Overlord Xbox 360
User Score
8.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 56
  3. Negative: 3 out of 56

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  1. MattO.
    Jul 2, 2007
    9
    The controls do take some getting used to, but this game is addictive! Lots of fun and the tongue-in-cheek humor is great!
  2. CodyB.
    Jul 6, 2007
    9
    I have really become dissapointed in critics. They have lost sight of what fun is. They are so full of themselves. Take IGN for example. How old is the reviewer? 12? He/she sure acts like it. So your system or game had a glitch. Get it fixed and grow up. This game ROCKS! Fable meets pikmin. Innovative, new, and refreshing. I can only hope that idiotic reviewers like IGN dont ruin the chance for a sequal for this awesome game.… Expand
  3. BobL.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    I love this game cause of the puzzles, the monsters never get old, and I just wanna improve the score :D!(Beating people up is always fun!)
  4. ChristopherL.
    Aug 3, 2007
    9
    Great fun sweeping minions and hearing their chatter. Excellent fantasy fare, despite the fat tongue in the grinning cheek. Any tedium with some mechanic of the game is alleviated by well rounded design: good sound, beautiful scenery (oddly captivating fog?), fun voice acting rarely out of place. It's a solid experience which, for me, came out of nowhere. Just what the 360 needs.
  5. MarkT.
    Sep 10, 2007
    9
    What's with the 50s and 60s? This game is fantastic... funny, innovative - a real joy, in my book. I know Bioshock is the big success, but I actually prefer playing this, so much more fun. Bioshock is so miserable (although it IS a great game, don't get me wrong) But give me one xbox game on a deserted island ? I would go for this one all the way.
  6. BarneyF.
    Jun 22, 2007
    10
    Graphically it is the best rpg action game on the 360. The controls will take time to get used to but I can't wait!!
  7. Evilin-Oregon
    Jun 29, 2007
    9
    This game is a blast to play. Camera and movement controls can be a bit sticky. Overall, this game is totally unique on the 360 and totally worth a try.
  8. Adamd.l.T.
    Jul 3, 2007
    9
    A truly excellent game that has hours of gameplay. A great sense of humor, with great graphics and sound. You really do feel like the Overlord. A wonderful title that you should pick up today.
  9. salamitsunami
    Aug 11, 2007
    9
    One of my favorite games of all time. really underrated. great graphics and sense of humor.
  10. EricH.
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    I can't see some of the reviewers points for rating this game lower than an 80. This game, too me, is so addictive! The main storyline for this game was creative and imaginative, something you don't find in most games. Also, some of the main points of the game pivot on your decision. A decently long game, with creative enemies and epic bosses,and the expansion pack being even more awesome, I think this game deserves a ten.… Expand
  11. Rox22
    Jan 31, 2013
    9
    An absolutely brilliant game that really takes a creative approach to the genre. Basically it's Dungeon Keeper meets Pikmin. Visuals are pretty. gameplay is fun. character are just so over-the-top and perfectly flung as far away from their stereotypes as possible.. Overall: An absolute treasure and a great laugh to anyone who enjoys fantasy.

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Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    60
    Tedious puzzles and repetitious level design makes Overlord become very predictable all too quickly. [July 2007, p.90]
  2. games(TM)
    60
    Thankfully, Overlord doesn’t take itself too seriously and due to its sheer simplicity it remains a fun game to play. [July 2007, p.118]
  3. X360 Magazine UK
    80
    Overlord is charming, satisfying and pure evil all at the same time. In a good way, of course. [July 2007, p.87]
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