Brütal Legend

2009 ~22h to beatMusicReal Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategy Adventure ActionFantasyComedyOpen world

4.0/5

IGDB score

About

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes. Featuring the talents of comedian, actor and musician, Jack Black as super roadie Eddie Riggs, as well as cameos by some of the biggest names in metal music it's a wild ride in the belly of the beast that is not to be missed by gamers and Metalheads alike.

The vibe

ActionFantasyComedyOpen worldvehicular combatmotorcyclebloodytime travelamazonguitar playingsummoning supportdeath

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Developer

Double Fine Productions

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Release date

13 Oct 2009

Metacritic

HowLongToBeat

~22h

Community rating

77.0 / 5(257)

Official site

Platforms

PlayStation 3LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox 360

Where to buy

Steam$2.99 USD$14.99−80%

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