DeathSpank

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 127 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Playstation Network] For uncounted years the wanderer DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden. Throughout his adventures DeathSpank has searched for a powerful artifact called ... The Artifact. Forged by unknown hands for unknown[Playstation Network] For uncounted years the wanderer DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden. Throughout his adventures DeathSpank has searched for a powerful artifact called ... The Artifact. Forged by unknown hands for unknown purposes some unknown time in the past, The Artifact is now within DeathSpank’s reach, but what is The Artifact and what evil tyrant seeks to steal it?… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Joystiq
    100
    With the exception of food, water and, if necessary, important medications, I can't think of anything more worthy of spending $15 on this week. This is a high point for comedy in games, built on a solid foundation of time-tested gameplay and bacon that everyone should experience.
  2. GameFocus
    89
    There are so many good things in DeathSpank; the amount of loot collecting (and bacon), quests to complete and fantastic look and feel of the world make up for any shortcomings and give a lot of value and enjoyment. If you're a fan of action-RPGs, you will not be disappointed, and those looking for a game that will bring them into the genre need look no further than DeathSpank.
  3. IGN
    85
    If you like sweet loot, hacking things to death, looking at beautiful landscapes and laughing at good writing, you might want to pick up DeathSpank. However, although the game shines in many areas, it does have its flaws.
  4. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    80
    For the money you're laying down, Deathspank is like the glittering bags of swag it depicts. Highly-amusing and addictive as all hell. [September 2010 p78]
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  5. Eurogamer Italy
    80
    Ron Gilbert delivers another sweet piece of art. Hilarious and technically fantastic, Deathspank fails to become another classic just because of its repetitive gameplay and quests design.
  6. SpazioGames
    78
    Some fresh ideas in this funny and debunking action RPG. What makes it really unique is the humour, and there's a good bunch of fun to be had slaying the enemies. It lacks some deeper growth of the character and some better puzzles, but for genre lovers it's really worth every cent of its small price.
  7. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    Hack-and-slash antics fuel the fire, but the game's health system makes extended fights an exercise in frustration. [Sept 2010, p.81]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Reaperville
    Nov 4, 2010
    9
    this game was great, it was a mindless hack em up game that held my attention to the end, the large amount of weaponry was excellent, thethis game was great, it was a mindless hack em up game that held my attention to the end, the large amount of weaponry was excellent, the story line was pretty well written, whenever i wanted to unwind i would play this game, absolutely worth the 10 dollars it is selling for......… Expand
  2. Razv
    Oct 31, 2010
    9
    The plot is funny, the lines are funny, the quests are awesome, cool gameplay, pretty much a very good game overall. The only negative thingThe plot is funny, the lines are funny, the quests are awesome, cool gameplay, pretty much a very good game overall. The only negative thing would be the co-op, where it's extremely boring for the "sidekick" to play. Good game !… Expand
  4. MasajaMasta
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Gameplay is just serviceable. I get eating food longer. Well, if you want to pass the game quickly to get to another it hurts but it saved theGameplay is just serviceable. I get eating food longer. Well, if you want to pass the game quickly to get to another it hurts but it saved the gameplay from 100% brain-dead. Nowadays comedy is so censored this becomes art. It can honestly be the funniest game you ever played… Expand
  5. jamesweber
    Sep 1, 2010
    8
    Really funny, really cool and there's good music. Affordable, decent graphics, good controls. Not much more you could ask for... except maybeReally funny, really cool and there's good music. Affordable, decent graphics, good controls. Not much more you could ask for... except maybe a longer game. I finished it in three days.… Expand
  6. the_blueprint
    Dec 17, 2013
    8
    Very funny game. Rich and colorful world. The gameplay is a bit too simple and repetitive though and I'd like to have seen more weapons, moreVery funny game. Rich and colorful world. The gameplay is a bit too simple and repetitive though and I'd like to have seen more weapons, more like diablo. But it's the humor that kept me going.… Expand
  7. rave_rd
    Oct 24, 2010
    8
    It's just a fun game--It's not challenging, it's not serious...and there are a few issues (some graphic clipping etc. etc.) but it's funny, itIt's just a fun game--It's not challenging, it's not serious...and there are a few issues (some graphic clipping etc. etc.) but it's funny, it has a simple, yet entertaining enough single player set up and for 15$, you can't really go wrong… Expand
  8. Bob_H
    Aug 20, 2010
    2
    A bare-bones Diablo knock-off with embarrassing attempts at humor (i.e. collecting "chicken lips"). I've played flash games with moreA bare-bones Diablo knock-off with embarrassing attempts at humor (i.e. collecting "chicken lips"). I've played flash games with more depth.The co-op is terrible as well. The second player is cast as an ignored mage who cannot interact with the environment. While many Diablo-esque games place a premium on replayability (various character classes and character builds), Deathspank has an incredibly elementary leveling system and leaves very little room for customization. On first consideration, the game's length might be good for an arcade title - but for a game of this nature, it is short on content.… Expand

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#56 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#64 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010