New From Grasshopper and Suda 51: Killer is Dead

[Shizuka]

The second game in Grasshopper Manufacture and Kadokawa Games' partnership (following Lollipop Chainsaw) has been revealed in this week's Famitsu to be "Killer is Dead."

Suda 51 is directing Killer is Dead, but it's not a sequel to Killer 7. In this original title, you play as a prisoner who's been sentenced to die. Your goal is to kill your assassin.

The game promises to retain the essence of Killer 7 and No More Heroes. It also promises to be a sort of "Dark Side 007" in that it will feature a number of beautiful Bond Girl-like ladies.

On the gameplay side of things, early reports indicate that the game will have sword-play ala No More Heroes, but with new elements.

Killer is Dead will be released on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2013.

http://andriasang.com/con0hq/killer_is_dead/

[AweOfShe]

I could use more Grasshopper/Suda in my life.

[SuperNipah]

I've heard that Suda51 is going to be personally directing this one! Not counting Liberation Maiden in the Guild01 compilation, this will be the first title he's personally directed since the original No More Heroes. I seriously can't wait!