Better Than Dead: A Bodycam Revenge Thriller Debuts in Hong Kong

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Better Than Dead: A Bodycam Revenge Thriller Debuts in Hong Kong originally appeared on GameDaily.
Better Than Dead, developed by MONTE GALLO and published under the storied MicroProse label, is shaping up to be a brazen and ruthless bodycam-style first-person shooter set against a photorealistic Hong Kong backdrop.
You play as a survivor—a former captive whose life was shattered on camera—and now you're back with a gun, a bodycam, and a burning drive for vengeance. Each raid is personal: you're not just rescuing other girls; you're hunting the ones who broke you, and every kill is recorded to be witnessed by the world.
The game's design leans into tight, linear levels and zero-frills action—think neon-lit alleys, tear-gas-hazed restaurants, nightclubs dripping with danger, and rooftop showdowns reminiscent of classic '80s and '90s Hong Kong action cinema. Quick reflexes are your only backup in this game of deadly precision.
But what's turning heads—literally—is the bodycam perspective and ultra-realistic visuals. Critics are already drawing parallels to real-world footage, describing the trailer as "terrifyingly real" and possibly even controversial. The distortion, grain, and hyper-realism make every moment feel unsettlingly close to reality.
No solid release date yet, but Better Than Dead is available for wishlist alerts on Steam. With not much information to glean beyond what has been revealed, this is one to keep an eye on, at least for those that like controversial games.
This story was originally reported by GameDaily on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared.