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Beowulf: The Game (X360)

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Developer: Ubisoft Shanghai
Publisher: Ubisoft
Game Details: Gamers live the life of Beowulf, the legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men who is torn
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 warGamers 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 Shanghai
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre(s): Action Adventure Fantasy General Fantasy
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Rating: M
Official Site: http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=5875
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Critic Reviews
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Metascore Mixed or average reviews
0 Positive Ratings 0%
16 Mixed Ratings 69%
7 Negative Ratings 30%
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GameTap
"Beowulf: The Game had an opportunity to be a standout movie licensed game. Unfortunately the glitching just made it looks sloppy and in need of work. I enjoyed a lot of the fighting elements they introduced here, and the development team deserves a pat on the back for that." ... Read full review
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Play Magazine
"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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GamePro
"If you liked what you saw at the theater and need a way to blow off a few hours then it's a perfect weekend rental. But it doesn't live up to the epic nature the classic poem and it certainly isn't going to make you forget about God of War III either." ... Read full review
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Eurogamer
"Indeed, you could go so far as to say that it's old news, a little tedious, and there are countless other, better things around right now that improve on it in so many ways." ... Read full review
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VideoGamer
"It's just run-of-the-mill game design. Bar the occasionally impressive combat, Beowulf doesn't have enough to make it stand out." ... Read full review
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Edge Magazine
"A fairly standard game in a genre overflowing with quality. [Christmas 2007, p.99]"
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Game Revolution
"The real problem with the game is that it’s too light on everything. Too light on action. Too light on excitement. Too light on story. And too light on gameplay. There’s no need to be subtle in a great hack-n-slash game since you need something to make the game worth playing. But you won’t even find mindless action here, only a brain-dead game." ... Read full review
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4.6
User Score Generally unfavorable reviews
10 Positive Ratings 30%
6 Mixed Ratings 18%
17 Negative Ratings 51%
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ChristopherX.
Nov 15, 2007
Beowulf is by far the biggest savage on the 360 right now. when you see him make his BEAST face after taking down enemies like SEA SERPENTS! Beowulf is by far the biggest savage on the 360 right now. when you see him make his BEAST face after taking down enemies like SEA SERPENTS! you'll understand. in the meantime save that lunch money, kid!… Expand
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BenS.
Nov 14, 2007
Beowulf doesn't seem to be anymore than a game where you run around slaughtering enemies. Which is great! I love that about this game. Beowulf doesn't seem to be anymore than a game where you run around slaughtering enemies. Which is great! I love that about this game. It cuts to the point: fighting! The plot is pretty good but I'm not big on video game stories. Also, the controls are very good, very minimal. Only a light attack and heavy attack buttons for fighting, which make up great combos for fighting. Basically a great fighting game.… Expand
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HenryA.
Nov 14, 2007
I can't put my finger on it exactly but these graphics are something else. not exactly smooth, but not very rough. the colors and camera I can't put my finger on it exactly but these graphics are something else. not exactly smooth, but not very rough. the colors and camera angles might be it, they're very impressive. the voice acting is fairly impressive as well, much better than most games i've played.… Expand
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twos
Jun 23, 2013
I am afraid I did not finish this game, whilst I did find the initial game play entertaining with some God of war style bad ass violence. II am afraid I did not finish this game, whilst I did find the initial game play entertaining with some God of war style bad ass violence. I found I became quickly bored with the repetitive game play and sequences. If you like a good hack and slash you'll probably enjoy this but frankly the linear nature and repetition just didn't do it for me.… Expand
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Xyodanl
Aug 31, 2016
This game ins't worth playing, not even when you can get it for free!!! The gameplay sucks and nobody cares about the story. This is jusyThis game ins't worth playing, not even when you can get it for free!!! The gameplay sucks and nobody cares about the story. This is jusy another bad film game.… Expand
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T.W.
Nov 19, 2007
Possibly the worst game ever created. There is no new material here, just another remake of a hack and slash game. Boring weapons, boring Possibly the worst game ever created. There is no new material here, just another remake of a hack and slash game. Boring weapons, boring plot, boring characters.… Expand
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JesusS.
Dec 11, 2007
Not worth $60. From start to finish, sitting on the toilet after eating 60 bucks of taco bell would have been a better use of my money.
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