Brutal Legend

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  • Summary: Brütal Legend is an epic action game from visionary developer Tim Schafer. Jack Black stars as Eddie Riggs, a legendary roadie summoned to a world of Heavy Metal where mountains are made of amplifiers, killer spiders spin guitar strings and Rock Legends roam the landscape. As Eddie, crushBrütal Legend is an epic action game from visionary developer Tim Schafer. Jack Black stars as Eddie Riggs, a legendary roadie summoned to a world of Heavy Metal where mountains are made of amplifiers, killer spiders spin guitar strings and Rock Legends roam the landscape. As Eddie, crush skulls with a battle axe, ravage the road in a super-charged Hot Rod and unleash the power of Rock to reign down fire from the sky - all to save humanity and become a Brütal Legend. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    There's never been anything like it and there may never be again. Brütal Legend is truly a gift to metal and game fans alike and my new, best 3D game ever.
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  2. GamingXP
    91
    Let‘s bring up the facts: Brütal Legend is unique, has great music, is fun as hell and stars Jack Black! Aside from that, a great story about heavy metal, dreams and love awaits you - but don‘t forget to kick some ass. Simply brütal!
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    90
    If God gave rock ‘n roll to us then it is settled: Tim Schafer is God. A must play. [Dec 2009, p.62]
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  4. InsideGamer.nl
    80
    Tim Schafer’s latest game-baby is a tribute to Metal, with a little parody to the genre. The game has a lot of varieties that is either a curse or a blessing to the game. The game loses a lot of depth because of the varieties, but delivers a humoristic and ever changing package. However the game is technical a little messy, it plays a great tribute to the Metal genre.
  5. VideoGamer
    80
    It's undoubtedly a fun game, packed full with humour (although this does tail off towards the end), metal references, amazing encounters and memorable characters. It's the RTS sections that really let the game down for me, feeling like a good idea that hasn't quite been implemented well enough to gel with the rest of the game.
  6. GameWatcher
    78
    The story falters towards the end, and the fact that the game is so short is the biggest bummer of all. Regardless, it’s a great game that will be remembered for a long time coming.
  7. Giant Bomb
    60
    The gameplay, as singular a combination of gameplay styles as it is, suffers from being a jack of all trades and master of none. Like most teenage metalheads, this game has got issues, but if you're willing to look past some very uneven gameplay, Brutal Legend will rock you. Hard.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 39
  3. Negative: 2 out of 39
  1. dene
    Jan 16, 2010
    10
    Simply a legendary game. Soundtrack is unbelievable. Gameplay is awesome, the humour is great, even the story is awesome. Definitely the game Simply a legendary game. Soundtrack is unbelievable. Gameplay is awesome, the humour is great, even the story is awesome. Definitely the game of the year for me.… Expand
  2. MarkW
    Dec 26, 2009
    10
    I almost let this one pass me by...I thought it was some sort of Guitar Hero game...luckily I figured it out. It's one of the most mind I almost let this one pass me by...I thought it was some sort of Guitar Hero game...luckily I figured it out. It's one of the most mind blowing games I've ever played. The second I saw Lemmy, I knew I was in for a ride. It featured some of the original bands that Metalica stole from. My heart skipped a beat as I was flipping through song selections (during a high speed chase) and found Budgie's "Breadfan". The game has over 100 songs and not one of them from a "sellout" group. The story is epic and sublime...not spoon fed like so many others. A couple of the cut scenes sent shivers up my spine while others made me trip out a little. You'll want an HDTV and a cranked up surround sound to truly get the full effect of this wonderful game.… Expand
  4. Alvokun
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    Frankly, the game is technically mediocre and gameplay does not work as well as it could have. However, I think the soundtrack and the heavyFrankly, the game is technically mediocre and gameplay does not work as well as it could have. However, I think the soundtrack and the heavy metal imagery compensate that problem by far.

    Moving across the land while listening to heavy music on the vehicle is one of the most memorable things I have ever done in video games. Overall, it is a must-play for all fans of the genre.    … Expand
  5. MatthewC.
    Oct 14, 2009
    8
    There were some graphical issues and sometimes the game throws you into a situation without any idea what the hell your supposed to do. With There were some graphical issues and sometimes the game throws you into a situation without any idea what the hell your supposed to do. With that said I thought the rest of the game was pretty solid. The environment and music really set the scene and make you feel like your in the world or rock. The voice work is pretty good and the script is awesome. The game does what it set out to do, melt your face and make you laugh. I suppose that the only thing else worth mentioning was how frighteningly plastic the two lead females faces were. They always looked suprised. I think Double Fine did an excellent job and I can't wait till their next adventure.… Expand
  6. DemonoidAngel
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had an awesome time with this one. It's definitely a metal head's fantasy, full of rock and metal elements, whether it be world design, gameplay, weapons, music, or cameos. Amazing performances by Jack Black, Rob Halford, Lemmy Kilmister, and even Ozzy Osbourne himself! A great action, adventure and real-time strategy if you are into metal. Would reccomend.… Expand
  7. miastalman
    Sep 16, 2015
    7
    Guys, I had really great time with game, but I cannot give more than 7. What I dislike were rock, stage battles. They were boring. MoreoverGuys, I had really great time with game, but I cannot give more than 7. What I dislike were rock, stage battles. They were boring. Moreover game is too easy. Anyway I better play it, that some other copy-paste 9+ games. MUST HAVE FOR TENACIOUS D AND METAL FANS… Expand
  8. JoseManuel10_
    Mar 2, 2022
    4
    Brütal Legend is an action-adventure video game with real-time strategy game elements created by Double Fine and published by Electronic Arts.Brütal Legend is an action-adventure video game with real-time strategy game elements created by Double Fine and published by Electronic Arts.

    -Bad combat
    -identity crisis
    -No Jump    … Expand

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#42 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#21 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#42 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009