Much like the developer’s previous games, Killer is Dead looks to be a brutal slash ’em up with an abundance of insanity and style. A press release clarifies the story premise:
“‘KILLER IS DEAD’ is set in a not-so-distant future similar to (but not the same as) the world we know now. The player takes control of an executioner named Mondo Zappa who wields a Japanese sword in his right hand and brandishes interchangeable weapons in his left artificial arm. His ultimate goal is to execute various heinous criminals scattered around the world and beyond.
Completely unique visuals and outstanding stylish action come together to deliver an unprecedented gaming experience in ‘KILLER IS DEAD.’ This brand-new action title is being jointly developed by KADOKAWA GAMES and GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE, with SUDA51 lending his trademark sense of style at the helm.”
Grasshopper Manufacture is the developer behind cult favourites such as No More Heroes and Lollipop Chainsaw, the latter of which was co-published by development-partner Kadokawa Games.
Fans won’t have long to wait to get into the action, as Killer is Dead is currently scheduled for a worldwide Summer 2013 release on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. As a welcome bonus, the game will feature both Japanese and English audio tracks.
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