Killer Is Dead
Killer Is Dead is a PlayStation 3 action game released in 2013 developed by Grasshopper Manufacture. It centers on aiming, shooting, and weapon use, combat encounters, and area and route exploration, with controls and information arranged around the DualShock 3 or Sixaxis twin sticks, triggers, and face buttons, with PlayStation Move only where explicitly supported.
- AI score · out of 10
- 6.3 / 10
About this game
Killer Is Dead is a PlayStation 3 action game centered on aiming, shooting, and weapon use, combat encounters, and area and route exploration. Stages build pressure through routes, enemy patterns, and changing objectives, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Animation, hits, camera behavior, and readable hazards determine whether feedback remains dependable, while HD 3D scenes, Blu-ray data streaming, surround audio, and cinematic presentation need to preserve action, state, and text readability together. The genre-specific limitation is that camera behavior, collision rules, input mapping, and repeated ground after failure can raise the entry barrier. Platform conditions also include Blu-ray loading, HDD installs, system software, DualShock 3 battery life, Move accessories, resolution and frame rate, and retired online services affect present-day use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.
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PlayStation 3AI review
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Stylish counterattacks cannot carry every absurd assignment.
Killer Is Dead becomes most satisfying when a precisely timed dodge turns into a slow-motion counterattack. Mechanical-arm attachments add options beyond swordplay, while bold outlines, contrasting colours and rock or jazz-influenced music give its moonbound assassin story a distinct identity. Unfortunately, repeated corridors and enemy combinations limit how far that combat develops, and eccentric situations rarely build convincing relationships. A short campaign is supplemented by familiar combat tasks, while voyeuristic dating minigames are shallow and awkwardly tied to weapon unlocks. Historical PS3 testing finds responsive controls, but also texture pop-in, blurry surfaces and occasional frame hiccups. It is a curiosity for adults drawn to distinctive style and defensive timing, rather than a dependable choice for sustained narrative substance.
Strengths
- Timed counterattack rhythm
- Distinctive comic styling
- Varied music
Weaknesses
- Repeated enemies and environments
- Weak narrative development
- Shallow reward-gated dating tasks
- Texture and frame hiccups
Who it is for: Adults interested in unusual style and defensive action timing.
Play notes: Violence and voyeuristic content; historical PS3 testing, not PC Edition changes.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension A short campaign is padded by repeated tasks and awkward weapon-reward gating. | Reviewed | 5.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Timed counters give rhythm, while repeated encounters limit depth. | Reviewed | 6.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Distinctive comic styling and music stand out despite abrasive character voices. | Reviewed | 7.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Responsive input helps, but texture and frame hiccups reduce consistency. | Reviewed | 6.3 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Grasshopper Manufacture
- Publisher
- KadokawaDeep SilverXSEED Games
- Release date
- 2013
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Exploration3D GraphicsFast-pacedStory-drivenSolo-friendlyShootingLinear LevelsThird PersonDodgeReplayablePlatformingReal-time Combat
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Xbox 360Worldwide2013
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2013
Game gallery
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