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Grasshopper’s ‘Romeo Is a Dead Man’ Launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox as Early Reviews Land

Early critics cite bold creativity, confusing storytelling, and persistent performance problems.

Overview

  • Romeo Is a Dead Man released globally on February 11, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
  • Reviewers praise the game’s mixed‑media presentation and unpredictable set pieces, noting frequent shifts between art styles, minigames, and genre flourishes.
  • The core is a third‑person action brawler with firearms, growable ‘Bastards’ that add combat abilities, and dimension‑switching puzzles accessed through floating TVs.
  • Multiple outlets report notable frame‑rate drops on consoles, with some calling performance on PS5 Pro’s performance mode especially poor.
  • Grasshopper says a physical edition is being explored and work continues on a Switch 2 version, with another new game from the studio described as almost certain for 2026.