Posted on: August 5, 2019

Caban

Games: 2991 Reviews: 33

Treat it more like long nostalgia memory

As for a game I would give it one less star. Gameplay has its flaws, sure, especially RTS part was kinda chaotic... Or maybe it's just me, because such genre isn't my cup of tea? Anyway, despite lacking jump button and getting stuck in few places playing BL was a pure pleasure. What's worth mentioning? Huge licensed music base to listen in your car when roaming around greatly designed areas looking like right from Iron Maiden CDs covers. Moreover - short but nice story starred by many metal legends. Sometimes it felt like they push too much about "what true metal is", especially in the beginning, but as a whole game doesn't discriminate anyone, even this "joke" track from the start finds it place in mouth of metal. ;) I would say this game is like metal history and culture in a pill, enjoy it as an art and nostalgia generator, gaming part isn't the most important there, even if it's pretty decent overall. Description seems not to mention it but it's GOTY edition of the game with all dlcs possible, even these avaiable only for preorders long time ago (as I checked on wiki). It really makes this gem shiny!

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Posted on: August 30, 2013

VMK1991

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Games: 660 Reviews: 7

For the Metal

I played this game for the first time at launch, in 2009, I think. And it was great. Here is the thing: if it was another game, set in generic fantasy setting, with orcs, elves and other stuff, I would have said that it's quite mediocre. However, it is filled with love and passion for Metal. Your units are headbangers, roadies and Kiss-like painted amazons. Lenny Killmister is the leader of your healers. The soundtrack of this game was the very thing, that has shown me why this genre is loved so much. Sure, it has flaws, but it has good story, lovable characters and units, and I bet that strategy elements are a lot better in the PC release.

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Posted on: July 6, 2020

Verified owner

Games: 0 Reviews: 5

Flawed But Majestic

In less than five minutes Brutal Legend throws you into a dark fantasy world and gives you a guitar and axe to slice up gruesome enemies. There are new mechanics and story points every few minutes, all conveyed through highly detailed artwork, good voice work, and one of the best soundtracks ever collected. Then the game suddenly throws in an entire real-time strategy system which quickly becomes the main focus and progress becomes a crawl. There’s nothing wrong with the strategy system and while the units are amusing and being able to personally wade in and massacre bad guys is fun, the shallow mechanics can make end-game encounters a tedious grind. The real attraction is being able to drive around and explore a heavy metal album cover world come to life with fantastically designed creatures and landscapes. There are charming cameos from nearly every titan of the heavy metal genre and the writing is quality throughout with everyone doing a solid job. It’s a game best bought for the unique experience and cranking the speakers to ear-splitting.

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Posted on: October 11, 2024

Hennbleidd

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Games: 17 Reviews: 10

Good but very repetitive

Good story, decent combat mechanics and great landscapes and music. Unfortunately it lacks of diversity on side quests and maybe you can get frustrated with the stage missions, they have none check points and if you loose, you start from the very beginning. Overall, it's a good game.

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Posted on: November 25, 2024

Redpunk117

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Games: 24 Reviews: 1

I need games like this more in my life

Dumb fun, what more do you want?

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