Brutal Legend.

[McChimp]

Couldn't seem to find a thread on the game on the 'new and improved' boards, so here goes.

*That said, if there IS still one and I've missed it, feel free to sort it out. lol.

Motivated by this little tidbit from 1up.com:

The Associated Press reports that Double Fine Productions has filed a countersuit against Activision for attempting to block the release of Brutal Legend. Double Fine argues that Activision's suit intends to hurt the company and the game, and to stop the release in order to protect sales of its Guitar Hero franchise. The suit further claims that Activision showed no interest in the game in 2008 and canceled the project after a failed attempt to brand the game with the Guitar Hero name. Finally, Double Fine claims that the company's livelihood is reliant on the release of Brutal Legend, a counter to Activision's initial claim that the gaming giant would be seriously harmed if the game were released under another publisher.

"Now that we've found a publisher and the game is getting sensational coverage, they want to stop its release," said Double Fine COO Caroline Esmurdoc in a statement. "Double Fine's countersuit is a demonstration of our intention to fight for this game - Activision will not kill 'Brutal Legend.'"

Awesome that they're not taking Activision's BS lying down, and it's totally justified, as all Activision seems to be doing is trying to screw with the game's release.

Reading that piece, I found it interesting that activision were apparently looking to "to brand the game with the Guitar Hero name", which just seems ridiculous, but is Activision to a tee.

[AranchineD]

To repeat the sentiment I expressed in the old thread before the forums were hacked: **** Activision, this game looks awesome. >_>

New trailer has only raised my excitement for the game.

[Tukenstein]

And here we have Tim Schafer giving us a 17 minute look at Brutal Legend! (http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-brutal-legend/17-979/)

[Spudzilla]

Decapitatioooooooon!

Looks awesome.

[Shorty]

I love EA's response to Activision's lawsuit (http://weblogs.variety.com/the_cut_scene/2009/02/activision-brutal-legend-is-ours-ea-activision-is-a-jealous-exhusband.html):

We doubt that Activision would try to sue. That would be like a husband abandoning his family and then suing after his wife meets a better looking guy.

Can't find a good Kelso image for this but
BURN!

[AranchineD]

The attempt to delay the release of Brutal Legend delayed...for the moment (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/07/activisions-hopes-for-brutal-legend-delay-looking-unlikely/)

Hesistant HOORAY!

[Xanafalgue]

Wtf is this game? Everyone is talking about it *youtubes FURIOUSLY*

Edit: I thought "looks like a jack of all trades" just as 'JACK BLACK' flashed up on the screen. Instant soft-on.

[Citizen Erased]

I am buying this game day one.

[TrinityJayOne]

Seems like a competent little hack'n'slash. The funny is good, just gotta hope that it stays good for the length of the game.

[Slippery]

It's not just a hacknslash, has RTS elements by the end.

[TrinityJayOne]

How so?

[Watchers]

I heard them talking about finding wings, taking to the sky and controlling units from a bird's eye view on a Giant Bombcast.

[Silverwolf]

What platforms is this being released on?
Let me guess... Not PC.

[St@ckboy]

Tim Schafer action game = bought.

I love Jack Black too and the Metal asthetic looks great.

[Second]

It's just 360 and PS3, innit?

[Reuen_SpACeMuNKy]

yeah. have you seen the hilarious video of jack black having a 3some with the ps3 and x360? the wii walks in on it and it becomes a very awkward situation.

[McChimp]

Link/s?

[Zip]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_ztH2Sfb5c

[Australian Ninja]

That's some freaky shit. lol

Looking forward to Brutal Legend.

[AranchineD]

And just to confirm what I posted before:

Activision have right well ****ed off and left Brutal Legend to be released when it was meant to (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/08/brutal-legend-lawsuit-settled-free-to-rock-october/)

[AyatollaofRocknRolla]

And just to confirm what I posted before:

Activision have right well ****ed off and left Brutal Legend to be released when it was meant to (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/08/brutal-legend-lawsuit-settled-free-to-rock-october/)

Glad thats out of the way. Though I do wonder what Activision got from the settlement. Hopefully nothing.


Anways, bring on Rocktober. This game is going to be legendary!

[aubergine]

Nothing it seems to be, chow on cock Activision, what arsewipes.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/07/activision-to-receive-little-to-no-compensation-in-brutal-lege/

[Citizen Erased]

Looks like there is going to be a BL demo for PSN/XBL coming noxt month.

Rock

[banjoeskimo]

So apparently the demo is out, for those who pre-ordered. I think that might only be in the US though.

In any case, after playing this at PAX I'm really looking forward to it, total blast to play and hilariously good fun.

[Natrak]

The demo offer is supposed to be available to people outside of the US as well, according to the Brutal Legend Blog's post about it. EB were supposed to be running the offer in AU, however I asked about it yesterday and the guys at EB had no idea they were running the offer and hadn't received any kind of download codes.

The demo will be available to all Live Gold members on the 24th anyway, with Silver members/the PSN to follow the week after that.

[Silverwolf]

Just saw the track listing for this game. Holy shit.
I may have to go buy a 360...

[Natrak]

It should hit PC eventually.

[REQUIEM]

I dont why but Im not excited about this game. I will wait for the reviews and see what happens.

[jawsy]

When are we looking at for the release?

[Natrak]

Rocktober 15th

[Zeph101]

I dont why but Im not excited about this game. I will wait for the reviews and see what happens.

Do not be alarmed, that is just a clear indication that you are still sane.

So I heard the demo is out on XBL today in the States. Does that mean it's available hear now?

[Sweating Bullets]

A mate told me he saw the demo on Xbox Live yesterday. He is going to download it tonight.

[Hyperblau]

Its only in the US at the moment.

[Australian Ninja]

Do not be alarmed, that is just a clear indication that you are still sane.

So I heard the demo is out on XBL today in the States. Does that mean it's available hear now?

You won't be able to hear it until it gets here.

[Natrak]

Sounds like regions outside of NA have to wait until October 1st now.

[FrozenSoul80]

Looks like the demo is up on Live now, it's 2GB. Has anyone tried it yet? I'd love to but 2GB will take the better part of 3 days for me to download.

[Natrak]

It's a very short demo, too. Good fun and typically funny, though.

[Second]

Gunna download it now, bros.

[Citizen Erased]

Loved the little Psychonauts reference at the start. Definitly a must buy.

[ElPresidente]

Exceptionally good demo. I'm surprised that people weren't all playing this last night... I was checking the Marketplace every ten minutes last night waiting for this to drop. :D

[ElPresidente]

SyQHqfHYoDA

Hell yes!

It honestly looks like they just stole the entirety of Sacrifices gameplay outright and you know what? I'm perfectly fine with that since that game has needed a remake like you wouldn't believe for years.

That it is mixed in with metal, hot rods and babes... well count me in! :D

[AranchineD]

It honestly looks like they just stole the entirety of Sacrifices gameplay outright and you know what? I'm perfectly fine with that since that game has needed a remake like you wouldn't believe for years.

Amen brother. And if Brutal Legend plays like that then hell yeah!

[Second]

SyQHqfHYoDA

Hell yes!

It honestly looks like they just stole the entirety of Sacrifices gameplay outright and you know what? I'm perfectly fine with that since that game has needed a remake like you wouldn't believe for years.

That it is mixed in with metal, hot rods and babes... well count me in! :D

I read this comment before watching the video and I'm like "wut?!" but after the video I'm like "w00t", dawg.

[ElPresidente]

Sacrifice never got the love and attention it deserved from the games buying public. :(

[JC Henderson]

Demo is awesome but the combat is slightly dissapointing. I only say this though because Batman has just shown how to do that combat system perfectly. Still it is not going to stop a purchase.

[concrete donkey]

i just played the demo. and i admit i was wrong about the game. its not crappy at all. its funny. very funny. and fun. it may be a bit 'been there, done that' but jack blacks charm has won me over.

[PrattP]

Loved the little Psychonauts reference at the start. Definitly a must buy.

Haha awesome, what was it?

[RunningMild]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutal_Legend#Soundtrack

Holy shit, this is the best videogame soundtrack ever! Plus they included the greatest metal band in the history of the Earth!

WTlhUfBLKlM

I'm gonna have to get one of those one-handed controllers so I can masturbate every time this song comes on. :p

[Citizen Erased]

Haha awesome, what was it?

The guy in the red shirt at the start is voiced buy the guy who played Raz in Psychonauts and it also that the taunt/dance from the game as well.

[Gnomey_g]

Oh wow, Rotting Christ, Children of Bodom, Dark Tranquility, King Diamond, Testament, Enslaved, In Flames, Cradle of Filth, Megadeth, Dark Fortress, Dethklok, Slayer, Carcass, Dimmu Borgir, Iced Earth, Dragonforce and motherflipping EMPEROR!

Pretty amazing soundtrack right there.

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

Does it have any good bands?

[Gnomey_g]

mate I think you must've missed my post, plz be more observant next time.

[Silverwolf]

Of course being gnomey he forgets one of the most important bands on the soundtrack
Brocas Helm mother****er.

[/backslash]

I watched the demo walkthrough today since I didn't want to waste my quota on it, it was awesome! I was enjoying it even though I wasn't playing :D Very funny too. Its gone to my must-have list now, just a shame its around the time of NFS Shift & Uncharted 2 :(

[RunningMild]

Oh wow, Rotting Christ, Children of Bodom, Dark Tranquility, King Diamond, Testament, Enslaved, In Flames, Cradle of Filth, Megadeth, Dark Fortress, Dethklok, Slayer, Carcass, Dimmu Borgir, Iced Earth, Dragonforce and motherflipping EMPEROR!

Pretty amazing soundtrack right there.

No mention of Mastodon, Motorhead, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Anvil, Motley Crue? Not to mention it includes God of Thunder by KISS, Superbeast by Rob Zombie, Am I Evil by Diamond Head... :p

And OMFG, Riding The Storm by Running Wild. Words cannot describe how ****ing STOKED I am to see that song in the game! If it comes with a pirate themed level/boss, I may just die of happiness. On another note, I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't include Raw Ride for the driving sections, because that would have been EPIC!

Anyway, I just played the demo and I'm even more hyped up for this game then ever before (if that was even possible!). This is gonna be a day one insta-purchase, no question. All through the demo all I could think was 'Holy shit, this could be better than Arkham Asylum'... if not in regards to gameplay, then definitely in regards to creating a setting, characters and mythos that grabs you by the balls and refuses to let go. Plus I laughed at every single joke and one-liner. :p

[AranchineD]

Does it have any good bands?

Sorry dude, they decided not to put Nickelback in because it would have made the game so great and popular that no other game would ever come close again and we'd have to shut down the game industry as there'd be no point going on.

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

Looks like I'll just keep waiting on Guitar Hero: Nickelback for my good music fix

[ElPresidente]

Just quietly... why has no one mentioned the presence of ManOwaR?

[Jay]

Because how can you possibly mention something like that QUIETLY? :p

[Antwandemarco]

Played the demo. Cut scenes are cool, gameplay is so so.

Does anyone else think the metal thing feels a little forced? Most of the time it works but it seemed a little cringy sometimes. Almost wish it was someone other than Jack Black...

The graphics are awesome though, that first giant mountain of skulls is awesome.

Still undecided..

[Vindik8or]

It's supposed to be cringy and forced, it's camp and not taking itself seriously!

[Gnomey_g]

No mention of Mastodon, Motorhead, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Anvil, Motley Crue? Not to mention it includes God of Thunder by KISS, Superbeast by Rob Zombie, Am I Evil by Diamond Head... :p
Mastodon are incredibly overrated and heavy metal/glam is gay.

[Second]

Mastodon are incredibly overrated and heavy metal/glam is gay.

Oh yeah? Well you're vegan.

[Gnomey_g]

Vegetarian mate, get it right. Even I'm not that gay.

[Stevorooni]

Gnomey is a 7th Level Vegan, he doesn't eat anything that casts a shadow


I tried the demo and while it was pretty cool I don't know if it's something I'll buy at launch

[ElPresidente]

Mastodon are incredibly overrated and heavy metal/glam is gay.

I know a relatively large man who would be willing to argue against you on this one with fists! :P

[Clockw0rk]

Sacrifice never got the love and attention it deserved from the games buying public. :(
I had it!
Also it was last month's Steam game, if you've noticed that thread at all.

Just had a look at the soundtrack. WHERE THE F*** IS IRON MAIDEN?

[RunningMild]

Does anyone else think the metal thing feels a little forced?

Hell no! :p

Almost wish it was someone other than Jack Black...

You're crazy! If you watched the Tenacious D series on HBO (apologies if you already have) you would realise that Jack Black is the most metal person that ever walked the Earth. I personally think he's perfect for this game. ;)

Mastodon are incredibly overrated and heavy metal/glam is gay.

:eek:

YOU'RE ****IN' DEAD TO ME! :p

[AyatollaofRocknRolla]

I had a grin on my face the whole time I was playing through the demo. I'm a big fan of Jack Black, and I really like the whole metal album art come to life world. Bring on Rocktober 13.

[McChimp]

Isn't it Rocktober 15? Maybe got my dates wrong.

[ElPresidente]

It be Rocktober 13

[Natrak]

(It be Rocktober 15 in Australia)

[ElPresidente]

Oh teh noes. :(

[RunningMild]

lol, this game has the shittiest pre-order deals known to man.

If you pre-order from GAME or JB Hi Fi, you get a SUPER SPECIAL CODE to download the demo, even though the demo has already gone public! Redundancy plus! :rolleyes:

JB Hi Fi also has a T-Shirt, but they don't tell you what size it is. Therefore, you could potentially end up with a size that's too small to wear.

I ended up pre-ordering from EB because they give you a bonus Tenacious D guitar to use in the game (plus they agreed to price match). At least that way I know I'm getting something that I will be able to use. :p

[grimace06]

You think JB will have this $99 or $89?

[/backslash]

I bought mine for $58 incl p&h :D Love PA

[Lazlow]

Until they ship the wrong game >_<

[RunningMild]

You think JB will have this $99 or $89?

Yep, I called my local JB and they said $89. EB agreed to price match on the day.

[McChimp]

JB Hi Fi also has a T-Shirt, but they don't tell you what size it is. Therefore, you could potentially end up with a size that's too small to wear.

Yep, this'll probably be right. I've got a few promo t-shirts I've received through JB and they were all waaaaaaaaaaaaay too small. My wife ends up snatching them as knockaround/ bed shirts.

[Second]

That's Hot.

[AranchineD]

Heh heh.

Snatched.

[Second]

I take back all the bad things I've been saying about you, Aran.

[fearofthesky]

I bought mine for $58 incl p&h :D Love PA
NTSC-J 360 version is the same price, but who knows if its compatible or not? Bloody region locking. Anyone heard anything? Google digging isn't turning up much so far.

[/backslash]

NTSC-J 360 version is the same price, but who knows if its compatible or not? Bloody region locking. Anyone heard anything? Google digging isn't turning up much so far.
That is why I love my PS3, except for the annoying firmware updates & craptacular PSN store

[fearofthesky]

That is why I love my PS3, except for the annoying firmware updates & craptacular PSN store and retarded convex triggers on the pad and lack of PS2 support

Fixed! But srsly, anyone know? I'm guessing not, coz a pretty good search yielded SFA.

[McChimp]

I'd be automatically assuming that it WOULD be region-free, cos I honestly can't think of a game that IS region locked on PS3

[Super Sleuth]

He was talking about the 360 version. That's why he said 360 version.

Also, who actually wears game related t shirts? (not including the wives of nerds using them as sleeping attire)

[/backslash]

Also, who actually wears game related t shirts? (not including the wives of nerds using them as sleeping attire)
I bought some recently

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-34640480252896_2073_5154495

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-34640480252896_2073_3207876

As for wearing free gaming shirts I've never acquired any, probably because I import often

[Super Sleuth]

Ok, I probably should have just specified t shirts which just say the name of the game.

Them?

[Sweating Bullets]

Anyone managed to get an early release copy of this?

[Manny M]

Gave the demo a whirl yesterday... kinda fun and humorous in parts, but felt it just threw you into the game whilst trying too quickly to get the gags out. Something about it didn't feel right.

[FrozenSoul80]

I was originally going to wait for this to go down in price and pick it up in 6 months or so, but after playing the demo I think I might just buy it on release. Local release is this Thursday?

[Natrak]

'Tis indeed. Here's hoping we get a broken street date.

[grimace06]

'Tis indeed. Here's hoping we get a broken street date.

No thanks - I get paid on thursday :p

[banjoeskimo]

Also, who actually wears game related t shirts? (not including the wives of nerds using them as sleeping attire)

I have a shitload, but most of them are usually more fun than "Insert Game Logo Here." Most people don't even get that they're game shirts.

[Shorty]

I have a few, including an All Your Base shirt that gets quite a few comments (sometimes from people who actually get the reference!).

[RunningMild]

I hope EA don't call up and tell everyone not to break the street date again. :mad:

[grimace06]

I hope EA don't call up and tell everyone not to break the street date again. :mad:

Well reviews are embargoed till the 13th, so I think (and hope) they're being strict about the release.

[REQUIEM]

Picking my copy up tommorrow..... Just got the call to say my copy is there and waiting for me.

[Hyperblau]

Where from?

Also, Reviews:
http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/103/1033952p1.html IGN US 9.0
http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/103/1030770p1.html IGN AU 9.3
http://au.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14210507/brutal-legend/videos/brutallegend_vdr_101209.html IGN US Vid Review

[AranchineD]

I've got three games that I can use for the JB trade deal, hopefully when the game comes out they don't update the exclusion list and screw me over.

Oh, and:

Two horns up.

Sold. >_>

EDIT: Actually, scratch that:

...the land has been under the oppression of Hair Metal...

NOW I'm sold.

[Watchers]

I'll be picking this up Thursday arvo after work.

[REQUIEM]

Where from?



My local games store, where else?

[jawsy]

*sigh*

[RunningMild]

NOW I'm sold.

You mean you weren't already sold?

[Watchers]

Man, I went from 'yeah, I'll probably pick it up some time' to 'naow plz' after reading Daemon's review.

[Sweating Bullets]

I just realised that I have birthday money lying around. I think I might get this now.

[AranchineD]

You mean you weren't already sold?

Well I HAD organised the order I was going to by all the awesome looking upcoming games but that all gone and done been messed up now!

[FrozenSoul80]

I should have waited a few more days to play the demo, I really want the full version now :(

[texta]

That is why I love my PS3, except for the annoying firmware updates & craptacular PSN store and retarded convex triggers on the pad and lack of PS2 support

Fixed!That's a bit mean, the 360 doesn't have PS2 support either.

[Creedy]

It just has useless firmware updates that do nothing, a convoluted Marketplace and really bad face buttons on it's controller.

:o

[Second]

You would make a great Christian.

[Shorty]

It just has useless firmware updates that do nothing, a convoluted Marketplace and really bad face buttons on it's controller.

Hey, go easy on Sony...

[RunningMild]

It just has useless firmware updates that do nothing

No different from Sony then.

a convoluted Marketplace

At least it has content and actually works. ;)

[Bokracroc]

And demos for the little arcady games.

SPEND $15 ON THIS!!
Will I enjoy it?
WHO CARES?! SPEND MONEY!

[Adios]

Yeah...

Back on topic! The reviews are up! 9.0 from IGN.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/103/1033952p1.html

Pretty much what I expected: Reasonable gameplay mechanics that are balanced out with excellent humour.

[/backslash]

That's a bit mean, the 360 doesn't have PS2 support either.
Almost worthy of pep, that is, if I could pep I'd consider it :p

I watched a couple of youtube vids after the demo and it only gets better imo - the humour is awesome when he meets up with the headbangers, hopefully PA will ship my copy very soon

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

I was going to hold off on getting this, but after all the reviews I think I might be picking it up early. I'll give the demo a play through first.

[Hyperblau]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/brutal-legend-review?page=1

Eurogamer 8/10

EB is selling it now!


I really can't decide if I want to get this, I was pretty excited for it, but all the reviews are making me worried about the actual gameplay and the videos of gameplay just dont seem that good to me. Maybe I should try the demo.

[Natrak]

The trouble is the demo mostly just gives you a taste of the hack and slash combat along with the brilliant art and humour, there's no hint at all of the RTS elements.

[AranchineD]

I think people should check their local EB stores today...

[Sweating Bullets]

Yeah...

Back on topic! The reviews are up! 9.0 from IGN.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/103/1033952p1.html

Pretty much what I expected: Reasonable gameplay mechanics that are balanced out with excellent humour.

Hyperblau beat you to it! http://www.hyper.com.au/forums/showpost.php?p=1124436&postcount=100

Confirmed that EB are selling it??

[Hyperblau]

Hyperblau beat you to it! http://www.hyper.com.au/forums/showpost.php?p=1124436&postcount=100

Confirmed that EB are selling it??

It's on their webpage as out now, just depends if your local has stock.

[Sweating Bullets]

I just spoke to Melbourne Central EB and they have it for $109.
I think I might wait until JB have it as they are selling it for cheaper.

[Hyperblau]

Yeah, I'm thinking I might wait till this hits $50. Im going to have enough to play over the next few weeks/months anyway. Sorry Tim! :(

[Natrak]

Hopefully I'll manage to pick it up this arvo.

[Sweating Bullets]

I'm going to try to convince JB to sell it to me or at the very least place a pre-order cause I want that shirt now.

[ElPresidente]

So much damned fun!

[Sweating Bullets]

JB will sell it as soon as they have the stock in. I am hoping they will call me soon. Just placed the pre-order.

[ElPresidente]

The special guitar you get with EB pre-orders is pretty hot I have to say. Yes I will pay extra just to play it soon as possible. :P

[FrozenSoul80]

I'll wait until Thursday for Big W to have it in. I refuse to pay $110 for a game.

[Thraxas]

I bought it from fishpond.com.au for $87...

[ElPresidente]

Seriously... all doubters of this game should face the wrath of Ormagöden!

In other news... is it just me or have ManOwaR gone to seed? I've not listened to any recent tracks but the Brutal Legends entries didn't impress as much as I'd hoped.

[Lazlow]

The main thing putting me off is Jack Black's involvement. Pick of Destiny was a horrible horrible film.

[grimace06]

The main thing putting me off is Jack Black's involvement. Pick of Destiny was a horrible horrible film.

I don't think it was ever meant to be good. I'm sure Jack Black knew that too.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Pick Of Desinty was an awesome film. It was Tenacious D all over, the music was awesome and the plot was just like what the persona they've created in Tenacious D.

[ElPresidente]

Oh for the love of...

Guys, Tim Schaffer wrote the game, not Jack Black!

Avoiding this game off the back of Pick of Destiny is like avoiding Blue Velvet because you once saw Dennis Hopper in Space Truckers.

Now if you can't handle Jack Black as an actor and that is putting you off then that is logical (I would say a bit too focused on one aspect of the game) but disliking a game written by Tim Schaffer because of a movie written by Jack Black fails to make any lick of sense whatsoever.

[Lazlow]

Now if you can't handle Jack Black as an actor and that is putting you off then that is logical

Pretty much what I was saying :/

He's bearable as a supporting actor, or a cameo, but when he's front row cetre (as he was in Pick of Destiny), I just can't take that much whiny obnoxiousness

[ElPresidente]

But then does that not raise the question of hypocrisy? When I think of my favourite games there are only a small handful that had voice acting that is of a standard close to that of even your most hated Hollywood actor. Why would you let a voice throw you off the purchase?

*Father Brutal preaching the virtues of Double Fine* :P

[Second]

Pretty much what I was saying :/

He's bearable as a supporting actor, or a cameo, but when he's front row cetre (as he was in Pick of Destiny), I just can't take that much whiny obnoxiousness

I'm pretty sure you're a terrible person.

[Lazlow]

Most other games I have no idea of the voice acting when going into them. For a game whose concept doesn't stir me (Tim Schaffer man-crush clearly absent), knowing that a person who irritates me so much being invloved only further compounds my disinterest.

I'd give the demo a crack to be sure, but right now I cbf downloading 1GB+

[ElPresidente]

Ahhh I see the problem now doctor.

As you can see from this X-Ray his Gods of game development identification cortex is clearly faulty. :P

Lacking a Tim Schaffer man-crush is a medical condition. I know I read this somewhere.

Don't move... be calm, we'll get you help. :D

[Sweating Bullets]

Apparently JB should have the stock in tomorrow. Unlikely it will come in today. Grr.

[ElPresidente]

Some of this dialogue...

"I want you to form tight around me like a rock n roll sphincter. You guys know what a sphincter is right?"

Gold

[TrinityJayOne]

I'm in Lazlow's shoes - I can't ****ing stand Jack Black. However, in this game I find him oddly amusing. :D Maybe the style just suits him, but off the top of my head the only person who could make the jokes funnier is Christopher Walken. To purchase or to put that $100 towards a wheel...

[Silverwolf]

Seriously... all doubters of this game should face the wrath of Ormagöden!

In other news... is it just me or have ManOwaR gone to seed? I've not listened to any recent tracks but the Brutal Legends entries didn't impress as much as I'd hoped.

Die For Metal is a track from their 2007 album, so it fairly recent. But it was stupid for them to not put in incredible tracks like The Power Of Thy Sword or House Of Death.

Listening to Die For Metal now, they definitely could have choosed more fitting manowar tracks.

I'd buy the game (and a 360 to play it on) just to kill shit to the tune of Cry of the Banshee though.

[ElPresidente]

I would have killed to slay to Black Wind, Fire & Steel. A song that inspired the name for my first car - "Blackwind"

Also... just about to start the first RTS mission. Loving this game to death so far.

Boars with a skeletal structure that is a motorcycle? Yus please!

[Antwandemarco]

I'm in Lazlow's shoes - I can't ****ing stand Jack Black. However, in this game I find him oddly amusing. :D Maybe the style just suits him, but off the top of my head the only person who could make the jokes funnier is Christopher Walken. To purchase or to put that $100 towards a wheel...

Yeah Jack Black annoys me most of the time. Found him annoying in the demo.

Christopher Walken would make this game so awesome :D


Still thinking of purchasing this.

[ElPresidente]

Do it Antwan! Tis awesome. Do the EB thing + JB price match if unsure.

[Silverwolf]

Sometimes it sucks being true to the PC.

[Shorty]

Yeah Jack Black annoys me most of the time. Found him annoying in the demo.

Christopher Walken would make this game so awesome :D

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/zerosignal/25pn7kk.jpg

Wouldn't be the first time.

[Watchers]

In other news... is it just me or have ManOwaR gone to seed? I've not listened to any recent tracks but the Brutal Legends entries didn't impress as much as I'd hoped.

Manowar have always been shit.

















:D

[Gameboffin]

Well I caved and bought this at EB, despite having a Play Asia order being prepared. If anyone is interested in buying my PA version (PS3, Asia-English) pm me - I'd only look to cover my costs ($60 posted express to you - it should arrive for me Friday). If not, I guess I'll return my EB copy :D

[RunningMild]

And demos for the little arcady games.

SPEND $15 ON THIS!!
Will I enjoy it?
WHO CARES?! SPEND MONEY!

Quoted for emphasis. The lack of demos/trial versions on PSN shits me right off.

The main thing putting me off is Jack Black's involvement. Pick of Destiny was a horrible horrible film.

But Tenacious D was a brilliant brilliant show! :p

I just discovered that EB called me at midday to tell me it had arrived, and now it's too late to go down and get it. First thing Wednesday morning then.

And to all the people who don't want to buy it from EB because $110 is too expensive... did you forget they price match? ;)

[Hyperblau]

And to all the people who don't want to buy it from EB because $110 is too expensive... did you forget they price match? ;)

Not when no one else is selling it for less. JB wasnt selling in most areas until the end of the day.

[Gameboffin]

256mb patch for PS3 version - WTF?!

[Silverwolf]

Manowar have always been shit.

Watchers knows no low.

[ElPresidente]

His words cut deep man. They cut deep.

[Silverwolf]

His words cut deep man. They cut deep.

Those were not the words the cut the deepest.



He sure knows how to listen to good music and call it shit.

[Zip]

Got from JB, they have it for $89, I traded in a couple of games though, got it for free.

I'm really enjoying it at the moment :D

[Spazzallo]

Got from JB, they have it for $89, I traded in a couple of games though, got it for free.

I'm really enjoying it at the moment :D

Gee what time did you go? I possibly missed you by only a few minutes :p.

Seems alright but probably needs time to grow on me. Love those head thumpers :D.

[ElPresidente]

This game MUST be played on its highest difficulty setting. Trust me... it becomes a lot more tactical.

[Zip]

Gee what time did you go? I possibly missed you by only a few minutes :p.

Seems alright but probably needs time to grow on me. Love those head thumpers :D.

Was there probably around 7:30ish.

[ElPresidente]

Okay I just unlocked the ability to give individual units orders. This has changed the RTS depth considerably.

It now plays a lot more like Sacrifice but still not quite the same amount of control. But who knows... I may yet unlock an additional power that changes that againg. This is probably all in the manual for the multiplayer but I'm enjoying the gradual discovery and haven't bothered with all that learnin' and readin'. :P

[Pai Mel]

Brutal Legend (360) - Region Free (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-fh9t-71-dw-49-en-84-j-70-3065.html) US$49.90 + Pocket Candy Cream Soda (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-fh9t-71-7u-49-en-84-j-70-1rk7.html) US$0.99

total = US$50.8 - US$5 Play-Asia voucher + US$4.90 shipping

total = $50.79 US (~$55.87 AUD)

Even cheaper if you have affiliate funds. Thanks /backlash.

[Spazzallo]

I was liking this until the RTS elements came in. It seems hard to co-ordinate attacks. All I'm really doing is gathering up everybody and telling them to attack a certain place.

Also realised how potentially short this game is. There are 10 achievments for your progress in the story and I already have 5 =/.

[/backslash]

How long is the story anyway? As long as its ~6-8 hours I don't mind since I usually always spend 3 months+ trying to finish it anyway :p

[Italian Stallion]

I downloaded the demo just before, didn't realise it was out already! Game seems like quite a bit of fun. Gonna have to pick this one up sometime. I was sold at the bit with the lame poser band near the start. ;)

Just quietly... why has no one mentioned the presence of ManOwaR?
Because this is my first time browsing this thread! :p

Also, how can you not like the new Manowar tracks in it? The Dawn of Battle is epic, and awesome!

[Mr.Mew]

Schafer said the main line of missions is approximately 20 hours, so that's not including anything to the side.

Unless I heard that wrong, and it's 20 hours for everything all up.

[Silverwolf]

Also, how can you not like the new Manowar tracks in it? The Dawn of Battle is epic, and awesome!

Havent heard that track, but as I said, there are much better options!

[/backslash]

Schafer said the main line of missions is approximately 20 hours, so that's not including anything to the side.

Unless I heard that wrong, and it's 20 hours for everything all up.
That's really good, maybe its only short if you play in 10 hour bursts

[Spazzallo]

Schafer said the main line of missions is approximately 20 hours, so that's not including anything to the side.

Unless I heard that wrong, and it's 20 hours for everything all up.


Put in about 3 hours to get to where I am, however maybe the second half of the game is a bit longer. I really hope so, otherwise I'm hoping EB are giving at least $55 trade credit T_T.

[RunningMild]

Not when no one else is selling it for less. JB wasnt selling in most areas until the end of the day.

What difference does that make? I called up my local JB last week and they said it would sell for $89. I told EB that and asked if I could price match in advance, and they said yes. Stores know what they're going to sell stuff for before they sell it. :p

[Natrak]

****ing love the attention to detail and the fact that this game is absolutely dripping with polish, love and creativity.

[ElPresidente]

I was liking this until the RTS elements came in. It seems hard to co-ordinate attacks. All I'm really doing is gathering up everybody and telling them to attack a certain place.

This all changes once you gain the ability to send individual groups of units where you want them.

The RTS battles feel a mess at first but once you can fly and get orders like Set Rally Point actual strategy opens up. Can't wait to take this online.

[Spazzallo]

This all changes once you gain the ability to send individual groups of units where you want them.

The RTS battles feel a mess at first but once you can fly and get orders like Set Rally Point actual strategy opens up. Can't wait to take this online.

Oh! Well sounds a lot less daunting :p cheers.

[ElPresidente]

LOVE how the Drowning Sorrow emo army is justified in game.

Their arrival actually had some emotional punch for me and I felt a little sick.

Sometimes I connect to game characters a little too much. :P

[RunningMild]

Can't wait to take this online.

Oooh, that sounds like a challenge! :p

[voltron]

Brutal Legend (360) - Region Free (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-fh9t-71-dw-49-en-84-j-70-3065.html) US$49.90 + Pocket Candy Cream Soda (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-fh9t-71-7u-49-en-84-j-70-1rk7.html) US$0.99

total = US$50.8 - US$5 Play-Asia voucher + US$4.90 shipping

total = $50.79 US (~$55.87 AUD)

Even cheaper if you have affiliate funds. Thanks /backlash.


I threw you an affililate purchase cause I is nice.

$55 is just too good to pass up. EB can stick their 110 up their ****ing asses.

[aubergine]

Schafer said the main line of missions is approximately 20 hours, so that's not including anything to the side.

Unless I heard that wrong, and it's 20 hours for everything all up.

Review I saw said 6 hours but they didn't muck about with any side activities.

[KickyFunkFresh]

****ing love the attention to detail and the fact that this game is absolutely dripping with polish, love and creativity.

Agreed. I'm in absolute awe over it.

[voltron]

Rad Playsia has shipped BL already. The ship period said 5 - 15 days so I thought there might have been a slight back order or heavy demand.

[StorminNorman]

I was liking this until the RTS elements came in.

Wait, what?

Did I miss a meeting? When did this game turn from awesome Guitar Hero-meets-Ninja Gaiden hacky-slashy game into an RTS game? I don't want an RTS, I want awesomeness.

I'm so confused right now. On the one hand, Jack Black... on the other... my second-most-hated game genre. Argh.

EDIT: Or... hang on. No. Don't tell me. This is a musou game, isn't it? ARGH!

[Spazzallo]

Wait, what?

Did I miss a meeting? When did this game turn from awesome Guitar Hero-meets-Ninja Gaiden hacky-slashy game into an RTS game? I don't want an RTS, I want awesomeness.

I'm so confused right now. On the one hand, Jack Black... on the other... my second-most-hated game genre. Argh.

EDIT: Or... hang on. No. Don't tell me. This is a musou game, isn't it? ARGH!

Thats what I thought though the RTS elements blend in pretty well. Haven't been able to fly yet so at the moment all I can do is call allies to me and tell them to attack.

But unfortunately it is not all adventure :(. A level system plus more dungeons like the spider level (bit longer though) would've been awesome.

Also, chasing down wild life in your car is so much fun! ^_^

[ElPresidente]

Riding said wildlife too.

:D

Some of the latter stage battles are truely awesome.

I have to say there is one character in this game who is becoming one of my favourite NPCs in games. I won't go into details as it is too story spoilerish but seriously... the Drowned Dead's (or whatever their name is) Leader is awesome.

[RunningMild]

Also, chasing down wild life in your car is so much fun! ^_^

Driving around shooting wildlife for a hunting mission while Riding The Storm blasts out of the speakers would have to be one of my fave gaming moments ever. :p

Also, I can't believe they put in an escort mission and I actually enjoyed it! (the first 'protect the bus' one)

Oh and Stormin, throw that Ninja Gaiden comparison out the window- this game is open world. ;)

EDIT: Forgot to mention- I thought Brian Posehn's inclusion as the hunter was a pleasant surprise.

[/backslash]

Thats what I thought though the RTS elements blend in pretty well. Haven't been able to fly yet so at the moment all I can do is call allies to me and tell them to attack.

But unfortunately it is not all adventure :(. A level system plus more dungeons like the spider level (bit longer though) would've been awesome.

Also, chasing down wild life in your car is so much fun! ^_^
Even so I would've preferred more adventure than RTS elements, I too hate that, especially after watching the video review on Gametrailers. I thought it'd be like Heavenly Sword but from a slightly different perspective where the camera's just a bit further away :(

[Natrak]

Riding said wildlife too.

:D

I love the riding the Razorfire Boars, it's just a shame it's such a pain to actually get on one of them since they tend to really swarm you.

(It's Drowning Doom, btw)

[ElPresidente]

Thank you. :)

Oh and bless the Amazon women totally inspired by Kiss. :D

[Citizen Erased]

Loving this game so far, Tim Schafer should be thanking us for buy BL.

[McChimp]

Originally Posted by StorminNorman

Wait, what?

Did I miss a meeting? When did this game turn from awesome Guitar Hero-meets-Ninja Gaiden hacky-slashy game into an RTS game? I don't want an RTS, I want awesomeness.

I'm so confused right now. On the one hand, Jack Black... on the other... my second-most-hated game genre. Argh.

I'm an RTS hater, but I can honestly say that any RTS-like elements in this aren't detrimental to the game, it actually adds another layer of awesome, running around, directing headbangers and the like. Makes battles easier on the whole too.

Originally Posted by Citizen Erased

Loving this game so far, Tim Schafer should be thanking us for buy BL.

GOD I hope this game sells well! It'd be sad for Schafer to have another "critical-hit, consumer-miss" on his list, as the guy does brilliant work.

[StorminNorman]

Oh and Stormin, throw that Ninja Gaiden comparison out the window- this game is open world. ;)

Argh! That just makes me want it less! I mostly can't stand open-world games. :(

Looks like this game really isn't for me. :(

[FrozenSoul80]

Big W didn't have any copies and I'll be damned if I buy it from EB Games for $110. ****s!

[Pai Mel]

Either they are sold out or staff are too lazy to open their allocation.

[FrozenSoul80]

Either they are sold out or staff are too lazy to open their allocation.

I asked the cute girl at the counter, she went back to check. They never got any copies in.

[Lex]

So I herd this game sucks ass. Shame, I was kinda looking forward to it.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Since I got paid today I was going to try and get this after work, but I'm not going to have enough money now. Damn interest rate rises. I'll have to wait til next week now.

[ElPresidente]

So I herd this game sucks ass. Shame, I was kinda looking forward to it.

Evidently not from the people in this thread who have been posting about how much they enjoy the game.

[Natrak]

lolex

The game is amazing btw. I'm loving the story thus far and the Stage Battles just keep getting better. The massive shift in mood in the world about halfway in is astounding.

Also, I've been meaning to mention how awesome it is that the Headbanger voiced by Richard Steven Horvitz is wearing Raz's goggles. Nice little reference there, and it tickles me every time I see it.

[RunningMild]

Wait, what?

Did I miss a meeting? When did this game turn from awesome Guitar Hero-meets-Ninja Gaiden hacky-slashy game into an RTS game? I don't want an RTS, I want awesomeness.

I actually heard about the open world and RTS thing from the Pixel Hunt website. Nonetheless, the video demonstrating the RTS stuff was posted in this thread (http://www.hyper.com.au/forums/showpost.php?p=1120644&postcount=41) before the game came out, so I'm quite surprised that you missed it.

I'm so confused right now. On the one hand, Jack Black... on the other... my second-most-hated game genre. Argh.

What's first?

Big W didn't have any copies and I'll be damned if I buy it from EB Games for $110. ****s!

If you know what Big W's price is, or you have a catalogue which advertises the price, just go to EB and price match it! Based on my experience, EB doesn't give a shit about whether or not the other shop has stock, as long as you know what the price is.

[StorminNorman]

Musou games are my most hated genre.

I bought this anyway. It better be good, or I'll hunt down and kill ElPres.

[ElPresidente]

You'll have to get in line. :P

[Natrak]

Dynasty Warriors this is not (thankyou, google, for translating weeaboo terms).

[FrozenSoul80]

If you know what Big W's price is, or you have a catalogue which advertises the price, just go to EB and price match it! Based on my experience, EB doesn't give a shit about whether or not the other shop has stock, as long as you know what the price is.

I didn't know the price as it was never in a catalogue that I've seen. Add to this the fact my EB employees aren't idiots and keep tabs on what Big W is doing.

[Lex]

Evidently not from the people in this thread who have been posting about how much they enjoy the game.

Yeah, but I don't actually value their opinions. From people whose opinions I do care for, the game is just a bit shit.

[ElPresidente]

I'm not even going to make comment on what that suggests your forum use motivations are but to each their own.

Evidently you are of a very niche audience that doesn't like games most people like.

Again... to each their own.

[Lex]

'most people' and 'most people on this forum' are 2 very different things. I chalk alot of the love for this game up to people having a blind hardon for tim. But as you said, to each their own.

[AranchineD]

I bought it this morning but have had to wait the whole day to play it, ****ing hell, but whatever, I can now.

Let's see what I think about it after a few hours.

[ElPresidente]

'most people' and 'most people on this forum' are 2 very different things. I chalk alot of the love for this game up to people having a blind hardon for tim. But as you said, to each their own.

They are but I was referring to most people, not just those on this forum. To be honest the only haters I've been hearing are those who haven't played the game.

[Second]

http://inevitabletruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/haters.jpg

[Lex]

They are but I was referring to most people, not just those on this forum. To be honest the only haters I've been hearing are those who haven't played the game.

Yeah, except all those reviews. Read the giantbomb one yet? I thought you guys loved those bros.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

I'm just here to complain about a game I haven't played and don't intend to play. Just letting you guys know so we don't have to go back and forwards so much.

[Lex]

Except that isn't what I'm doing, I was quite looking forward to this game before the review embargo was lifted. Guess we know the reason for that now.

[RunningMild]

I didn't know the price as it was never in a catalogue that I've seen. Add to this the fact my EB employees aren't idiots and keep tabs on what Big W is doing.

If you don't know what Big W's price is, why are you so determined to buy it there? How do you know they won't also sell it for $110? You seem so determined to get the game from Big W so I assumed that you had a catalogue with an advertised price or something. If you don't, and you simply want the best price, why not try Kmart, Target, JB Hi Fi, or any other place?

Yeah, except all those reviews.

All those reviews? You mean the ones averaging 84% (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/brutallegend)? ;)

Read the giantbomb one yet?

The Giant Bomb one? You mean the one that gave it 60% (currently the lowest score on Metacritic for this game) and said:

"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."

So even the lowest scoring review on Metacritic gave it over 50% and said it will rock you hard. That doesn't sound like 'most people/reviewers hate the game' to me.

[Slippery]

To be honest, I don't really think a GB 3 star review and a score of 60% quite line up, at least not by the 7/10 is average standard of most reviewers.

[Lex]

Yeah. Because metacritic is a great way to judge a game. Look at all the worthless publications giving it 90-100. I read reviews from people whose opinion I trust, and those people are saying the gameplay is kind of crap. Ill still hire it sometime, but I certainly won't buy it. If you dig it, great, that doesn't mean anything to me.

[Cerebral]

On a side note, I like the stars out of 5 review system. It gives a more accurate representation of a reviewer's opinion (ironically in a numerically less accurate format) by simply giving a ballpark indication of where the reviewer thinks the game is at and makes the content of the review the focus. **** the 70-100 scale most websites use.

[Second]

The stars system is much more efficient.

Okay.

[RunningMild]

Yeah. Because metacritic is a great way to judge a game.

Stop changing the subject because this is confusing enough as it is.

I'm not judging the game based on Metacritic, I'm judging the opinions of the reviewers based on Metacritic. You said that 'all those reviews' were being negative, but Metacritic is showing very favourable reviews. How else am I supposed to gauge the general feeling of reviewers if not for Metacritic? Don't even mention Gamerankings because their score is very positive as well (83.48%).

Look at all the worthless publications giving it 90-100. I read reviews from people whose opinion I trust, and those people are saying the gameplay is kind of crap.

The only 'opinion you trust' that you mentioned by name was Giant Bomb, and they said it was pretty good. As Johnny Cochrane once said, "IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!" :p

If you dig it, great, that doesn't mean anything to me.

My personal opinion towards this game has got nothing to do with this discussion. The issue is that you're pushing an observation that seems to be flat out wrong. You make a broad claim that the majority of reviews are negative, but they're actually positive. You say you only read reviews from people who's opinion you trust, yet the only one you mentioned said good things about the game. Your argument is crap and makes no sense.

[FrozenSoul80]

If you don't know what Big W's price is, why are you so determined to buy it there? How do you know they won't also sell it for $110? You seem so determined to get the game from Big W so I assumed that you had a catalogue with an advertised price or something. If you don't, and you simply want the best price, why not try Kmart, Target, JB Hi Fi, or any other place?

I don't have any other place! >_< I have a choice of either EB Games or Big W. That's all the shops in a 300km radius of me that sell new release games. Big W is always (at least in my experience) cheapest for new release games.

[Watchers]

My personal opinion towards this game has got nothing to do with this discussion. The issue is that you're pushing an observation that seems to be flat out wrong. You make a broad claim that the majority of reviews are negative, but they're actually positive. You say you only read reviews from people who's opinion you trust, yet the only one you mentioned said good things about the game. Your argument is crap and makes no sense.

Dude. It's Lex. He likes attention. It's been well established by now.


Picked it up today :D

[Second]

I don't have any other place! >_< I have a choice of either EB Games or Big W. That's all the shops in a 300km radius of me that sell new release games. Big W is always (at least in my experience) cheapest for new release games.

Have you heard about this place called the interwebs? I hear they sell it pretty cheap.

[AranchineD]

Let's see what I think about it after a few hours.

So yep, I ****ing love everything about this game.

Fin.

[Natrak]

Love your work, Lex.

[Watchers]

This game is awesome. Great soundtrack, really funny, and epic atmosphere.

[AranchineD]

So I saw that I unlocked a Mastodon song, so I thought 'awesome', then I saw "Oblivion (Instrumental)" and I was sad. :(

[grimace06]

Picked this up today - thank heavens for Shin Tokyo as JB were bloody sold out of the 360 version.

First hour I spent in game after the intro I explored the world, running over wildlife and hitting jumps to the tune of Electric Eye.


Epic.

[RunningMild]

I don't have any other place! >_< I have a choice of either EB Games or Big W. That's all the shops in a 300km radius of me that sell new release games. Big W is always (at least in my experience) cheapest for new release games.

I had a feeling you were going to say that. :p

So I saw that I unlocked a Mastodon song, so I thought 'awesome', then I saw "Oblivion (Instrumental)" and I was sad. :(

I agree. I love Oblivion and Crack The Skye, but the instrumental versions are shit. Without the vocals, they're only about half as epic.

This game keeps getting better and better! Now that I've unlocked most of the RTS controls, I'm actually looking forward to battles instead of dreading them. :p

On another note, Ozzy's voice work in this game is brilliant! "Every time you come in here, there's another ****ing scratch on the car!" Classic. Also, I always laugh when I highlight the Eddie Riggs Mt Rushmore thingy and he says "that looks like some guy I used to know..."

EDIT: Does anyone know what to do with those things that are chained up or leather bound? Is it just a song that you unlock the further you go, or something more sinister?

[Spazzallo]

Is there a way to skip the movie sequence everytime you start the game? ><

[Not Matt]

Finished this tonight... although I only played the final battle as my mate was stuck on it and didn't want to touch the game again :P

Somehow I managed to pick up the RTS elements really fast and finished it easily. Apart from the demo the last battle was the only time I'd played the game :)

[Natrak]

Is there a way to skip the movie sequence everytime you start the game? ><

Press Start.

[StorminNorman]

So anyway, the intro movie with Jack Black won me over.

As far as I can tell, this game is Tim Schaeffer trying to replicate as many classic metal album covers as he can in a single video game.

The musou/RTS stuff is pretty clunky, but I'm willing to forgive that for now.

[ElPresidente]

Things streamline significantly once you get the ability to fly and can use rally solos, etc.

[Lex]

If you don't know what Big W's price is, why are you so determined to buy it there? How do you know they won't also sell it for $110? You seem so determined to get the game from Big W so I assumed that you had a catalogue with an advertised price or something. If you don't, and you simply want the best price, why not try Kmart, Target, JB Hi Fi, or any other place?



All those reviews? You mean the ones averaging 84% (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/brutallegend)? ;)



The Giant Bomb one? You mean the one that gave it 60% (currently the lowest score on Metacritic for this game) and said:

"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."

So even the lowest scoring review on Metacritic gave it over 50% and said it will rock you hard. That doesn't sound like 'most people/reviewers hate the game' to me.

Just putting in a placeholder post so I can reply to this hilarious bullshit once I get to a pc.

[ElPresidente]

And the rest of us get to know which post to ignore in advance.

Public service win. ;)

[AranchineD]

On another note, Ozzy's voice work in this game is brilliant! "Every time you come in here, there's another ****ing scratch on the car!" Classic. Also, I always laugh when I highlight the Eddie Riggs Mt Rushmore thingy and he says "that looks like some guy I used to know..."

I loved it more when I unlocked the 'Guardian Of Metal' effigy, and he says "Oh, how did THAT get in there?"


EDIT: Does anyone know what to do with those things that are chained up or leather bound? Is it just a song that you unlock the further you go, or something more sinister?

If it's what I'm thinking of, perform an Earthshaker near them to break the chains, and in return you get some epic storytelling and artwork. :D

[StorminNorman]

@Lex: This is one of those games where you kind of have to just put aside the mechanics of the game and just enjoy the story and the game world. If you're not really into that kind of epic rock/heavy metal style that the game's going for, then it may not really appeal to you, because the gameplay, while functional, isn't overly spectacular.

I guess the best way to put it is that this game is more about the art than it is about the gameplay, if that makes any sense.

[Lex]

Oh, i get that, it's why I'm no longer really looking forward to it. As I said, a hire, for sure, but I wouldn't waste any more time on it than that

[AranchineD]

I've found that the RTS elements are a vehicle to further the heavy metal styling of the game, in the way it's done as a stage battle, and that's why I really enjoy.

Actually that extends to all the gameplay elements of the game. You have racing and timed race side missions, sure, but you're pumping awesome music from a hot rod with machine guns and shit, so it's awesome. You have turret missions, but they're HOT ROD turret missions. Keep people away from target...using a moving mosh pit.

I kept constantly reading in the somewhat negative reviews something along the lines of "If you take all the heavy metal stylings, then you're left with a good game, but not a great one", and everytime I thought that kind of reasoning is utterly moronic. It's the heavy metal stylings that actually make the game a great one.

[Spazzallo]

Press Start.

Well now I just feel silly :( thanks :D.

[ElPresidente]

If it's what I'm thinking of, perform an Earthshaker near them to break the chains, and in return you get some epic storytelling and artwork. :D

Ahhh crap! Didn't even think of that. Bugger.

Oh well... once Uncharted 2 is finished I'll hit these buggers up.

[RunningMild]

Just putting in a placeholder post so I can reply to this hilarious bullshit once I get to a pc.

I look forward to it. ;)

(and I won't even mention that you've already replied to that post...)

[AranchineD]

Ahhh crap! Didn't even think of that. Bugger.

Oh well... once Uncharted 2 is finished I'll hit these buggers up.

Seriously, if you thought the game world and setting was already amazing, with the amount of effort they went into to illustrate the whole 'Genesis' and creation stories...well, you're in for a treat.

[dinopoke]

I kept constantly reading in the somewhat negative reviews something along the lines of "If you take all the heavy metal stylings, then you're left with a good game, but not a great one", and everytime I thought that kind of reasoning is utterly moronic. It's the heavy metal stylings that actually make the game a great one.

I don't know about you but I think you just reinforced the point you deemed as moronic. >___>

[AranchineD]

I don't know about you but I think you just reinforced the point you deemed as moronic. >___>

But what I meant was that it's like taking any 'great' game and saying 'if you ignore the best parts of this game, then it's only an okay game'.

It's technically true, but that doesn't change the fact it's a freakin' stupid thing to say.

[RunningMild]

Earth shaker frees chained things. Thanks AranchineD!

I also discovered that if you hold X for that powerful guitar attack, it frees the leather-bound thingys. I also found the Mt Rockmore editor, and a couple of songs (including In The Black by Motorhead which kicks arse!). I never realised how much fun it was to just explore the world and look for shit. :p

[dinopoke]

How big is the game world?

[Natrak]

Pretty damn big, although the second half of the world is a bit more confined than the first half.

[AranchineD]

Earth shaker frees chained things. Thanks AranchineD!

I wish I had known my own advice at the beginning of the game. I ran around for 20 minutes because I didn't know what I was supposed to do with those counterweight engines. :(

[Natrak]

Really? I just looked, saw an engine, remembered dropping engines on top of Nuns and immediately did an earthshaker. :P

It wasn't until about halfway through the game that I figured out how to free the bound legends though. :P