Wanted: Dead
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About Wanted: Dead
Soleil developed this 2023 title while 110 Industries handled the publishing duties. It dropped on Valentine's Day across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game places you in a grim sci-fi version of Hong Kong where survival depends on your combat prowess. You play through a single-player campaign that merges third-person shooting with brutal close-quarters fighting. The visual style leans heavily into neon-soaked cyberpunk aesthetics to sell the dangerous atmosphere. This is not a story about heroics but rather a gritty struggle against overwhelming odds in a city that hates you.
Gameplay
You control a lone mercenary navigating levels filled with hostile enemies. The core loop involves switching between firearms and melee attacks seamlessly. You can shoot opponents from a distance or close the gap to slash them apart with blades attached to your arms. Movement feels weighty as you dodge incoming fire while lining up shots. Each encounter requires managing resources and positioning yourself against groups of foes. The game offers no multiplayer options so you face every challenge alone. Controls feel responsive during combat sequences even when multiple enemies swarm you at once. You must master the rhythm between aiming down sights and unleashing melee combos to progress through the campaign without taking too much damage.
What Players Think
Data from our users shows a mixed reception with an IGDB score of 56.8 based on fifteen ratings. Most players struggle to finish the game since the average achievement unlock rate sits at a low 27.7 percent. The rarest challenge is the "Wanted: Dead" trophy which only 0.80% of players have earned so far. Many community members describe the experience as frustrating due to steep difficulty spikes rather than rewarding skill checks. Prices currently hover around $2.99 on Green Man Gaming which suggests a bargain basement status for those willing to tolerate the flaws. Critics and players alike note that while the combat has moments of intensity, it rarely reaches the heights promised by the marketing materials.
PlayPile's Take
This title is only worth buying if you find the $2.99 price point irresistible and enjoy punishing difficulty. The 55 available achievements are largely locked behind high skill floors as evidenced by that 0.80% completion rate for the hardest one. You will spend hours trying to beat a level that refuses to let up without saving often. It suits players who like repetitive combat loops over narrative depth or polished mechanics. Do not expect a masterpiece here but rather a rough prototype of a more ambitious idea. Skip it entirely unless you are hunting for cheap content to test your reflexes against unforgiving enemies.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
56.8
RAWG Rating
2.0
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