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  23 December 2008

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1. Brütal Legend

   Reviewer: Web Wombat
   18 September 2009

   Overall 8

   

    

   That being said, Brütal Legend is an instant classic and a must own for action and metal fans everywhere. Read more

2. Reviewer: BigPond GameArena
   3 October 2009

   Overall 8

   

    

   I'm a casual metal fan, and I have a pretty decent knowledge of the tropes of the metal universe, so most of the humour and the overall theme of the game wasn't lost on me, but I'd hesitate to play the multiplayer if it's simply more of RTS lite gameplay. If you're big on your metal, Brütal Legend was made for you and you'll learn to deal with the quirks in the gameplay. Alternatively, if you hate metal there isn't much appeal for you here - you'll have to wait until... Read more

3. Reviewer: Australian Gamer
   4 October 2009

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4. Brutal Legend

   Reviewer: GameSpot
   13 October 2009

   Overall 9

   

    

   Conversely, its primary campaign does a much better job of breaking up different mission types and mixing in action that plays to its different mechanics. Granted, there are a couple of dreaded escort missions where you have to follow your army's tour bus from one location to another while fending off enemies, but these aren't all that difficult as long as you keep an eye on where enemies spawn. Eddie also has to go on foot into unknown areas for some missions, relying... Read more

5. Brutal Legend review

   Reviewer: Xbox World Australia
   1 December 2009

   Overall 8

   

    

   There's little point denying Brutal Legend is a cool game, successfully pulling together a variety of gameplay styles while simultaneously bringing to life the very essence of heavy metal. The issue really becomes whether it's the sort of game you'll enjoy, and with the exception of the RTS-lite stage battles, this has more to do with the style and setting than it does the game itself. If you don't like heavy metal music or Jack Black's humour, chances are this one isn't... Read more