Romeo Is a Deadman – A Dark Twist on Classic Romance in New Game

Really, the concept of Romeo and Juliet has taken its own unique twist in future storylines for centuries. This one may be the boldest yet. In Romeo Is a Deadman, the protagonist is similar to the original character in name only. He has become stuck in a sort of purgatory between life and death, and must track down the most wanted fugitives as an FBI agent caught in the space-time continuum. Yes, Juliet is in the game, somewhere, as his futuritive search crosses with the search for his missing girlfriend. If you are wondering how this all intertwines, so are we, and that is just how Grasshopper Manufacture likes it.

Action combat in Romeo is a Deadman sees you utilizing swords, guns, and pretty much any ability you can get your hands on. In a blog post released after the livestream, the developers give you, well, something to work with as far as what to expect.

Super bloody action, crazy twists and turns to blow players’ minds, and a whole mess of kinda-stereotypical gimmicks – all rolled into one wild ride. Our hero Romeo Stargazer is a man stuck between life and death. His own was saved mere seconds before the end by way of a time paradox that shattered the space-time continuum, which was created by a genius scientist screwing around.

Now, Romeo is FBI Space-Time special agent “Dead Man”, and sporting a rad mask called Dead Gear, must hunt space-time’s most wanted fugitives through multiple universes!

Romeo swaps between guns and swords, using his enemies’ own power against them to absolutely annihilate the evil hordes in this peak example of full-on bloody action, featuring ridiculously clever level design in which you’ll be jumping back and forth between the real world subspace, and white-hot battles cathartic enough to collapse the universe itself! When the going really gets tough, unleash Bloody Summer – an instant-kill special attack that uses blood accumulated from your enemies – to turn things around and get back on top!

Romeo’s search for these space-time fugitives ends up intertwining with his search for his suddenly missing girlfriend, the mysterious Juliet… You’ll just have to play the game to see how (and even if) these mysteries unravel, but after all is said and done (and dead), will Romeo be able to see the tears of time?! Stay tuned!

The full trailer for Romeo Is a Deadman can also be found below.

Final Thoughts

Was anybody looking for a space-time traveling FBI agent, Romeo, who is half dead? Probably not. Do I even really understand the concept of the storyline? No, I really do not. But does that mean the game won’t be enjoyable? Absolutely not. If you are looking for a bloody, violent action adventure, Romeo is a Deadman may be perfect for you. The game is expected to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5.