Beowulf: The Game
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| Developer(s) | Ubisoft |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Engine | YETI |
| Platform(s) | PS3, PSP, Windows, Xbox 360 |
| Release date | PlayStation 3 [1] USA November 13, 2007 AUS November 22, 2007 EUR November 23, 2007 PlayStation Portable [2] AUS November, 2007 USA December 4, 2007 EUR December 14, 2007 Xbox 360 [3] USA November 13, 2007 EUR November 16, 2007 AUS November 22, 2007 Microsoft Windows [4] USA November 13, 2007 EUR November 16, 2007 AUS November 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Action/hack and slash |
| Mode(s) | Single player and co-op |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: M PEGI: 18+ BBFC: 15 |
| Media | DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD |
| Input methods | Gamepad, keyboard, mouse, joystick |
Beowulf: The Game is a hack and slash game for PC and consoles, based on Robert Zemeckis' version of the poem Beowulf. The game was announced by Ubisoft on 22 May 2007 during it's Ubidays event in Paris.[5] It was released on November 13, 2007 in the United States. The characters are voiced by the original actors who starred in the film. [6]
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[edit] Gameplay
Some of the games key features include:
- The ability to unlock and control an army of up to 12 Thanes.
- Players use the Thane army to their advantage by giving orders, triggering in-game mechanisms, assigning strategic positions and tailoring upgradeable weapons to the situation or enemy.
- Carnal Power allows the use of grapple attacks for visceral hand-to-hand combat and special weapons. Players can use legacy experience points for Carnal upgrades.
- Dynamic combat system including advanced combos, skilful parries and increased battle proficiency as the player progresses.
[edit] Reception
The game has scored generally unfavorable reviews from sites as well as fans of the film stating a lack of interesting gameplay as well as a decently long story line.
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[edit] External links
- Beowulf: The Game (PS3) at IGN
- Beowulf: The Game Review (Xbox 360) at Realm of Gaming
