Brütal Legend

As someone who lives and breathes metal music, I was beyond excited when I first heard about *Brutal Legend*. The combination of a fantastical setting inspired by heavy metal album art, along with the involvement of the legendary Tim Schafer (of *Monkey Island* fame) and the charismatic Jack Black in the lead role, had me intrigued from the very beginning.

The plot revolves around Eddie Riggs, a roadie who finds himself magically transported to a world that feels like it leapt straight off an album cover. He becomes an unlikely hero, championing the oppressed humans against a host of supernatural villains. It's a captivating premise that definitely had me hooked; who wouldn't want to save the world while rocking out?

The game kicks off as a platforming hack-and-slash title, complete with an electric guitar that doubles as an axe. The melee combat, while not groundbreaking, is satisfying enough for a game of this era, and the demo had already assured me that I was on the right track. You also get to drive around in a car, exploring a sandbox world that's richly infused with metal aesthetics. And honestly, just cruising through the stunning landscapes while jamming to the soundtrack brought me immense joy.

However, as the game progresses, it shifts gears dramatically into a third-person real-time strategy (RTS) experience. I must admit, this caught me completely off guard. While the idea of summoning and building units based on the metal community is a fascinating concept, the execution left something to be desired. The RTS elements felt clunky and unfulfilled compared to the exhilarating one-on-one combat that initially drew me in. It's a jarring transition that made me yearn for more of the brawling action I had enjoyed earlier.

Another aspect that fell short for me was the side missions. They felt less like meaningful activities and more like filler, lacking that extra spark of excitement that would have made them worthwhile. It seemed as if time hadn't been given the attention it deserved in this area, leaving activities that felt repetitive rather than engaging.

On the bright side, the music selection exceeded my expectations. Instead of just your typical '80s metal bands, the game features an impressive range of genres, including black metal and melodic death metal, which adds a fantastic depth to the experience. And let's not forget the voice acting-Jack Black, Jennifer Hale, and Tim Curry all deliver stellar performances that breathe life into the characters, making me genuinely care about their journeys.

While the game can be completed in about seven hours, the brevity might be off-putting for some. Sure, you can extend your playtime with those side missions, but given their lackluster execution, I found this to be a bit of a drag.

Ultimately, *Brutal Legend* earns a solid 7/10 from me. Despite its quirks and shortcomings, the game showcases tremendous potential and is a unique ode to the metal genre. I would have loved to see a sequel that could expand on this exciting universe, especially since it feels like there's so much more to explore. It's a shame that the game didn't achieve the success it warranted, but it still stands as a cult classic for metal fans and gamers alike.

A game forged out of the rock of ages has come, giving the hard rocking metal fans what they want. Awesome tunes, rocking action/violence, big stars and a few well placed curse words. That game is Brutal legend. Jack Black is hilarious as Eddie Riggs, a poor roadie who meets an untimely end after trying to save some pratt on a rock n roll stage. His soul is taken to Hell where rock is a weapon of choice. Eddie dispatches evil with a huge battle axe and his trusty guitar and lays waste to anything in his path. Take a good look at the name of this game. It's called BRUTAL LEGEND and it means what it says. This is a very gory game but that's what I love about it. There's decapitations, limbs being hacked off, people being run over, you name it, this will probably have it. Also it has the best rock/metal tunes of yesteryear pumping out and rocking your console as you progress through the game. I found this game a lot of fun. It quenched my blood-lust and also appealed to the rocker within me. Jack Black does an excellent job as the hero of the game. He makes you totally believe in the character and you wonder where the quests will take you next. Cameos come a plenty in this from the prince of darkness himself Ozzy makes an appearance, Rob Halford from Judas Priest as well as Lemmy from Motorhead is involved in the storyline, leaving the best part of the villain to the great Tim Curry. BRUTAL LEGEND is the game that Metal/Rock fans have been waiting for and it has been a long wait. Finally it's here and it ROCKS!!!!

If you're into Metal you must play this game! Even more so if you like hack n slash, free roaming and Jack Black's typical sense of humour. I just got lost in the beautifully crafted world of Bladehenge, and fell in love with all the characters and vehicles. Great selection in music, the combat system works excellent, fun side missions, epic movie-like storyline and a well-chosen breathable atmosphere. It's total fantasy clad in a brilliantly exaggerated heavy metal theme, but you buy it the minute you see it. In one word: Awesome! Too bad the game ended earlier than I expected though, leaving me praying for a sequel!

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I really don't understand what's good about this game besides the music, there are a couple of cool cutscenes, but in terms of gameplay it's a pretty primitive game, it's very similar to Kick-Ass 2 (2014), but for some reason it was poorly received, maybe it's all about the soundtrack in Brutal Legend is simply incredible.

It's also nice, of course, to see famous metal musicians dubbing. The game will appeal to those who love the tower defense mode in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne (2003), because this is the gameplay of half the game. The second half is just battles with a huge number of opponents, the variety of which is not particularly diverse.

Brutal Legend is a great game and I would recommend it to anyone. Story line was compelling with never a dull moment. It told a story and had positive impact for it taught the players lessons such as be kind to others, never give up, respect, when to take a step back and most importantly the power of music. Brutal Legend had excellent graphics and didn't find any bugs. Gotta be able to handle flashing lights though for certain battles require players to shoot light bombs. The game had different difficulty options and settings so that you can adjust for comfort. Badges players can earn to keep the players coming back and they can set goals for themselves to achieve each time.