Stupid Never Dies Is Easily the Worst Game of 2026
Stupid Never Dies stumbles through its 30-hour runtime thanks to sluggish action and a rotten story.
In 2026, Stupid Never Dies stands out as a gaming disaster, easily the worst game of the year. The debut action RPG from GPTRACK50, founded by Capcom's ex-producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, attempts to revive the nostalgic feel of 80s video games. It's a colorful brawler, filled with zombies and a juvenile sense of humor, but it falls short in numerous aspects.
The story is painfully outdated, revolving around a zombie protagonist named Davy who woos a deceased human woman named Julia in a mall. This "romcom" takes inspiration from the controversial trope of "fridging," where female characters are killed off to motivate male heroes. Julia, Davy's love interest, is frozen in a mall restaurant and serves as an object of affection for Davy, while also being used as a way to gain skill points.
The entire narrative is a grotesque and dehumanizing experience, with Julia's body displayed like a "murderer's shrine." The game's themes and premises are shallow and poorly executed, with no redeeming qualities. Despite its stylish aesthetics, Stupid Never Dies is a poorly designed and highly uncomfortable game, ultimately failing to deliver any meaningful experience to its players.
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