Suda 51 is well known for games that are bat S### insane and we love him for it. what you may not like is that his games are not really that deep preferring style over substance. lollipop chainsaw, shadows of the damned, killer 7 and no more heroes are some of his more crazy games and killer is dead is no exception but has suda gone too far? or has he finally found the right balance of visuals and flash.
Story: vampires, assassins, cyborgs all make for one over the top nutty storyline. play as mondo and carve a path of destruction killing killers. all in all there is not much to comment at its not fantastic but entertaining. characters are fun (some annoying) funny dialogue may be offensive to some but if you like his other games you know what to expect and will keep you through the 9-12 hour game. 7/10
Gameplay:extremely flashy sword fights make up the bulk of combat with sidearms acting as your long range gun. the swordplay covers most of the basics while having its own satisfying feel with some especially satisfying counter moves. this is sudas deepest game yet and it shows but with no jump it feels like it could have opened up more with aerial combat. something that I need to comment on is the gigolo missions again if you don't know suda you will feel a little pervy and wrong and out of place. they are side missions but they have sub weapons as rewards. I wont go into the whole objectifying women thing but it is a blemish on an overall great game play experience 8/10.
Graphics: this game does not have the best graphics or frame rate and has some issues with screen tearing but it has a fantastic art style that makes up for some of its graphical and performance shortcomings. the game as a manga type art style with a few really nice effects (purple explosions rock). 6/10
Lasting power: its not too hard to platinum all the trophy's what it comes down to is how much you enjoy the swordplay or style of the game as there is not too much replay value. 5/10
Verdict: fast, fun, funny and a little offensive but if that's your bag I can dig it, could be better under the hood but you can look past it your in for a solid adventure. 7/10
Story: vampires, assassins, cyborgs all make for one over the top nutty storyline. play as mondo and carve a path of destruction killing killers. all in all there is not much to comment at its not fantastic but entertaining. characters are fun (some annoying) funny dialogue may be offensive to some but if you like his other games you know what to expect and will keep you through the 9-12 hour game. 7/10
Gameplay:extremely flashy sword fights make up the bulk of combat with sidearms acting as your long range gun. the swordplay covers most of the basics while having its own satisfying feel with some especially satisfying counter moves. this is sudas deepest game yet and it shows but with no jump it feels like it could have opened up more with aerial combat. something that I need to comment on is the gigolo missions again if you don't know suda you will feel a little pervy and wrong and out of place. they are side missions but they have sub weapons as rewards. I wont go into the whole objectifying women thing but it is a blemish on an overall great game play experience 8/10.
Graphics: this game does not have the best graphics or frame rate and has some issues with screen tearing but it has a fantastic art style that makes up for some of its graphical and performance shortcomings. the game as a manga type art style with a few really nice effects (purple explosions rock). 6/10
Lasting power: its not too hard to platinum all the trophy's what it comes down to is how much you enjoy the swordplay or style of the game as there is not too much replay value. 5/10
Verdict: fast, fun, funny and a little offensive but if that's your bag I can dig it, could be better under the hood but you can look past it your in for a solid adventure. 7/10