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Beowulf: The Game PC

Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
Also On: PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360

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44 out of 100

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User Score

4.5 out of 10

Generally unfavorable- based on 11 Ratings

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Summary: Gamers live the life of Beowulf, the legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men who is torn between the nobility and brutality within him. Arrogant, self-serving and lustful for gold and glory, Beowulf journeys to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land. But evil persists, and Beowulf succumbs to its lure of even greater fame, quietly maneuvering to claim the Danish throne. As King, Beowulf must face the consequences of ambition, even as war descends on the realm. As Beowulf, players lead their men, called thanes, into battle, slay the Titans of a dying age and crush the enemies that threaten to annihilate both their kingdom and people. Only then, when Beowulf looks Destiny in the eye, will he know what kind of hero he has truly become. Army of up to 12 thanes to unlock as players increase their heroic experience (by saving thanes, killing giant monsters, etc.). Players use the thane army to their advantage by giving orders, assigning positions, tailoring weapons to the situation or enemy and by triggering in-game mechanisms. The thane army evolves with upgradeable weapons (swords, mace and spears), skills and abilities. Use legacy experience points to gain thanes, replace weapons and upgrade Carnal abilities. Carnal Power allows the use of stronger attacks and special weapons. Carnal upgrades include less daze after use and prolonged use of Carnal Fury. But if used too much, there will be grave consequences. Dynamic combat system including combos, parries and increasing skills as the player progresses. Grab ability allows Beowulf to hold on to walls or climb, as well as fight up close with visceral hand-to-hand combat against enemies and giant monsters. [Ubisoft]… Expand

Developer: Ubisoft
Genre(s): Action Adventure
# of players: 1 Player
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: M
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:

Positive: 0 out of 12
Mixed: 6 out of 12
Negative: 6 out of 12

Play Magazine

70

What it lacks in polish it makes up for in diversity and brutality. This is one bloody game. [Jan 2008, p.58]

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Game Informer

58

In this day and age, it shouldn't come as a surprise that a game based on a movie fares poorly, but for a character who has survived since 700AD, he deserves better treatment than this.

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PC Gamer

49

Instead of spending $50 on Beowulf the game, read the poem instead; this game isn't epic, it's just epically tedious. [Feb 2008, p.74]

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Mixed: 0 out of 4
Negative: 4 out of 4

murut87

4

This outstanding poor graphics,boring,repetitive game and un-rensponsive controller doesn`t make you feel better,it will make you feel frustrated and you will see that you will not look that game again.… Expand

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0 of 0 users said yes
JonathanS.

3

This feelz like it was made only 4 consoles and has bad lag in the graphics. The save system sux 2.

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1 of 1 users said yes
JennyP.

1

This is the terrible game that I do!! The graphics are so Bad like "You are empty"(Game) I'm very mad that I bought It.

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1 of 2 users said yes