and special effects. It is included in the PlayStation 3 port of The House of the Dead 4 as an unlockable for completing the original game.

Plot

Characters

Synopsis

In 2003, AMS agent Kate Green wanders the abandoned city alone, acting on her promise to fallen partner James Taylor to keep fighting and never give up hope. She encounters agent G, who claims that the battle is not over. Together, Kate and G fight the infestation of creatures to its source.

The agents drive to an unidentified building, killing a revived Justice in the parking garage. In the core of a secret laboratory, they discover a reawakened Magician. Recognizing and welcoming the AMS agents, Magician seeks revenge for the pain he has endured.

Upon defeat, Magician attempts to open Pandora's Box, which appears before him.

Endings

A quick time event occurs, during which the player must aim and throw a grenade to destroy the box. The player's success or failure, along with their score, impact the scenes which follow.

Type	Criteria	Description
Bad	Failing the quick time event.	Magician activates several clones of himself, laughing as G says "Who's next?" The words "BAD END" appear on the screen.
Good	Completing the quick time event.	Pandora's Box is destroyed; Magician claims "Nothing can erase my pain..." before exploding. As they leave, G tells Kate that the fight is about to begin. The words "THE END" appear on the screen.
Bonus ending scene	Achieve an A rank or higher in both chapters, score over 70,000 points, and attain the Good ending.	This scene follows the good ending. A mysterious man limps where Magician was fought, remarking "So, Pandora's Box has been closed. That is, if there is any 'hope' left. The Wheel of Fate cannot be stopped."

Gameplay

457968 254382677995339 863129044 o — A 3D rendering of the arcade ride vehicle.

In the arcade version, up to two players enter an enclosed room with the ride vehicle inside. The room is equipped with a surround sound system and two 100 XGA projectile screens: one in front of players and another behind them. After players sit down and buckle in, the attendant will lower the safety bar.

The ride vehicle can spin 360°, shake when creatures attack, and blast players with air whenever they take damage. It features holsters with two light guns, along with a large "action" button to use during escape sequences and an emergency stop button. Unlike The House of the Dead 4, the machine guns have recoil.

Gameplay is identical to The House of the Dead 4; players shoot enemies, bosses, and hidden bonus items in background objects. The game consists of two stages that each have branching paths. The differences are the following:

Instead of lives, players share one large life bar. The game ends when it is emptied; there are no continues.
Rather than shaking the gun, players must escape enemies and bosses by repeatedly hitting the "escape" button on the control panel.
At the end of the game, players are judged on how compatible they are based on performance alone. This mechanic was previously used in Sega's mounted gun game Let's Go Jungle (and returns in its sequel, Let's Go Island).

The PlayStation 3 port of Special adds continues, replaces the life bar with traditional lives, restores the gun shake mechanic, and removes the compatibility mechanic.

Chapters

The game consists of two unnamed chapters (as revealed in The House of the Dead 4's PlayStation 3 port).

Bosses

Development

HODCabinetConceptArt — A scrapped arcade cabinet design from *The House of the Dead*.

The idea of an immersive House of the Dead experience was considered as early as the original 1996 arcade game The House of the Dead. In this concept, dubbed the "Reflection System", the player stood between two monitors and shot creatures who approached from multiple directions. Developer Sega AM1 scrapped the idea and was unsure if it would be used in future installments.^[1]

The House of the Dead 4 Special was developed by The House of the Dead 4 director Takashi Oda and producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama. Nishiyama admitted that the original House of the Dead 4 could have simply been ported with some changes, but Oda decided to add a new storyline to the game. Because 4 Special is a two-player game, couples were a target audience.^[2]

Release

Sega unveiled The House of the Dead 4 Special at the 2006 AOU (Arcade Operator's Union) trade show in Tokyo, Japan, which ran from February 17th to the 18th.^[3]^[4] The game began arriving at Japanese arcades in July of that year,^[5] and GameWorks locations in the United States that summer.^[6]

HODSDAttraction-HOD4SPSign — *The House of the Dead 4 Special* sign at Tokyo Joypolis in 2023, repurposed for *House of the Dead-Scarlet Dawn-THE ATTRACTION*.

Locations

The following is a comprehensive list of all known current and former locations of The House of the Dead 4 Special's arcade version.

Current

Former

Dezerland Park (Orlando, Florida)^[7] - Sold and removed in early May 2023; moving to an undisclosed location overseas.^[8]
GameWorks (Las Vegas, Nevada)^[9]
GameWorks (Schaumburg, Illinois) - Seen pictured at a 2009 pinball tournament.^[10]
Nasu Highland Park (Nasu, Japan)^[11]
Tokyo Joypolis (Tokyo, Japan) - Closed on February 2nd, 2020^[12] and was replaced by House of the Dead-Scarlet Dawn-THE ATTRACTION.^[13] The 3D-sculpted 4 Special sign remains, but now has a flat-screen display installed over the old logo.^[14]

Gallery

Data

Screenshots

Videos

The House of the Dead 4 Special Trailer

References

↑ "Urgent planning SPECIAL! The House of the Dead", Sega Saturn Magazine, August 1997, page 194.
↑ "ゾンビがいっぱい『HOD4』" (Japanese). Sega Voice. Archived from the original on March 20, 2020.
↑ Niizumi, Hirohiko (February 21, 2006). "Spot On: The 2006 AOU Show" (English). GameSpot News. Archived from the original on April 2, 2020.
↑ Gantayat, Anoop (February 17, 2006). "AOU 2006: The Return of G" (English). IGN. Archived from the original on December 25, 2014.
↑ Wyman, Walt (July 7, 2006). "House of the Dead 4 Special reaches arcades" (English). GameSpot News. Archived from the original on April 2, 2020.
↑ Andersen, John (June 27, 2006). "The Rebirth Of The U.S. Arcade? Sega Entertainment's Plans For GameWorks" (English). Game Developer. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. “Over 300 attending guests at the open house even were also treated to a sneak preview of three new gaming attractions: Extreme Hunting 2 Tournament Edition (linked by ALL.Net), Sega UFO Catcher crane game, and House of the Dead 4 – Special, all slated for release this Summer.”
↑ https://orlandodecoded.com/2022/03/29/new-at-dezerland-park-the-thunderfoam-arena/
↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/orlando/comments/12w8leq/comment/jhe2der/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
↑ "GameWorks, Las Vegas, NV" (English). PINGEEK.COM. Retrieved on December 25, 2021.
↑ "PINBALL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 2009" (English). Pinball News. Retrieved on February 15, 2021.
↑ "Attraction Guide | Nasu Highland Park! Leisure land surrounded by the great nature of Nasu: Tochigi Prefecture" (Japanese). Nasu Highland Park. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020.
↑ 東京ジョイポリス [@TokyoJoypolis] (January 22, 2020). 東京ジョイポリス on Twitter: "「ザハウスオブザデッド4 スペシャル」稼働終了まで、残りわずかポリ。。。😱 2020年2月2日（日）までなので是非遊びに来るポリ‼️‼️" (Japanese). Twitter. Archived from the original on May 13, 2020.
↑ https://twitter.com/TokyoJoypolis/status/1230311490021773314
↑ https://twitter.com/TokyoJoypolis/status/1271694956898291712

External links

v • econtent
Characters	Kate Green • G • Thornheart
Creatures	David • Stones • Laban • Kageo • Jimmy • Kevin • Mackey • Charles • Costello • Bain • Constantin • Ebitan • Roses
Bosses	Justice • Magician
Chapters	Chapter 1 • Chapter 2
Other pages	Lore (AMS • AMS PDA) The House of the Dead 4

v • eThe House of the Dead games
Main series	The House of the Dead (Remake) • 2 (Remake) • III • 4 (*Special) • Scarlet Dawn*
Spin-offs	Zombie Revenge • The Typing of the Dead (2 • Overkill) • The Pinball of the Dead • English of the Dead • EX slot machine • The House of the Dead: Overkill (Extended Cut) • Loving Deads • Darts of the Dead • Scarlet Dawn (Battle Genesis • On Reels • THE ATTRACTION) • Reels
Prototypes	The House of the Dead (arcade prototype • Sega Saturn prototype) • 2 (Original Sin prototype) • Scarlet Dawn (prototypes)
Compilations	2 & 3 Return
Mobile games	Mobile • Nightmare • Zombie Da: Flick of the Dead • Overkill: The Lost Reels
Non-HOD games	Vampire Night • Sega Golden Gun • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
Gameplay mechanics	Bonus items • Branching paths • Civilians • Health • Weak points
Developers	Sega • Sega AM1 • Namco • Forever Entertainment • MegaPixel Studio • TA Publishing
Staff	Takashi Oda • Rikiya Nakagawa
Other content	Hiiro Sumomo • References in popular culture • Unused content

[OfficialSaturnMagazine-1] "Urgent planning SPECIAL! The House of the Dead", Sega Saturn Magazine, August 1997, page 194.

[2] "ゾンビがいっぱい『HOD4』" (Japanese). Sega Voice. Archived from the original on March 20, 2020.

[3] Niizumi, Hirohiko (February 21, 2006). "Spot On: The 2006 AOU Show" (English). GameSpot News. Archived from the original on April 2, 2020.

[4] Gantayat, Anoop (February 17, 2006). "AOU 2006: The Return of G" (English). IGN. Archived from the original on December 25, 2014.

[5] Wyman, Walt (July 7, 2006). "House of the Dead 4 Special reaches arcades" (English). GameSpot News. Archived from the original on April 2, 2020.

[6] Andersen, John (June 27, 2006). "The Rebirth Of The U.S. Arcade? Sega Entertainment's Plans For GameWorks" (English). Game Developer. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. “Over 300 attending guests at the open house even were also treated to a sneak preview of three new gaming attractions: Extreme Hunting 2 Tournament Edition (linked by ALL.Net), Sega UFO Catcher crane game, and House of the Dead 4 – Special, all slated for release this Summer.”

[7] ttps://orlandodecoded.com/2022/03/29/new-at-dezerland-park-the-thunderfoam-arena/

[8] ttps://www.reddit.com/r/orlando/comments/12w8leq/comment/jhe2der/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

[9] "GameWorks, Las Vegas, NV" (English). PINGEEK.COM. Retrieved on December 25, 2021.

[10] "PINBALL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 2009" (English). Pinball News. Retrieved on February 15, 2021.

[11] "Attraction Guide | Nasu Highland Park! Leisure land surrounded by the great nature of Nasu: Tochigi Prefecture" (Japanese). Nasu Highland Park. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020.

[12] 東京ジョイポリス [@TokyoJoypolis] (January 22, 2020). 東京ジョイポリス on Twitter: "「ザハウスオブザデッド4 スペシャル」稼働終了まで、残りわずかポリ。。。😱 2020年2月2日（日）までなので是非遊びに来るポリ‼️‼️" (Japanese). Twitter. Archived from the original on May 13, 2020.

[13] ttps://twitter.com/TokyoJoypolis/status/1230311490021773314

[14] ttps://twitter.com/TokyoJoypolis/status/1271694956898291712

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+{{Article type|main}}
-[[Image:Hotd4speciallogo.png|frame|House of the Dead 4: Special]]The House of the Dead 4 Special is a two-player attraction based on [[The House of the Dead 4]]. It was also released for the Playstation 3 as an unlockable within House of the Dead 4 when the normal game is completed.
+{{Game
+|title1 = The House of the Dead 4 Special
+|image1 = Flyer.jpg
+|developer(s) =[[Sega AM1]]
+|publisher(s) = [[Sega]]
+|release_date = *2006 (Arcade)
+*April 17, 2012 (Playstation Network)
+|platform(s) = *Arcade
+*PlayStation 3 (Playstation Network)
+|arcade_cabinet = Sega Lindbergh}}
+{{Quote|Quote = Watch your back...|Attribution = Tagline}}
+{{Nihongo|'''''The House of the Dead 4 Special'''''|ザ ハウス オブ ザ デッド4 スペシャル|Za Hausu obu za Deddo 4 Supesharu}} is a horror-themed rail shooter attraction developed by [[Sega AM1]] and released by [[Sega]] in 2006. It is a canonical expansion to ''[[The House of the Dead 4]]'' and an entry in the mainline ''[[The House of the Dead (franchise)|House of the Dead]]'' series.
+Taking place shortly after ''4''{{'}}s events, the game follows [[AMS]] agents [[Kate Green]] and [[G]] as they fight the [[Creatures|creature]] infestation to its source.
+The game was released to arcades as a two-player arcade attraction, featuring a spinning ride vehicle and special effects. It is included in the PlayStation 3 port of ''The House of the Dead 4'' as an unlockable for completing the original game.
+==Plot==
+=== Characters ===
+<gallery position="center" columns="4" captionalign="center" navigation="true" hideaddbutton="true" widths="100">
+File:KateFaceHOD4.png | '''[[Kate Green]]''' |link=Kate Green
+File:GFaceHOD4SP.png | '''[[G]]''' |link=G
+File:MagicianFaceHOD4SP.png | '''[[Magician]]''' |link=Magician
+File:ThornheartFaceHOD4.png | '''[[Thornheart]]''' |link=Thornheart
+</gallery>
+=== Synopsis ===
+[[File:GKateRunningHOTD4SP.png|thumb|Kate and G''.''|236x236px]]
+In 2003, [[AMS]] agent [[Kate Green]] wanders the abandoned city alone, acting on her promise to fallen partner [[James Taylor]] to keep fighting and never give up hope. She encounters agent [[G]], who claims that the battle is not over. Together, Kate and G fight the infestation of [[creatures]] to its source.
+The agents drive to an unidentified building, killing a revived [[Justice]] in the parking garage. In the core of a secret laboratory, they discover a reawakened [[Magician]]. Recognizing and welcoming the AMS agents, Magician seeks revenge for the pain he has endured.
+Upon defeat, Magician attempts to open Pandora's Box, which appears before him.
+===Endings===
+A quick time event occurs, during which the player must aim and throw a grenade to destroy the box. The player's success or failure, along with their score, impact the scenes which follow.
+{| class="article-table"
+!Type
+!Image
+!Criteria
+!Description
+|-
+|Bad
+|[[File:HOD4SPMagicianClones.png|thumb|175x175px]]
+|Failing the quick time event.
+|Magician activates several clones of himself, laughing as G says "''Who's next?''" The words "BAD END" appear on the screen.
+|-
+|Good
+|[[File:HOD4SPGoodEnding.png|thumb|175x175px]]
+|Completing the quick time event.
+|Pandora's Box is destroyed; Magician claims "''Nothing can erase my pain...''" before exploding. As they leave, G tells Kate that the fight is about to begin. The words "THE END" appear on the screen.
+|-
+|Bonus ending scene
+|[[File:HOD4SPThornheartEnding.png|thumb|175x175px]]
+|Achieve an A rank or higher in both chapters, score over 70,000 points, and attain the Good ending.
+|This scene follows the good ending. [[Thornheart|A mysterious man]] limps where Magician was fought, remarking "''So, Pandora's Box has been closed. That is, if there is any 'hope' left. The [[Wheel of Fate]] cannot be stopped.''"
+|}
 ==Gameplay==
+[[File:457968 254382677995339 863129044 o.jpg|thumb|170x170px|A 3D rendering of the arcade ride vehicle.]]
+In the arcade version, up to two players enter an enclosed room with the ride vehicle inside. The room is equipped with a surround sound system and two 100 XGA projectile screens: one in front of players and another behind them. After players sit down and buckle in, the attendant will lower the safety bar.
+The ride vehicle can spin 360°, shake when creatures attack, and blast players with air whenever they take damage. It features holsters with two light guns, along with a large "action" button to use during escape sequences and an emergency stop button. Unlike ''The House of the Dead 4'', the machine guns have recoil.
+Gameplay is identical to ''The House of the Dead 4''; players shoot enemies, bosses, and hidden [[bonus items]] in background objects. The game consists of two stages that each have [[branching paths]]. The differences are the following:
+# Instead of [[Health|lives]], players share one large life bar. The game ends when it is emptied; there are no continues.
+# Rather than shaking the gun, players must escape enemies and bosses by repeatedly hitting the "escape" button on the control panel.
+# At the end of the game, players are judged on how compatible they are based on performance alone. This mechanic was previously used in Sega's mounted gun game ''Let's Go Jungle'' (and returns in its sequel, ''Let's Go Island'').
+The PlayStation 3 port of ''Special'' adds continues, replaces the life bar with traditional lives, restores the gun shake mechanic, and removes the compatibility mechanic.
+=== Chapters ===
+The game consists of two unnamed chapters (as revealed in ''The House of the Dead 4''{{'}}s PlayStation 3 port).
+* [[Chapter 1 (The House of the Dead 4 Special)|Chapter 1]]
+* [[Chapter 2 (The House of the Dead 4 Special)|Chapter 2]]
+=== Bosses ===
+<gallery position="center" columns="2" captionalign="center" navigation="true" hideaddbutton="true">
+File:JusticeWeakPoint4Special.png | '''[[Justice]]''' (Type 0053) |link=Justice
+File:HOTD4SPMagicianWeakPoint.png | '''[[Magician]]''' (Type 0) |link=Magician
+</gallery>
+== Development ==
+[[File:HODCabinetConceptArt.png|thumb|A scrapped arcade cabinet design from ''[[The House of the Dead (1996 video game)|The House of the Dead]]''.|209x209px]]
+The idea of an immersive ''House of the Dead'' experience was considered as early as the original 1996 arcade game ''[[The House of the Dead (1996 video game)|The House of the Dead]]''. In this concept, dubbed the "Reflection System", the player stood between two monitors and shot creatures who approached from multiple directions. Developer [[Sega AM1]] scrapped the idea and was unsure if it would be used in future installments.<ref name="OfficialSaturnMagazine">"[https://retrocdn.net/images/5/57/SSM_JP_19970912_1997-31.pdf#page=197 Urgent planning SPECIAL! The House of the Dead]", ''Sega Saturn Magazine'', August 1997, page 194.</ref>
+''The House of the Dead 4 Special'' was developed by ''The House of the Dead 4'' director [[Takashi Oda]] and producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama. Nishiyama admitted that the original ''House of the Dead 4'' could have simply been ported with some changes, but Oda decided to add a new storyline to the game. Because ''4 Special'' is a two-player game, couples were a target audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://sega.jp/segavoice/vol28/|title = "ゾンビがいっぱい『HOD4』"|archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20150525170222/http://sega.jp/segavoice/vol28/|archivedate = March 20, 2020|publisher = ''Sega Voice''|language = Japanese}}</ref>
+== Release ==
+Sega unveiled ''The House of the Dead 4 Special'' at the 2006 AOU (Arcade Operator's Union) trade show in Tokyo, Japan, which ran from February 17th to the 18th.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/spot-on-the-2006-aou-show/1100-6144603/|title = "Spot On: The 2006 AOU Show"|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200402205853/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/spot-on-the-2006-aou-show/1100-6144603/|archivedate = April 2, 2020|date = February 21, 2006|publisher = ''GameSpot News''|last = Niizumi|first = Hirohiko|language = English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/02/17/aou-2006-the-return-of-g|title = "AOU 2006: The Return of G"|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20141225205247/http://uk.ign.com/articles/2006/02/17/aou-2006-the-return-of-g|archivedate = December 25, 2014|last = Gantayat|first = Anoop|date = February 17, 2006|publisher = ''IGN''|language = English}}</ref> The game began arriving at Japanese arcades in July of that year,<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/house-of-the-dead-4-special-reaches-arcades/1100-6153652/|title = "House of the Dead 4 Special reaches arcades"|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200402211542/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/house-of-the-dead-4-special-reaches-arcades/1100-6153652/|archivedate = April 2, 2020|last = Wyman|first = Walt|publisher = ''GameSpot News''|date = July 7, 2006|language = English}}</ref> and GameWorks locations in the United States that summer.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-rebirth-of-the-u-s-arcade-sega-entertainment-s-plans-for-gameworks|title = "The Rebirth Of The U.S. Arcade? Sega Entertainment's Plans For GameWorks"|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20210827071230/https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-rebirth-of-the-u-s-arcade-sega-entertainment-s-plans-for-gameworks|archivedate = August 27, 2021|last = Andersen|first = John|publisher = ''Game Developer''|date = June 27, 2006|language = English|quote = Over 300 attending guests at the open house even were also treated to a sneak preview of three new gaming attractions: Extreme Hunting 2 Tournament Edition (linked by ALL.Net), Sega UFO Catcher crane game, and House of the Dead 4 – Special, all slated for release this Summer.}}</ref>
+[[File:HODSDAttraction-HOD4SPSign.jpg|thumb|303x303px|''The House of the Dead 4 Special'' sign at Tokyo Joypolis in 2023, repurposed for ''[[House of the Dead-Scarlet Dawn-THE ATTRACTION]]''.]]
+=== Locations ===
+The following is a comprehensive list of all known current and former locations of ''The House of the Dead 4 Special''{{'}}s arcade version.
+==== Current ====
+==== Former ====
+*Dezerland Park (Orlando, Florida)<ref>https://orlandodecoded.com/2022/03/29/new-at-dezerland-park-the-thunderfoam-arena/</ref> - Sold and removed in early May 2023; moving to an undisclosed location overseas.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/orlando/comments/12w8leq/comment/jhe2der/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3</ref>
+*GameWorks (Las Vegas, Nevada)<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.pingeek.com/gameworks/gameworks.htm|title = "GameWorks, Las Vegas, NV"|accessdate= December 25, 2021|publisher = ''PINGEEK.COM''|language = English}}</ref>
+*GameWorks (Schaumburg, Illinois) - Seen pictured at a 2009 pinball tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.pinballnews.com/shows/gameworks2009/index.html|title = "PINBALL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 2009"|accessdate= February 15, 2021|publisher = ''Pinball News''|language = English}}</ref>
+*Nasu Highland Park (Nasu, Japan)<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.nasuhai.co.jp/attraction/detail.php?n=90|title = "Attraction Guide <nowiki>|</nowiki> Nasu Highland Park! Leisure land surrounded by the great nature of Nasu: Tochigi Prefecture"|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200808203255/https://www.nasuhai.co.jp/attraction/detail.php?n=90|archivedate= August 8, 2020|publisher = ''Nasu Highland Park''|language = Japanese}}</ref>
+*Tokyo Joypolis (Tokyo, Japan) - Closed on February 2nd, 2020<ref>{{Cite web|author = 東京ジョイポリス [@TokyoJoypolis]|url = https://twitter.com/TokyoJoypolis/status/1220207864381231104|title = 東京ジョイポリス on Twitter: "「ザ ハウス オブ ザ デッド4 スペシャル」稼働終了まで、残りわずかポリ。。。😱 2020年2月2日（日）までなので是非遊びに来るポリ‼️‼️"|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20200514033829/https:/twitter.com/TokyoJoypolis/status/1220207864381231104|date = January 22, 2020|archivedate = May 13, 2020|publisher = ''[[wikipedia:Twitter|Twitter]]''|language = Japanese}}</ref> and was replaced by ''[[House of the Dead-Scarlet Dawn-THE ATTRACTION]]''.<ref>https://twitter.com/TokyoJoypolis/status/1230311490021773314</ref> The 3D-sculpted ''4 Special'' sign remains, but now has a flat-screen display installed over the old logo.<ref>https://twitter.com/TokyoJoypolis/status/1271694956898291712</ref>
+== Gallery==
+=== Data ===
+<gallery>
+GameoverMap HotD4SP.jpg|Texture for the route map shown upon game over.
+</gallery>
+=== Screenshots ===
+<gallery>
+partnerRating15Percent.jpg
+partnerRating35Percent.jpg
+partnerRating75Percent.jpg
+partnerRating95Percent.jpg
+</gallery>
+=== Videos ===
-Players enter an enclosed room, sit down, and buckle up. The game makes use of two 100-inch screens, one in front of the players and another behind, as well as a five-speaker sound system, giving the impression that enemies are attacking from all directions. The seat shakes when zombies attack, and players are blasted with air whenever they take on damage. The seat automatically rotates to face the players towards whichever screen zombies are attacking from. The game also features a new addition of a life bar. As the players are hit the life bar diminishes. If the life bar is reduced to zero the game is over. There are no continues. In the end the players are judged on how compatible they are based on performance alone.
+<gallery>
+The_House_of_the_Dead_4_Special_Trailer|Website trailer.
+</gallery>
-==Story==
+== References ==
+<references />
+== External links ==
-This game features a side story in The House of the Dead plotline, taking place shortly after The House of the Dead 4, with [[Kate Green]] teaming up with [[G]] to destroy the zombie infestation at its source. They fight against the zombie infestation in the city before encountering [[Justice]] for the second time, and venture through a lab before confronting [[Magician]] Type 0, who returns after having been obliterated in two previous installments.
+* [https://tokyo-joypolis.com/language/english/attraction/2nd/house.html Joypolis attraction page (English)]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180211212227/http://tokyo-joypolis.com/attraction/2nd/house.html Joypolis attraction page (Japanese)]
+{{HotD4S}}
-When the Magician is defeated, a control panel appears before him, revealing clones of him. The player must destroy the control panel with grenades before Magician successfully brings his clones to life. If the player succeeds, the Magician is destroyed, and Kate and G go onto their next battle. Depending on the player's performance, [[the Mystery Man]] may also appear to comment that while Pandora's Box is closed, the [[Wheel of Fate]] cannot be stopped. If the players fail, the Magician succeeds in bringing his clones to life, leaving Kate and G's fates unknown, achieving the bad ending.
+{{Games}}
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+[[Category:Main series prequels]]