Comments on: Brutal Legend (Video Game Review)

By: Apollyon

Apollyon — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:14:16 +0000

Just finished this and got mixed reactions. I somehow think it didn’t quite go as far as it could have gone and the ending felt kind of rushed (“That’s it?”) and the whole thing with Ophelia was, well, kinda lazy.

On the other hand, it did brought a smirk on my face quite a few times, the world was indeed entertaining and the menu is definitely one of the best things I’ve ever seen. Also thought Jack Black was quite fitting.

The RTS elements weren’t as bad as they were made out to be and frankly, I didn’t there was too much of it at all. Most of the missions could be beat just by building a few units and rushing to the enemy’s stage right after you personally took out the initial opposition. A light, much streamlined version of the legendary Sacrifice.

A mixed bag and I hope EA drops the soap in a prison shower for the PS3 version. Out of the box, the sound quality is horrible. They fixed it with a patch. Then they released another patch that broke it again and introduced a new game breaking bug. Double Fine finished a third patch months ago, but that hasn’t been published for reason or another. Yay! So if you’re on a PS3, be warned.

By: gabaghoul

gabaghoul — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:56:52 +0000

@ Desperado: how far are you? I generally don’t review stuff unless I go through the whole thing but in this case I was too excited.

seems like now the farther I get into the game, the less I enjoy the RTS elements. kinda wish the game were just a straight-up action-adventure.

By: Desperado

Desperado — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:04:40 +0000

Great review dude!!! I love this game, and all of Schafer’s other works. The man is a genius, and this game is great. Best Menu Evar!!!!

By: gabaghoul

gabaghoul — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:35:24 +0000

and Weakling!!!

By: elguerosinfe

elguerosinfe — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:19:12 +0000

Andee, one of the owners of Aquarius, also runs the label Tumult, which if you’ll remember, introduced the world to Leviathan. Those guys are true believers.

By: Cynicgods

Cynicgods — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:24:57 +0000

Itching to write this review, eh, Jordan? ;D . I think this might be the finest and most detailed piece of writing concerning this game I’ve ever seen. Hats off, dude. Hats off.

By: gabaghoul

gabaghoul — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:12:39 +0000

@ elguero – that’s pretty cool. back when I used to live in SF Aquarius didn’t have much of a metal section, at least not compared with Amoeba, who had an entire section just devoted to Black Metal. but Aquarius now comes up a bunch on searches so I guess they got on it.

I am also impressed that EA’s marketing didn’t make them add in a bunch of crappy current Hot Topic stuff in an effort to move more copies – they shipped with the bands that properly fit the game.

Now, when we we getting Brutal Legend Rock Band? :)

By: Nick Taxidermy

Nick Taxidermy — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:24:40 +0000

I’m amped on this.

By: elguerosinfe

elguerosinfe — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:11:28 +0000

Apparently we have the guys at Aquarius Records to thank for some of the more obscure tracks in the soundtrack. TS himself called them up for a consultation.

By: vegard

vegard — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:47:56 +0000

no review of this game will ever top this one, great work! going to download the demo

By: gabaghoul

gabaghoul — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:00:58 +0000

cool thanks guys. that’s the type of review that’s a pleasure to write. hopefully you guys enjoy the game. I am jonesing to get in there again and just drive around and play music. it’s relaxing. unfortunately my wife is watching some shit on TLC right now.

By: Staylow

Staylow — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:38:48 +0000

Holy shit man, nice review! I knew it would be good, detailed and well informed, but I didn’t expect all that. You just sent my anticipation to play this that much further through the roof.

By: Shane

Shane — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:53:25 +0000

Jesus Jordon. I’m surprised the page could handle all that info. LOL! Amazing review. Obviously, the right man for the job.

By: blighty

blighty — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:24:14 +0000

played the demo on 360. Really liked it. When I first picked up the axe and started cleaving druids in half and “Paranoid” started playing it was hard not to smile. Sweeney is the man for sure. Between the classic lucas arts adventure games(Grim Fandango ftw) and Psychonauts(can’t believe this sold so fucking poorly. a brilliant 3d platformer) he has contributed some seriously good shit.