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Killer Is Dead

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.

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6.3 / 10
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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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6.3 / 10PlayStation 3

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.

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A short campaign is padded by repeated tasks and awkward weapon-reward gating.

Reviewed5.4 / 10Not provided
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Timed counters give rhythm, while repeated encounters limit depth.

Reviewed6.5 / 10Not provided
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Distinctive comic styling and music stand out despite abrasive character voices.

Reviewed7.2 / 10Not provided
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Responsive input helps, but texture and frame hiccups reduce consistency.

Reviewed6.3 / 10Not provided

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Core information

Release date
2013
Platforms
PlayStation 3
Content kind
Game
Release state
Released
Region
Worldwide
Official website
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Offline minimum players
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Offline maximum players
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Online minimum players
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Online maximum players
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Tags
Exploration3D GraphicsFast-pacedStory-drivenSolo-friendlyShootingLinear LevelsThird PersonDodgeReplayablePlatformingReal-time Combat
Supported game languages
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Requires base game
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Standalone
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Age ratings
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Play modes
Single player
Perspectives
Third person

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