Review: Stupid Never Dies (PS5) – Toilet-Flushing, Monster-Munching Roguelite Stands Out in a Stacked Genre
*Stupid Never Dies* is a run-based action roguelite from Japanese developer GPTRACK50, following a teenage pop-punk musician turned zombie who ventures into a demon’s domain to revive a frozen woman. Its core mechanics are familiar, but its chaotic humour, unusual premise and punk-zine visuals give it a distinctive identity in a crowded genre.
Players fight through layers of enemies, absorb monsters’ abilities and improve their builds with perks and body parts. The reviewer found combat loose in Davy’s normal form but more satisfying when using monster powers; they also praised the steady progression and attention to detail, while noting that heavy exposition, frequent interruptions and the deliberately messy style may not suit everyone.
- A bizarre premise and punk-zine style set this roguelite apart.
- Monster abilities make combat feel better.
- Exposition and chaotic presentation may put some players off.
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Roguelites are action games built around repeated attempts: when a run ends, players start again, often with some lasting improvements or new options. This one follows Davy, a teenage musician who has become a zombie, as he enters a demon’s domain in search of a way to revive a frozen woman.
Made by Japanese studio GPTRACK50, the game has players fight monsters and take on their abilities, which can change how each run plays. Its mix of familiar combat and progression with punk-inspired visuals and chaotic humour places it in a crowded genre, where a distinctive style can help a game stand out.