Romeo is a Dead Man

Impulse GamerGareth Newnham

Romeo is a Deadman is the latest fever dream from Grasshopper Manufacture. If, like me, you’re a fan of SUDA 51 and his particular brand of off-kilter, often

I’d be lying if I said that this is a game for everyone. By its nature, the absurdism and surrealism of Romeo is a Dead Man is only going to resonate with people who can appreciate that quality about it. The game itself point-blank refuses to be entertaining to play on a passive level. But given that video games around us are becoming more and more generic, “best practice” driven, and in general, everything that Romeo is a Dead Man pokes fun at, it’s nice to have the occasional game that’s willing to put some people off in pursuit of its creative vision.

WayTooManyGamesJordan Hawes

8/10

I’m going to preface this review by saying this is my first ever Suda51 game. I’m setting that bar right away because you’re going to see a lot of flabbers being gasted. There were long periods of this game where my jaw was just hanging there as I wondered what in the hell I was experiencing. Yet, I was enjoying so much of it that the open jaw turned into smiles, as well as mouthing “WTF” more than a few times. Now, it’s not like I haven’t heard of Suda51 and his infamous style....

Metro GameCentralSteve Boxer

8/10

Suda51’s punk attitude results in another uniquely bizarre third person action game, but this one has more life and originality to it than most of his other more recent titles.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

8/10

Go along with its absurd story, and chances are you'll have lots of fun with Romeo is a Dead Man, even if its combat can be scrappy in places. This is Grasshopper Manufacture's most polished game yet, and as ever it's full of amusing quirks and gameplay features.

TechRadar GamingRhys Wood

Like any game in Grasshopper Manufacture’s offbeat catalog, Romeo is a Dead Man isn’t for everyone. On the surface, it’s a hilariously violent action game with bizarre pop culture references, and the story might alienate players who are more used to titles with straightforward narratives. But dig down a little, and you’ll find that Romeo is a Dead Man deals in immensely rewarding combat, irreverent and varied art styles, and above all, a ton of soul, all in spite of a short runtime.

Gamersky心灵奇兵

7/10

The gameplay of Romeo is so unpredictable that it can only be described as "sometimes divine, sometimes demonic."

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

7/10

Suda 51’s latest is a gloriously absurd, mid-budget fever dream that prioritizes stylistic madness over mechanical depth.

WellPlayedKieron Verbrugge

6/10

A collection of cool shit laid out on a shaky foundation, Romeo is a Dead Man is as admirable and occasionally brilliant to witness as it is borderline boring to play. It’s a punk rock demo tape, an imperfect showcase of violent profundity scattered amongst a bunch of noise.

Push SquareLiam Croft

6/10

Suda51 games have a proud reputation of going against the grain, yet Romeo Is a Dead Man still manages to beggar belief.

StevivorSteve Wright

4.5/10

Romeo is a Dead Man is the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture and SUDA51, the latter recently part of the somewhat lacklustre Hotel Barcelona. Whereas that title had some interesting ideas that ultimately fall through, Romeo is a Dead Man tries to get by on style and attitude alone, and will divide players accordingly.

GamesticJeroen Van Rossem

Unscored

In the end, Romeo Is A Dead Man is another amazing outing carefully crafted by Suda51 and his team. It isn’t exactly a game meant for a broad audience though. It’s a rather niche experience due to its sheer craziness and blood-soaked gameplay and storytelling. If you’re looking for a game that’s unlike anything you’ve played in recent years, you can count on Grasshopper Manufacture to deliver the goods, and this ultra-violent and LSD-infused sci-fi adventure certainly delivers on all fronts.