Beowulf: The Game

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Summary: Gamers live the life of Beowulf, the legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men who is torn between the nobility and brutality within him. Arrogant, self-serving and lustful for gold and glory, Beowulf journeys to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigidGamers live the life of Beowulf, the legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men who is torn between the nobility and brutality within him. Arrogant, self-serving and lustful for gold and glory, Beowulf journeys to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land. But evil persists, and Beowulf succumbs to its lure of even greater fame, quietly maneuvering to claim the Danish throne. As King, Beowulf must face the consequences of ambition, even as war descends on the realm. As Beowulf, players lead their men, called thanes, into battle, slay the Titans of a dying age and crush the enemies that threaten to annihilate both their kingdom and people. Only then, when Beowulf looks Destiny in the eye, will he know what kind of hero he has truly become. Army of up to 12 thanes to unlock as players increase their heroic experience (by saving thanes, killing giant monsters, etc.). Players use the thane army to their advantage by giving orders, assigning positions, tailoring weapons to the situation or enemy and by triggering in-game mechanisms. The thane army evolves with upgradeable weapons (swords, mace and spears), skills and abilities. Use legacy experience points to gain thanes, replace weapons and upgrade Carnal abilities. Carnal Power allows the use of stronger attacks and special weapons. Carnal upgrades include less daze after use and prolonged use of Carnal Fury. But if used too much, there will be grave consequences. Dynamic combat system including combos, parries and increasing skills as the player progresses. Grab ability allows Beowulf to hold on to walls or climb, as well as fight up close with visceral hand-to-hand combat against enemies and giant monsters. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 23
  3. Negative: 7 out of 23
  1. GameTap
    70
    Beowulf: The Game had an opportunity to be a standout movie licensed game. Unfortunately the glitching just made it looks sloppy and in need of work. I enjoyed a lot of the fighting elements they introduced here, and the development team deserves a pat on the back for that.
  2. Play Magazine
    70
    What it lacks in polish it makes up for in diversity and brutality. This is one bloody game. [Jan 2008, p.58]
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  3. GamePro
    60
    If you liked what you saw at the theater and need a way to blow off a few hours then it's a perfect weekend rental. But it doesn't live up to the epic nature the classic poem and it certainly isn't going to make you forget about God of War III either.
  4. Eurogamer
    50
    Indeed, you could go so far as to say that it's old news, a little tedious, and there are countless other, better things around right now that improve on it in so many ways.
  5. VideoGamer
    50
    It's just run-of-the-mill game design. Bar the occasionally impressive combat, Beowulf doesn't have enough to make it stand out.
  6. Edge Magazine
    50
    A fairly standard game in a genre overflowing with quality. [Christmas 2007, p.99]
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  7. Game Revolution
    25
    The real problem with the game is that it’s too light on everything. Too light on action. Too light on excitement. Too light on story. And too light on gameplay. There’s no need to be subtle in a great hack-n-slash game since you need something to make the game worth playing. But you won’t even find mindless action here, only a brain-dead game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
  1. ChristopherX.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    Beowulf is by far the biggest savage on the 360 right now. when you see him make his BEAST face after taking down enemies like SEA SERPENTS! Beowulf is by far the biggest savage on the 360 right now. when you see him make his BEAST face after taking down enemies like SEA SERPENTS! you'll understand. in the meantime save that lunch money, kid!… Expand
  2. BenS.
    Nov 14, 2007
    9
    Beowulf doesn't seem to be anymore than a game where you run around slaughtering enemies. Which is great! I love that about this game. Beowulf doesn't seem to be anymore than a game where you run around slaughtering enemies. Which is great! I love that about this game. It cuts to the point: fighting! The plot is pretty good but I'm not big on video game stories. Also, the controls are very good, very minimal. Only a light attack and heavy attack buttons for fighting, which make up great combos for fighting. Basically a great fighting game.… Expand
  4. HenryA.
    Nov 14, 2007
    9
    I can't put my finger on it exactly but these graphics are something else. not exactly smooth, but not very rough. the colors and camera I can't put my finger on it exactly but these graphics are something else. not exactly smooth, but not very rough. the colors and camera angles might be it, they're very impressive. the voice acting is fairly impressive as well, much better than most games i've played.… Expand
  5. twos
    Jun 23, 2013
    4
    I am afraid I did not finish this game, whilst I did find the initial game play entertaining with some God of war style bad ass violence. II am afraid I did not finish this game, whilst I did find the initial game play entertaining with some God of war style bad ass violence. I found I became quickly bored with the repetitive game play and sequences. If you like a good hack and slash you'll probably enjoy this but frankly the linear nature and repetition just didn't do it for me.… Expand
  6. Xyodanl
    Aug 31, 2016
    3
    This game ins't worth playing, not even when you can get it for free!!! The gameplay sucks and nobody cares about the story. This is jusyThis game ins't worth playing, not even when you can get it for free!!! The gameplay sucks and nobody cares about the story. This is jusy another bad film game.… Expand
  7. T.W.
    Nov 19, 2007
    0
    Possibly the worst game ever created. There is no new material here, just another remake of a hack and slash game. Boring weapons, boring Possibly the worst game ever created. There is no new material here, just another remake of a hack and slash game. Boring weapons, boring plot, boring characters.… Expand
  8. JesusS.
    Dec 11, 2007
    0
    Not worth $60. From start to finish, sitting on the toilet after eating 60 bucks of taco bell would have been a better use of my money.

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#78 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007