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Stupid Never Dies review - from the producer of Devil May Cry
Stupid Never Dies is a disappointing debut action game from GPTRACK50, a new studio founded by former Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi. Despite featuring veteran developers, the game suffers from ugly visuals, unfunny humor, and fundamentally flawed combat mechanics. The roguelite structure and transformation abilities fail to elevate the repetitive and imprecise gameplay, making it a low-rent experience reminiscent of forgotten Xbox 360 titles.
Stupid Never Dies review: "This pop punk RPG's heart is in the right place, but I'm not so sure about its brain"
Stupid Never Dies is a pop-punk RPG that combines zombies, monsters, and a unique zine-like visual style. Despite its creative presentation and ambitious transformation mechanics, the game is hampered by clunky combat, ineffective abilities, and an over-reliance on leveling up, ultimately leaving the player feeling disengaged.
Stupid Never Dies review: No braiiiiiins, lots of heart
Stupid Never Dies is a debut roguelike action game from GPTRACK50, featuring a zombie protagonist on a quest to revive his frozen love interest. While praised for its vibrant visuals, energetic combat, and quirky characters, the game's core romance is criticized as 'ugly' and 'gross.' The roguelike progression systems are also noted as grindy and uninteresting, detracting from the otherwise fast-paced, brainless fun.
This week in PC games: build a better zombie in Stupid Never Dies, glue together houses in Cutout Village, and settle brave new worlds in Star Trek: Outposts Unknown
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from limb-swapping zombie action RPG Stupid Never Dies and city-builder Cutout Village, to Star Trek: Outposts Unknown and the HD-2D Final Fantasy Resonance. Other notable titles include the co-op puzzle game We Were Here Tomorrow and the run-and-gun Metroidvania A Sister's Journey.
The 12 most exciting video game releases of October 2026
October 2026 is set to feature a diverse lineup of video game releases, including Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Gears Of War: E-Day. Other notable titles include Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and Final Fantasy Resonance, which marks a return to turn-based combat. Microsoft is also releasing an Xbox and PC exclusive, while Nintendo is launching Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
Everything From The State Of Play That You Can Try Right Now
Sony's State of Play showcased several games with demos and ports available immediately. Demos for Final Fantasy Resonance, Stupid Never Dies, and SlashZero are out now, with progression carrying over to the full releases. Additionally, Double Fine's Keeper has received a PlayStation 5 port and a price drop.
Ex-Devil May Cry devs were tired of 40-hour ARPGs, so new zombie brawler Stupid Never Dies only takes 20 minutes to…
Developers formerly of Devil May Cry are creating Stupid Never Dies, a zombie-themed action RPG designed for quick progression, aiming for 15-20 minute dungeon dives rather than the typical 30-40 hour slog. Director Eiichiro Sasaki and founder Hiroyuki Kobayashi, with experience on titles like Resident Evil 6 and the original Devil May Cry, are focusing on "blazing fast growth" for the game, which is set to release on October 21.
Resident Evil 4 and Dragon's Dogma lead's stylish new action RPG gets an October release date, steering clear…
The new action RPG Stupid Never Dies, developed by GPTRACK50 and founded by Capcom veteran Hiroyuki Kobayashi, will be released on October 21, 2026. The game, which features inspiration from Suda 51's work and veterans from Dragon's Dogma and Devil May Cry, will be co-published by Sega worldwide and receive a PlayStation 5 physical release.
Stupid Never Dies gets Fall 2026 release window for PS5 and PC
The action RPG Stupid Never Dies is scheduled for a Fall 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and PC. Developed by GPTRACK50, the game features a cowardly zombie named Davy who falls in love with a frozen human girl and gains monster abilities through a 'Style Eat' mechanic. The game is described as a 'Blazing Fast Growth 3D Action RPG' with an estimated playtime of 30 hours.
Stupid Never Dies, a blazing fast action game from devs behind Devil May Cry and Resident Evil, is funky, spunky and even “slightly spooky”
Stupid Never Dies, a new action RPG from GPTRACK50, led by veteran Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, has released its first trailer. The game features fast-paced combat, a zombie protagonist named Davy, and a roguelike structure with strategic character progression. It is slated for a 2026 release on PlayStation and PC, with potential for Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
Tell Us if You Love or Hate Stupid Never Dies, the Most Divisive Action RPG Coming to PS5
Stupid Never Dies, a fast-paced action RPG from developer GPTRACK50 and producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 later this year. The game features a vivid pop-punk aesthetic, rapid progression, and chaotic combat, with players controlling a zombie aiming to revive his girlfriend. Its divisive nature is highlighted, with potential for both strong praise and criticism.
Stupid Never Dies preview - from the producer of Resident Evil and Devil May Cry
GPTRACK50, a new studio founded by former Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, has revealed its debut title, Stupid Never Dies. This action RPG with roguelike elements features a zombie protagonist named Davy who can shapeshift into various forms. The game is slated for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and PC, with a focus on 'funky zombie action' and attack-based combat.
