A controversial revenge film directed by Uwe Boll, titled 'Citizen Vigilante,' is receiving an official PlayStation 5 game release next week. The movie, which launched last month to largely negative reviews, gained attention for its casting of Armie Hammer, whose career was impacted by allegations of abuse and cannibalism fetishes, which Hammer has denied.
The PlayStation Store lists 'Citizen Vigilante' for a PS5 release, featuring screenshots that depict basic-looking first-person shooter gameplay. The game's visual style appears to be reminiscent of titles from the PlayStation 2 era. The game describes itself as a single-player, story-driven "vigilante experience" and "based on the film by Uwe Boll," promising "brutal, fast-paced action combat, gritty, violent gameplay with gore and dismemberment."
Development of the game appears to be the work of German solo developer Daniel Wengenroth, who has previously published over 20 titles on the PlayStation Store. His other games include simulations such as 'Forklift 2024 — The Simulation' and 'Taxi Driver — The Simulation,' alongside various military shooters. Many of Wengenroth's game covers seem to utilize AI-generated artwork.
The extent of Uwe Boll's involvement in the game's creation and the specifics of its development remain unclear. There is no indication that Armie Hammer's character from the film will be featured in the game. IGN has reached out to Wengenroth for further details.
Uwe Boll is a director known for low-budget films, including a series of poorly received video game adaptations such as 'BloodRayne,' 'House of the Dead,' 'Alone in the Dark,' and 'Far Cry.' The film 'Citizen Vigilante' centers on a wealthy American businessman living in Croatia who becomes a vigilante targeting violent criminals. The movie has faced criticism for its perceived anti-immigrant messaging, prompting even Hammer to distance himself from the project.