Grasshopper Manufacture’s Suda51 Reveals ‘Romeo is a Dead Man’

Grasshopper Manufacture founder Suda51 made an appearance at Sony’s State of Play showcase to reveal Romeo is a Dead Man—a game that has no relation to the 2000 action masterpiece Romeo Must Die, as far as we can tell. Romeo is a Dead Man stars Romeo Stargazer, a character who is pulled back from the brink of death, gains time-shattering powers, and becomes a universe-hopping special agent for the FBI. Armed with a sword and guns, Romeo battles various sci-fi robots and beasts across multiple universes, featuring hyper-bloody gameplay.

Gameplay and Visuals

By the time I finished watching the debut trailer for Romeo is a Dead Man, I had completely forgotten that it started out with a hand-drawn cartoon family enjoying a nice curry dinner. The trailer quickly devolves into a black, white, and red-splattered fever dream of exploding heads and doorway demons, providing the first hint that this is definitely a Suda51 project. Grasshopper Manufacture’s previous games include Killer7, No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw, and Killer is Dead, and its latest release seems to fit right in with these titles.

Release Information

Romeo is a Dead Man is a third-person action game, and it is scheduled to hit PlayStation 5 in 2026.

Conclusion

With its unique blend of action and surreal storytelling, Romeo is a Dead Man promises to be another intriguing addition to Suda51’s portfolio. Fans of Grasshopper Manufacture can look forward to experiencing this new adventure when it launches.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/suda51-returns-with-a-sword-swinging-gun-slinging-sci-fi-action-game-214628508.html?src=rss