Romeo is a Dead Man Reviews
Romeo is a Dead Man doesn’t hit all the notes it hoped to hit. When the action is on high, it’s thrilling, but its heavy-handed outlandishness and muddled graphics detract from it. That’s not to say what Grasshopper Manufacture crafted is bad in any way, as it is an endearing love letter to sci-fi and one of the most out-there titles on the market. It’s more so that it feels like the studio could do more to fine tune things, but didn’t get to.
In many ways, Romeo Is a Dead Man feels like the ultimate Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture game, combining so many crazy ideas into one experience. It’s by far one of the most original and surprising games I’ve played in years, and I honestly can’t stop thinking about it. Can I easily recommend it to everyone? Not really, it’s a bit too out there. But at its lower price point, it’s definitely worth giving a shot. If you’re tired of sequels and remakes, give Romeo some love and save the multiverse together.
Romeo is a Dead Man is a fun, crazy, chaotic action title with a lot to offer, even if a few niggles rear their heads at times.
Possibly his most chaotic project to date, Suda delivers a fairly solid combat system in Romeo is a Dead Man, which occasionally gets lost in the visual chaos and sheer number of enemies, but truly falters in the repetition of bosses and their sheer quantity.
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I am fully aware of my fanboy stance when it comes to Grasshopper Manufacture, and I believe that most people who are fans of their titles have the same stance as me: you either vibe with their titles or you don’t. I would go out on a limb and say Romeo is a Dead Man is one of their easier titles to jump into. Much like No More Heroes, Shadows of the Damned, or Lollipop Chainsaw, it’s a title that cleverly uses addictive combat and gameplay while slowly indoctrinating the Grasshopper way onto the unsuspecting gamer. You’ll get the absolute most out of Romeo is a Dead Man if you’re a fan of Grasshopper Manufacture and Suda51, but even if you are new to the "Sudaverse," you are still presented with an absolutely wild and refreshing AA-feeling title. If you were a gamer around the PlayStation 2, 3, and Xbox 360 era, it will absolutely ring that nostalgia bell. If you always wanted to know why a certain section of gamers go wild for the name Suda51, or you’re like me and have replayed the entire Kill the Past series in sheer anticipation for this one, Romeo is a Dead Man is a great game. It does a fantastic job of reminding gamers that there is a healthy middle ground between "Indie" and "AAA." Long live Suda and the cult of the quirky AA game.
There are games that are over the top outrages and then there are games that are balls to the wall outrageous. Romeo Is a Dead Man firmly falls into the latter and I love it for that.
Romeo Is A Dead Man is a fantastic game for those seeking a mix of action, engaging gameplay, and thrilling, spooky vibes. When we look at the end of 2026, I could see us looking back at the hidden gems of the year and having this game included.
Romeo Is A Dead Man is a frustrating experience. I wanted to meet it on its own terms and let the insanity and sci-fi camp wash over me. But too much time spent in boring and tedious gameplay loops, coupled with weak character relationships, left me without anything of substance to hold onto.
Romeo is a Dead Man is an average action brawler with noticeable technical shortcomings. However, its artistic vision deserves the highest praise. Trashy dialogue, outrageous cutscenes, and wild pop-culture references make the game feel truly unique.
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