Goichi Suda (Suda 51) & Grasshopper unveiled their newest project which is called “Killer is Dead”. It isn’t a sequel to Killer 7 or anything but it’ll have influence from it and No More Heroes. More after the break.
Via Andriasang:
The game’s main character has a profession known as “Executioner.” He goes around the world putting an end to S level criminals. (This description is totally different from our original report, where we said that the game makes you into a prisoner out to kill your executioner. That was incorrect.)
Famitsu has just one vague bit about gameplay. We can expect sword action akin to No More Heroes. However, the game will also have new systems.
Killer is Dead is being developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and will be published by Kadokawa Games. This is the same pairing that is bringing us Lollipop Chainsaw. Famitsu lists Yoshimi Yasuda as executive producer and Suda 51 as executive director. Suda is also in charge of the game’s scenario.
The magazine’s interview with Suda reveals that planning for the game began at the end of 2009. Actual development did not start until Spring 2011, though. The game is currently quite early. Development of a prototype is either complete or nearing completion. The first draft of the game’s scenario has just been completed.
The key words for the game, said Suda, are “Moon and Earth.” The main character will visit a variety of places in order to fight his enemies. These enemies apparently have something to do with the Moon.
Hit up Andriasang’s post for more info.
Personally I am excited by this announcement. We’ll keep an eye on future developments for this title, hopefully they’d show a trailer or two in the near future.
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Super excited. Suda 51 games are pure gold.
Same here, my friend.