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Overlord: Raising Hell
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 35 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Codemasters
Developer: Triumph Studios
Genre(s): Action, Role-Playing Game
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: June 24, 2008
Summary
Overlord: Raising Hell, the Action RPG set in a seriously warped fantasy world, has now arrived to PlayStation 3. With plenty of black humour and dark irony, this game immerses the player in twisted parodies of classic fantasy scenarios and characters. Your word is law as you become the all powerful Overlord, a mysterious figure that has inherited the legacy of the evil after being raised from the dead. The game's key innovation is the introduction of an array of impish creatures – the Minions. Accompanied by a horde of these slavishly loyal rascals, the Overlord plays dirty tricks on anything that moves to become even more powerful. The gremlin-like critters will follow your every instruction no matter how despotic or, for the Minions, life threatening it is. The PS3 version of this game allows you to explore and conquer 5 extra supernatural realms. Defend the Overlord's tower against waves of enemy attack with seven additional online multiplayer maps, including the competitive 'Capture the Maiden' map and 'Protect Your Power'. The Challenge Pack also introduces a 'Legendary' mode, which challenges you by using your most aggressive minion managing skills to complete the single-player game under exceptional circumstances. [Codemasters]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
WonderwallWeb
Though the price is a tad high for a year old game, the PS3 version is by far the stronger game.
Read Full Review >Gamers' Temple
There are a lot of games on the market fighting for your attention, but Overlord snuck quietly onto the market and personally blew me away. Give this game a shot; you'll probably like it as much as I did.
Read Full Review >Games Master UK
An entertainingly amoral addition to the strategy cannon. [July 2008, p.82]
Console Monster
What we have here is the definitive edition of Overlord. It is however, kind of annoying that it has been released at a full retail price, especially when you consider the time the game has been out on the 360 already.
Read Full Review >1UP
You ought to at least give Raising Hell a rental, as the expanded content adds plenty of value to an already good game. Besides, I can't think of a better way to indulge that evil streak in all of us.
Read Full Review >PSX Extreme
Overlord may not be the most dazzling game you'll play this year, but it is one of the freshest in execution.
Read Full Review >GameZone
If you hated the kiddie aspect of Pikmin, I suspect its stellar gameplay – most of which is present in Overlord – will turn you into a fan of Codemasters’ series now that Nintendo’s overly happy atmosphere has been replaced by a world that’s darker, more evil, and likely more appealing to the average gamer.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
Probably one of the best games currently available on PS3, blessed with clever design, engaging characters, sharp dialogue and a moreish appeal that drags you through even when the going gets tough. The skillful melding of action-adventure with strategic puzzle elements marks it out as something distinct, and it's got cult hit written all over it.
Read Full Review >Thunderbolt
Most definitely one of the most inventive games on the PS3. It blends a number of genres into a great package topped off with some great humor.
Read Full Review >Boomtown
Take the time to master the nuances of minion combat and you will find a lot here to keep you entertained.
Read Full Review >Armchair Empire
If you missed Overlord the first around or the Playstation 3 is your console of choice, there's no excuse not to have some fun with Overlord: Raising Hell.
Read Full Review >DailyGame
There's a nice amount of content, but the updates do little more than gloss over lingering issues, and choosing to upgrade the audio over the graphics is just plain puzzling.
Read Full Review >GamingExcellence
Griping over old issues aside this is a great package for any PS3 owners to pick up if you’ve never played Overlord in any form before.
Read Full Review >MEGamers
With a no-nonsense approach to being evil and plenty of fun to be had, this is a great game to pick up for some quick laughs.
Read Full Review >Play.tm
Ultimately, if it weren't for an oddly skewed sense of gameplay delivery that offers two separate genre types (action and puzzle) rather than a comfortable mixture of both, Overlord: Raising Hell would be the thoroughly refreshing genre experience that the Xbox 360 version couldn't quite become. As it is, despite the game's platform-specific tweaks and its plush design, genuine humour, and intuitive minion controls, the game still doesn't lend itself to being anything other than a smile-inducing distraction... that is already available for a far smaller asking price on the Xbox 360 and PC.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
If you can get a handle on the control of your minions, and pick up on the strategy needed to defeat some of the later bosses, you should have quite a bit of fun with this quirky fantasy title.
Read Full Review >GameTrailers
With plenty of humor and a substantially long quest, players will be surprised at how enjoyable Overlord can be.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
A fun title that should please many gamers. The game is not devoid of its fair share of problems though. Most prominent are the boring load times, constant frame rate issues, and somewhat challenging controls.
Read Full Review >PSM3 Magazine UK
Far from spectacular, but Overlord is decent, challenging role-player with plenty of charm. [June 2008, p.76]
VideoGamer
While the game's superb comedy feel makes the experience great fun, any evilness is all but lost, which is a shame as a touch more comedy cruelty would have been brilliant.
Read Full Review >Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
A non-offensive god-sim packed full of laughs and originality. Buy it. [July 2008, p.87]
Playstation Official Magazine UK
An original game with a wicked sense of humour. [July 2008, p.106]
Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Despite a few frustrations, I found Overlord: Raising Hell an enjoyable romp through a fantasy realm so comically twisted it could make Tolkien grimace. [Aug 2008, p.78]
Gamer.nl
Overlord is still a very nice game a year after the original release. The graphics are a bit dated though, and the PlayStation 3 version isn't adding anything really fresh from the original, even though the developers had plenty of time.
Read Full Review >DarkZero
It strikes me as ironic that the game is named Overlord when really the minions are the stars of the show.
Read Full Review >Gamestyle
The extra content is appreciated but does little to expand what is already an enjoyable and offbeat experience.
Read Full Review >PALGN
As a port from 360 and PC, Overlord: Raising Hell has some things going for it, and some things detracting from it — more or less creating equilibrium. As a game, though, there's something forgivably enjoyable about Overlord: Raising Hell.
Read Full Review >Gaming Nexus
The devilishly fun minions make their way to the PS3 for the first time. A blast for those who haven’t experienced the original Overlord, but not quite enough new content for those who have.
Read Full Review >Game Chronicles
Overlord: Raising Hell is not the worst game of this ilk, but it surely does not match the work of Molyneux’s famed Fable for the Xbox, nor does it approach the work of the PS3 exclusive Heavenly Sword.
Read Full Review >Play UK
Overlord is a game that serves to please its master. Just stand back, lift and arm and raise holy hell. [Issue#167, p.92]
Da Gameboyz
While I did experience several moments of satisfaction while playing Overlord: Raising Hell, at the end of the day this game is best played as a long term rental.
Read Full Review >Destructoid
When everything is accounted for, Overlord: Raising Hell is an occasionally fun game that is rarely engaging, but always funny.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Overlord: Raising Hell may be the most feature-rich version of the game yet, but an unpredictable frame rate, sluggish controls, and a clunky camera detract from the minion-controlling fun.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.0 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Johnny N. gave it a10:
Triumph realy out did them self with this great game GFJ.
John D gave it a10:
This is a very good starter game for new gammers and is an all around good game I would reccomend it to anyone.
Justin O. gave it a10:
This game is sweet and intriguing. The first game I got for my ps3.
Shamus M. gave it a10:
Great game for what you pay for good storyline and graphics.
JJ Z. gave it a10:
Some of the best fun I have had all year~!
steve Nicklesoft gave it a0:
No goof, no badness, horrible.
