GPTRACK50, a studio founded by veterans who have contributed to titles like Devil May Cry, has just unveiled a new trailer, additional details, and screenshots for its unconventional action RPG, Stupid Never Dies. The game is set to launch on PC and PlayStation 5 later this year.
The narrative of Stupid Never Dies unfolds in a world ravaged by a Great War, where humanity is on the brink of extinction and monsters have seized control. Players will meet Davy, a timid zombie who resides at the lowest rung of this monstrous society, surviving within an abandoned shopping mall.
Davy’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a frozen girl named Julia inside a freezer. He falls in love instantly, setting his new life goal: to somehow revive Julia and muster the courage to ask her out on a date.
A chance encounter involving the theft of unusual food bestows upon Davy a set of strange and powerful abilities. Alongside the eccentric Dr. Frank, who harbors a dream of restoring humanity, and a colorful group of dubious yet charismatic allies, Davy embarks on a perilous journey into a monster-infested dungeon. Players will guide this unlucky zombie as he strives to bring peace back to the world, reanimate Julia, and perhaps, find his first love.
The game incorporates a dynamic “Styles” system, allowing players to alter the hero’s combat capabilities. Available styles include:
- Zombie Style — Davy’s fundamental combat mode.
- Werewolf Style — For rapid and ferocious close-quarters attacks.
- Harpy Style — Enables flight and effective long-range assaults.
- Golem Style — A robust and resilient style, perfect for scattering enemies.
- Vampire Style — Grants control over swarms of bats.
- Will-o’-the-Wisp Style — Allows switching between physical and astral dimensions.
- Cyclops Style — Unleashes powerful, high-risk “all-or-nothing” attacks.
- Snow Fairy Style — Focuses on freezing adversaries and absorbing their strength.
- Merfolk Style — Facilitates attacks from below the ground, akin to moving through water.
- Lich Style — Permits the summoning of skeletons and manipulation of death energy.
- Demon Style — Provides control over enemies using a whip and gravity.
Another core mechanic is the “Body Hack” system, allowing players to physically modify Davy. The zombie protagonist can be equipped with various technological enhancements, including weapons and modules for his left hand, right hand, head, and legs, offering extensive customization.
GPTRACK50 is positioning Stupid Never Dies as a distinctive single-player action RPG, characterized by its fast-paced gameplay, an unconventional storyline, and experimental character development mechanics, promising a fresh experience for players.