Wanted: Dead

Capsule ComputersAdmir Brkic

9/10

Wanted: Dead is a sneaky love letter to the PS2 & OG Xbox era of gaming. It's tough as nails, charming, and addictive as hell. What more could you ask for?

Final WeaponBusterSwordBoy

Wanted: Dead is as befuddling as it is bloody. Players will find the plot of Soliel's slasher/shooter hybrid varying levels of coherent depending on their interpretation. What's undeniable is the fun to be had in its streamlined slaughter. Come for the demanding and gory action gameplay, and stay for the odd voice performances, anime flashbacks, and karaoke with Stefanie Joosten. It's sometimes frustrating, often satisfying, and almost always janky and weird; I can't stop thinking about it.

KeenGamerDominic Allen

7/10

Wanted: Dead is a game truly for the old-school crowd. If you're a part of that, you'll really enjoy this game. If not, don't even bother. Its NES hard style will turn off many, but those who are able to handle a tough challenge will find a rewarding and satisfying action game experience.

Impulse GamerMarc Rigg

Wanted: Dead is a game that had been on my radar for a while, so when the opportunity to check it out along with the new 1.13 Combat Overhaul Update, I jumped

GamingTrendCassie Peterson

65/100

Wanted: Dead has truly been an experience. Combat takes center stage, though the fun of hacking and slashing away at lesser enemies is soon overshadowed by getting pummeled into oblivion during boss fights. Some aspects of the game could use some ironing out, but, otherwise, it’s a fun enough experience to pass the time and wrack up achievements & trophies.

MP1STTim Lawrence

6/10

I just really, really did not like having to fight through a non-stop onslaught of glitchy jittery frame rate issues or other small and large performance issues. I want to give this game at least a 7.5, and if it is ever patched further we might be able to reexamine it, but I can’t overlook something so glaring as countable frames and frequent crashes. I hope that Soleil Ltd. is able to bounce back and stick the landing on the next one because I like everything else I’ve played from them. And I know they’re capable of more.

NoobFeedAzfar Rayan

60/100

Wanted: Dead's challenging settings, unique approach to battle, and visual presentation will attract some interest, but they certainly won't be adequate to hold most players' interest for very long.

PC GamerMollie Taylor

60/100

It reminds me of old PlayStation action games, but not always in a good way.

VGChartzLee Mehr

4.5/10

Wanted: Dead captures the spirit of schlockier action blockbusters that've been long forgotten, but doesn't successfully argue why they deserve a comeback.Wanted: Dead’s existence is like seeing a dodo bird today on a safari ride with David Attenborough monologuing [...]

Checkpoint GamingOmi Koulas

4/10

A fast-paced action game from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, Wanted: Dead is a chaotic police squad adventure, for better or worse. Soleil Ltd. has created a challenging slasher and shooter hybrid that offers exciting gameplay, not without an alarming level of jankiness.

TechRaptorSamuel Guglielmo

4/10

Wanted: Dead may be delightfully weird, but its held back by extremely inconsistent combat, a nonsense story, and an all around lack of any direction.

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

Unscored

Wanted: Dead is a beautiful mess. Its story and voice acting are atrocious, and its checking pointing system will infuriate you, However, despite those issues, and more that continue to pile on, Wanted: Dead is a complete banger of an early 2000s action title, for better and worse.