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08-07-14 09:55 PM
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This is a review for a game that many of you may not know about. It is a very unique title from a very unique developer who goes by Suda51. This man's games tend to be absolutely insane in nature, with surreal themes and characters, and tend to have unique gameplay which tends to be hit or miss, depending on who you are. One thing is for sure when you play a Suda51 game, however: and that is you are in for a unique experience. Killer is Dead follows this trend of insanity. STORY: 8.5/10 The story, like most aspects of Killer is Dead, is insane. Absolutely insane. It follows the story of a man named Mondo Zappa, who is an assassin for a group of assassins that kills killers. They hunt down the hunters. Hence the name: Killer is Dead. The story is very surreal in nature and it is for this reason that it can be difficult to follow. However, you can still make out what is going on in the game, to a degree. The story isn't there for its cohesion; it is there for you to be along for the ride. It throws a lot at you and often times raises more questions than answers. Don't let this discourage you, though. This story has much intrigue and is a very entertaining one. You will understand some of it, and what can be comprehended is awesome. It will make you think. It just could have been elaborated upon so we wouldn't be left so high and dry. But the story is by no means "bad". As for the voice acting, it's quite good. Lead character Mondo Zappa's voice is very low and brooding, and is well-performed. The melodrama that some characters put into their parts may take some getting used to, but in the end it can be appreciated. GAMEPLAY: 8.3/10 Killer is Dead is an action/beat-'em-up game. That being said, you spend most of your time beating up enemies during the game. The action can only be described as Japanese. I don't mean this descr MUSIC: 9/10 This game has a really cool soundtrack. It ranges from beautiful piano ballads to off-the-wall techno. Music that accompanies fast, frantic gameplay or a heartfelt cutscene fits in well. The soundtrack goes well with the schizophrenic feel of Killer is Dead. A neat fact worth noting is this game's soundtrack was composed by the same guy who did Silent Hill 2's soundtrack, which, in this reviewer's opinion, is an atmospheric masterpiece. If you buy the Limited Edition copy of the game, you will receive the 25-track soundtrack on a disk, in all of its glory.? GRAPHICS: 9/10 The game's graphics are absolutely insane. They have a dark, cel-shaded style to them, and are filled with immense detail. The incredible range of settings that this game has to offer always are a joy to look at thanks to the absolutely insane yet beautiful art style. Unfortunately, what keeps the graphics from getting a 10 out of 10 is the unfortunate screen tearing. It happens more in some levels than others, but it is noticeable, and should have been fixed before this game was released. Luckily, it does not ruin the experience. It is a significant problem, however. But overall, the screen tearing does not keep this game from being a joy to look at. OVERALL: 8.9/10 This game is just a scratch away from achieving greatness. It is an absolutely insane experience from start to finish. Insane in both good and bad ways. The amount of time and detail that was put into this game is something to behold. The combat mostly succeeds in making the frantic action work, but could have used a little less button mashing. The is a surreal roller coaster that may not fill you in on everything you should know, but is still worth experiencing. The art style is incredible, and is unfortunately brought down a bit due to screen tearing. Killer is Dead may be flawed in many areas, but is greater than the sum of its parts. This game is not for everyone. But if you're into stylish, action-fueled, surreal insanity, this is almost heaven. One thing is for sure: Killer is Dead is a unique experience. And that in itself is quite an accomplishment. STORY: 8.5/10 The story, like most aspects of Killer is Dead, is insane. Absolutely insane. It follows the story of a man named Mondo Zappa, who is an assassin for a group of assassins that kills killers. They hunt down the hunters. Hence the name: Killer is Dead. The story is very surreal in nature and it is for this reason that it can be difficult to follow. However, you can still make out what is going on in the game, to a degree. The story isn't there for its cohesion; it is there for you to be along for the ride. It throws a lot at you and often times raises more questions than answers. Don't let this discourage you, though. This story has much intrigue and is a very entertaining one. You will understand some of it, and what can be comprehended is awesome. It will make you think. It just could have been elaborated upon so we wouldn't be left so high and dry. But the story is by no means "bad". As for the voice acting, it's quite good. Lead character Mondo Zappa's voice is very low and brooding, and is well-performed. The melodrama that some characters put into their parts may take some getting used to, but in the end it can be appreciated. GAMEPLAY: 8.3/10 Killer is Dead is an action/beat-'em-up game. That being said, you spend most of your time beating up enemies during the game. The action can only be described as Japanese. I don't mean this descr MUSIC: 9/10 This game has a really cool soundtrack. It ranges from beautiful piano ballads to off-the-wall techno. Music that accompanies fast, frantic gameplay or a heartfelt cutscene fits in well. The soundtrack goes well with the schizophrenic feel of Killer is Dead. A neat fact worth noting is this game's soundtrack was composed by the same guy who did Silent Hill 2's soundtrack, which, in this reviewer's opinion, is an atmospheric masterpiece. If you buy the Limited Edition copy of the game, you will receive the 25-track soundtrack on a disk, in all of its glory.? GRAPHICS: 9/10 The game's graphics are absolutely insane. They have a dark, cel-shaded style to them, and are filled with immense detail. The incredible range of settings that this game has to offer always are a joy to look at thanks to the absolutely insane yet beautiful art style. Unfortunately, what keeps the graphics from getting a 10 out of 10 is the unfortunate screen tearing. It happens more in some levels than others, but it is noticeable, and should have been fixed before this game was released. Luckily, it does not ruin the experience. It is a significant problem, however. But overall, the screen tearing does not keep this game from being a joy to look at. OVERALL: 8.9/10 This game is just a scratch away from achieving greatness. It is an absolutely insane experience from start to finish. Insane in both good and bad ways. The amount of time and detail that was put into this game is something to behold. The combat mostly succeeds in making the frantic action work, but could have used a little less button mashing. The is a surreal roller coaster that may not fill you in on everything you should know, but is still worth experiencing. The art style is incredible, and is unfortunately brought down a bit due to screen tearing. Killer is Dead may be flawed in many areas, but is greater than the sum of its parts. This game is not for everyone. But if you're into stylish, action-fueled, surreal insanity, this is almost heaven. One thing is for sure: Killer is Dead is a unique experience. And that in itself is quite an accomplishment. |
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(edited by taterii on 08-07-14 10:07 PM) Post Rating: 2 Liked By: sop281, TheReaper7290,
08-08-14 09:00 AM
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A rather excellent review. I was thinking about picking this up for my PS3, but I had always feared that it would end up being a great let-down. Do you happen to know if the game allows you to listen to the Japanese voice actors though? That is usually a make-or-break deal for me. I can't stand a lot of the English voice acting they use in some of these games. Even in DLC format would be fine. I'm just curious. |
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08-08-14 10:20 AM
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sop281 : Thank you! I really appreciate that. And yes, lucky for you, the game DOES allow you to switch between the English and Japanese voice acting. No DLC needed. Go out and buy it! The Limited Edition is only $10 at GameStop. |
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