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Brütal Legend
By Double Fine, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
- real-time strategy
- action-adventure game
What it is
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure game from Double Fine that blends combat and open-world exploration with real-time strategy elements. Its setting draws on heavy metal imagery, with protagonist Eddie Riggs, voiced by Jack Black, facing demons and leading minions in band battles. Combat combines melee and ranged attacks with a double-sided axe and a guitar whose solos can summon objects, strengthen teammates or hinder opponents. The PC version includes the Hammer of Infinite Fate and Tears of the Hextadon multiplayer map packs as free bonuses. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP and online PvP, along with achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, Trading Cards and Remote Play on Phone and Tablet. The listed platforms are Windows, macOS and Linux. Double Fine developed and published the game; its Steam genres are Action, Adventure and Strategy.
What players like, and what they don't
- Combines action combat and real-time strategy
- Single-player, multiplayer and online PvP
- Full controller support
- Available for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Steam release is listed as February 26, 2013
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
It may suit players interested in heavy-metal-themed action, open-world exploration and real-time strategy battles. Its listed multiplayer, PvP and full controller support may also appeal to players who want those options.
Brütal Legend mixes action-adventure combat with strategy and a heavy-metal setting. Its Steam listing includes multiplayer and online PvP as well as single-player play.
