History VideoGame / KillerIsDead

* TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture

** One instance occurs at the end of the mission with the giant that somehow "stole the world", even though the level takes place in America, on Earth. At the end of the level, Mondo actually finds a scaled down but otherwise perfect and realistic replica of Earth. [[BigLippedAlligatorMoment Aliens arrive]] and also "steal Earth", leaving behind a similar model of the sun instead. Even though it's patently impossible, [[MindScrew the implication is that those globes were the actual Sun and Earth.]] The world Mondo is on is completely unaffected, but all the characters have a sense that there has been an immense change or paradigm shift (the story is shifting into the endgame at this point, and {{Wham Episode}}s are imminent) that isn't necessarily related. [[MindScrew This is perfectly exemplary of]] MagicalRealism.

** One instance occurs at the end of the mission with the giant that somehow "stole the world", even though the level takes place in America, on Earth. At the end of the level, the world is found as a scaled down but otherwise perfect and realistic replica of Earth. Aliens then come and also "steal Earth", leaving behind a similar model of the sun instead. The world the characters are on is completely unaffected, but all the characters have a sense that there has been an immense change or paradigm shift (the story is shifting into the endgame at this point, and {{Wham Episode}}s are imminent) that isn't necessarily related. [[MindScrew This is perfectly exemplary of]] MagicalRealism.

** One instance occurs at the end of the mission with the giant that somehow "stole the world", even though the level takes place in America, on Earth. At the end of the level, the world is found as a scaled down but otherwise perfect and realistic replica of Earth. Aliens then come and also "steal Earth", leaving behind a similar model of the sun instead. The world the characters are on is completely unaffected, but all the characters have a sense that there has been an immense change or paradigm shift (the story is shifting into the endgame at this point, and WhamEpisodes are imminent) that isn't necessarily related. [[MindScrew This is perfectly exemplary of]] MagicalRealism.

** One instance occurs at the end of the mission with the giant that somehow "stole the world", even though the level takes place in America, on Earth. At the end of the level, the world is found as a scaled down but otherwise perfect and realistic replica of Earth. Aliens then come and also "steal Earth", leaving behind a similar model of the sun instead. The world the characters are on is seemingly unaffected, but all the characters have a sense that there has been an immense change that has occured on a fundamental but otherwise harmless level to the world. [[MindScrew This is perfectly exemplary of]] MagicalRealism.

** One instance occurs at the end of the mission with the giant that somehow "stole the world", even though the level takes place in America, on Earth. At the end of the level, the world is found as a scaled down but otherwise perfect and realistic replica of Earth. Aliens then come and also "steal Earth", leaving behind a similar model of the sun instead. The world the characters are on is seemingly unaffected, but all the characters have a sense that there has been an immense change that has occured on a fundamental but otherwise harmless level to the world. [[MindScrew This is perfectly exemplary of]] Magical Realism.

* MagicalRealism: An excellent example, likely one of the best in gaming. The world is populated by supernatural effects that mystify some but are treated casually by most others. The magic provides the setting for the physical and emotional conflict but is in itself merely a part of the natural world.

Set TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture, the game follows 35 year old BadassInANiceSuit Mondo Zappa, an "executioner" with his [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]] and cybernetic [[SwissArmyAppendage swiss army arm]], on "a story of love and execution."

Set TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture, the game follows 35 year old BadassInANiceSuit Mondo Zappa, an "executioner" with his [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]] and cybernetic [[SwissArmyAppendage swiss army arm]].

''Killer is Dead'' is an ActionGame directed by the notorious {{Suda 51}}, known mainly for his work on the PS2/[[GameCube GCN]] CultClassic, Killer7, and the Wii hit, NoMoreHeroes.

The game follows 35 year old BadassInANiceSuit Mondo Zappa, an "executioner" who kills criminals with his [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]] and his cybernetic [[SwissArmyAppendage swiss army arm]]. He works at an "executioner's office" managed by ScaryBlackMan Brian Rosen, who is also augmented like Mondo. Also in the office is Mondo's boss, British-born Vivian Squall, and Mondo's assistant Mika Takekawa, a 20 year old Japanese girl. Also in the mix is the villain Victor; a skeletal criminal who dresses like Mozart and can use song to manipulate human emotion. A SpiritualSuccessor to Suda 51's earlier Killer7, made to be DarkerAndEdgier than his previous game, LollipopChainsaw.

The game follows 35 year old [[BadassInANiceSuit Mondo Zappa]], an "executioner" who kills criminals with his [[SwissArmyAppendage cybernetic arm]] and [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]]. He works at an "executioner's office" managed by [[ScaryBlackMan Brian Rosen]], who is also augmented like Mondo. Also in the office is Mondo's boss, British-born Vivian Squall, and Mondo's assistant Mika Takekawa, a 20 year old Japanese girl. Also in the mix is the villain Victor; a skeletal criminal who dresses like Mozart and can use song to manipulate human emotion. A SpiritualSuccessor to Suda 51's earlier game Killer7, made to be a [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] game after his previous, LollipopChainsaw.

* AuthorAppeal: An [[CelShading oddly shaded]] assassin using a [[NoMoreHeroes katana]] with heavy emphasis on [[KillThePast the moon]] as a symbol? That's {{Suda 51}}, all right.

* ThisIsADrill: One of the weapons Mondo's left arm can be transformed into.

* MeaningfulName: Maybe. Mondo Zappa is Italian for "world" and "hoe." Knowing Suda, this could also be a ShoutOut to FrankZappa

* SwissArmyAppendage: Mondo's left arm is cybernetically enhanced, and can be changed and upgraded to suit your fighting style.

AuthorAppeal: An [[CelShading oddly shaded]] assassin using a [[NoMoreHeroes katana]] with heavy emphasis on [[KillThePast the moon]] as a symbol? That's {{Suda 51}}, all right.
SwissArmyAppendage: Mondo's left arm is cybernetically enhanced, and can be changed and upgraded to suit your fighting style.

AuthorAppeal: An [[CelShading oddly shaded]] assassin using a [[NoMoreHeroes katana]] with heavy emphasis on [[KillThePast the moon]] as a symbol? That's {{Suda 51}}, all right.