Wanted: Dead

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 31
  3. Negative: 8 out of 31
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  1. Eurogamer
    Feb 14, 2023
    All the confusing yet irresistible energy of early-noughties double-A gaming, marred by awful writing and a core gimmick that doesn't ignite.

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 70
  3. Negative: 22 out of 70
  1. thissiteisaj0ke
    Feb 18, 2023
    0
    Practically every positive user review for this game is fake. Metacritic clearly has a problem with astroturfing and instead of trying to fixPractically every positive user review for this game is fake. Metacritic clearly has a problem with astroturfing and instead of trying to fix it they hide it by now making it impossible to see users' review history. Otherwise you'd see all the 10's here have only reviewed this game across multiple platforms.

    The game is far from a 10. Something like a 4/10 would be generous. Lots of poor game design, but playable if you're a diehard action fan and have literally nothing else to do with your free time. When I heard some former Team Ninja devs were onboard I assumed it would be nobodies, but they actually have a couple big names from the early days of TN, so it makes it all the more disappointing that this is the best they can do now.

    If I were to sum up this game in a few words it'd be this: vanilla NG3 but even less fun and everyone is ugly.    … Full Review »
  2. d4ntes
    Aug 18, 2023
    7
    I had so much fun with this one. Sure, story and characters are somewhat weird, and game is little bit too short and sometimes repetitive, butI had so much fun with this one. Sure, story and characters are somewhat weird, and game is little bit too short and sometimes repetitive, but it packed with action, good combat system, awesome finishers and some cool minigames. Overall, great package, especially if you can buy this after discount.… Full Review »
  3. Jord96223
    Mar 11, 2023
    0
    This game is complete and utter garbage. Production values, AI, control, balancing, everything misses the mark. I really felt scammed.
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