Brutal Legend

 Xbox 360
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 309 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 221 out of 309
  2. Mixed: 56 out of 309
  3. Negative: 32 out of 309
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!bl
  2. neomoonsevin
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    such an awesome game good old jack black he definitely dont look like this nomore amazing enemy types that suit the games theme and is a funny game heavy metal and goth heads will love what this game has in store for them definitely a game to have in your collection
  3. PaddysPub
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    I still remember how excited i felt about this game when it was released. Played it on XBOX 360 all those years ago and every second felt AWESOME. Gonna play it again on PC.
    No sequel though - sad...
  4. dan-man
    Jul 6, 2022
    10
    The most metal game ever made. Easiest 10 out of 10. Lemmy, Ozzy, Jack Black. An incredible soundtrack. Gameplay and story isn't amazing. But who cares. It's fun, easy, light, humourous and epic. No idea why I didn't find out about this game sooner. And it's on game pass.
  5. Mister04
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Great game
  6. GeoKaiser
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Great action/adventure game with strategy elements, either for fans of metal or no it's very entertaining!
  7. naufri27
    Nov 17, 2019
    8
    En cada rincón, en cada detalle hay guiños hacia el mundo heavy, sobre todo hacia los principales artistas que lo han convertido en grande tales como Judas Priest, Manowar o Motörhead, por citar algunos. La historia principal se basa en un personaje modelado a imagen de Jack Black, aportando este su voz, y aunque no es del todo redonda tanto sus personajes como su desarrollo encajanEn cada rincón, en cada detalle hay guiños hacia el mundo heavy, sobre todo hacia los principales artistas que lo han convertido en grande tales como Judas Priest, Manowar o Motörhead, por citar algunos. La historia principal se basa en un personaje modelado a imagen de Jack Black, aportando este su voz, y aunque no es del todo redonda tanto sus personajes como su desarrollo encajan perfectamente en la ambientación de todo el conjunto.… Expand
  8. Markbuscus
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    Playing this game for the first time in 2019 might seem like a bit of a gamble but when you make a great game, age will hardly show. Although some parts of the story are definitely dated the game itself and it’s mechanics are genuinely very good. I went into this game expecting nothing I bought it for a dollar at a pawn shop how good could it be I thought? But it was the most fun I’ve hadPlaying this game for the first time in 2019 might seem like a bit of a gamble but when you make a great game, age will hardly show. Although some parts of the story are definitely dated the game itself and it’s mechanics are genuinely very good. I went into this game expecting nothing I bought it for a dollar at a pawn shop how good could it be I thought? But it was the most fun I’ve had on my 360 in a long time.… Expand
  9. Spedattack
    Dec 8, 2014
    9
    This is probably one of the most underrated games of this generation if not gaming history. Brutal Legend brought together a kick-ass soundtrack along with some very unique and entertaining game-play.
    When you first start the game you think this is going to be your average Action-Adventure game with Jack Black and Heavy Metal. But as you get further into the game it starts to turn into an    This is probably one of the most underrated games of this generation if not gaming history. Brutal Legend brought together a kick-ass soundtrack along with some very unique and entertaining game-play.
    When you first start the game you think this is going to be your average Action-Adventure game with Jack Black and Heavy Metal. But as you get further into the game it starts to turn into an RTS, Action-Adventure, RPG type game. Yes, this game manages to throw all of those genres into one game, and the results payed off. This game is a ton of fun especially during the Stage Battles. The side missions also offer entertainment as well as looking for secrets to unlock. All of this combined with a car that plays dozens of different Heavy Metal tracks. I actually drove around for an hour just listening to Judas Priest and Black Sabbath tracks. There is one problem though is that your character cannot jump which leads to a lot of instances where you get stuck
    The story and cut-scenes also provide an interesting and entertaining mix to the gameplay. I was glad they had the common decency to add Ozzy and Lemmy in a game that is about a Heavy Metal fantasy land. The game also tends to poke fun at Black, Hair, and Nu Metal in a very hilarious way. The game knows when to be serious and when to be funny. I also liked the main character Eddie Riggs who constantly proves that he is a true hero and refuses the spotlight even though he did all of the work. I had a gripe about the time-travel element in the story not making any sense, but for the most part the game manages to tell a good story.
    Overall, this game is a must play for those looking for a unique gaming experience and heavy metal fans.    … Expand
  10. Spartan_929
    Jun 18, 2013
    10
    This is a truly Amazing game jack black is the man! great deep story the seriousness of it is severely underrated its a perfect game i hope they make a 2nd
  11. VonSeux
    Feb 26, 2013
    9
    A must-have for any metal fan, the best soundtrack ever for heavy music. Gameplay is fun and offers more variety than most AAA games out there. The art is incredible, even if graphics has a simple, WoW style. Humour is excellent as to expect from double fine. Jack Black, Halford, Ozzy and Lemmy are awesome on voice talent and characterisation.
  12. Zdendislav
    Feb 10, 2013
    10
    I'd say there is only one flaw about this game...that nearly nobody knows this...Superb mix of action and real-time strategy, top notch soundtrack, exceptional screenplay, lots of fun and Jack Black as a main protagonist. For me it's definitely 10/10.
  13. guicarrara
    Jan 16, 2013
    10
    amazing game , if you are lokinng for good music ,humor and a great story how will make you sit down at the sofa and play till the end !!
  14. Rox22
    Dec 11, 2012
    8
    This is a game that is just an ode to old school rock. Anyone who lived in the late 80s to early 90s should love this game. The humor is great, the characters a great and overall gameplay is just awesome. But, if I had to be critical, I would say that the main story's pacing gets too fast once you're half way through. Almost feels like the last two acts of the game are incomplete/rushed. IThis is a game that is just an ode to old school rock. Anyone who lived in the late 80s to early 90s should love this game. The humor is great, the characters a great and overall gameplay is just awesome. But, if I had to be critical, I would say that the main story's pacing gets too fast once you're half way through. Almost feels like the last two acts of the game are incomplete/rushed. I actually loved the RTS segments of the game, really something different. It was just a real shame they feel a bit underdone. With some more polish and attention they could have been the star of the game, but instead come off as an interesting side activity. Jack Black was just born for this role. Perfect casting of him and Tim Curry. A real shame how little we see of the main villain in the game. Nice little plot twist with the leading lady, a shame that story wasn't given as much attention as the first act. Overall: A great, but not perfect game that tried to add something new.… Expand
  15. supermati7
    Sep 3, 2012
    8
    molto molto bello con tanta avventura e azione la storia non è troppo coinvolgente per me . Una bella cosa è anche il fatto della guerra tra palchi . le missioni brevi, ma la fantasia di mostri e personaggi è molto creativa
  16. DiiReX
    Jul 6, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Remélem valaki előbb-utóbb belefullad abba a pipába. Mert, hogy az minden egyes ilyen videóhoz kell az undoritó. nlykocka youtube csatorna. Egyik haverommal kezdtük el csinálni a cél ,hogy minél több feliratkozót gyűjtsünk. Természetesen ezek mellé el kezdtünk a nagyobb minecraft fanoknak videókat csinálni (de későbbiekben lesznek más gameplayek illetve fun videók is, kérdezz felelek , illetve amiket ti kértetek hogy milyen videót szeretnétek nézni akkor ,hogyha elakarjátok ütni az időt és lehet még tetszik is ! Naponta friss videók. Stb...stb..Ha meg tennéd azt ,hogy feliratkozol esetleg meg is nézed a videókat , likeolod azokat , vagy még pluszba extra ként meg is osztod őket, vagy hírdeted , az nagyon nagy segítség lenne számunkra kicsit feldobni a csatornát és elismerni ezt a munkát. Természetesen a videókon naponta 7-9 óra között dolgozunk szóval , várjuk a munka gyümölcsét :)… Expand
  17. Metalnightmare
    May 14, 2012
    10
    This game is awesome. The voice acting is amazing. The graphics are really good as well. The soundtrack is probably one of the best soundtracks to a game ever. The main character Eddie Riggs is voiced by Jack Black. You also have voice overs done by Lita Ford, Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Posehn, Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford. I always spend hours just driving around blasting Judas Priest,This game is awesome. The voice acting is amazing. The graphics are really good as well. The soundtrack is probably one of the best soundtracks to a game ever. The main character Eddie Riggs is voiced by Jack Black. You also have voice overs done by Lita Ford, Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Posehn, Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford. I always spend hours just driving around blasting Judas Priest, Slayer or whatever. If you are a metalhead this game is a must .… Expand
  18. TROTTERPM
    Feb 9, 2011
    9
    A fantastic, funny, epic game that makes the rocker in me air guitar and dig out my Dio t-shirt.. Graphics are a touch cartoony for my taste, but easily forgivable due to the originality of this game. Music of course, rocks. enviroments are varied, and the whole expeiance its very good. its cheap and eaisly better than alot of junk out there, so pick it up and write a letter to EaA fantastic, funny, epic game that makes the rocker in me air guitar and dig out my Dio t-shirt.. Graphics are a touch cartoony for my taste, but easily forgivable due to the originality of this game. Music of course, rocks. enviroments are varied, and the whole expeiance its very good. its cheap and eaisly better than alot of junk out there, so pick it up and write a letter to Ea demanding Brutal Legend 2!!!!… Expand
  19. Seanathan
    Oct 17, 2010
    9
    This game seems tailor-made for a very niche audience. If you like hack-and-slashing, open-world driving, RTS, metal, comedy and Jack Black I can pretty much guarantee that you will love this game, but if any of those qualities aren't your thing, then you may want to give this game second thoughts. If they are, then while maybe not game of the year material, it's definitely worth yourThis game seems tailor-made for a very niche audience. If you like hack-and-slashing, open-world driving, RTS, metal, comedy and Jack Black I can pretty much guarantee that you will love this game, but if any of those qualities aren't your thing, then you may want to give this game second thoughts. If they are, then while maybe not game of the year material, it's definitely worth your time. The only real disappointment is the length of the single-player campaign, which took me just over 6 hours to complete. 6 great hours, but still.
    If you're still unsure I'd recommend looking up Jack Black's Brutal Thoughts series on YouTube. If you like those, you have no excuse to not get this game.    … Expand
  20. GusClass
    Dec 31, 2009
    10
    Double Fine made one of the best games of 2009 with a great variety of gameplay, a creative plot, and tons of fun! It's rare that you see a game with this much innovation and unique gameplay. This game is not a blockbuster because it doesn't have the cookie cutter plot and effects of the generic hit, but this is definitely is going to be a cult classic, sleeper hit just as Double Fine made one of the best games of 2009 with a great variety of gameplay, a creative plot, and tons of fun! It's rare that you see a game with this much innovation and unique gameplay. This game is not a blockbuster because it doesn't have the cookie cutter plot and effects of the generic hit, but this is definitely is going to be a cult classic, sleeper hit just as Psychonauts was. If you liked Psychonauts, this is right up your alley.… Expand
  21. ColinJ
    Dec 20, 2009
    10
    Intresting game with great mechnics and missions. The exploration is fun and great for people who like metal. This is one of if not the best Tim Schafer game.
  22. yomama
    Nov 28, 2009
    9
    I had high expectations but heard that it was no Modern Warfare 2. Given that I started playing almost expecting the worst. This was probably the funnest game I've played in a while. The story is top notch and the voice acting just adds to it. The game play doesn't bring anything new to the table but that means they didn't mess it up by trying to do something the game I had high expectations but heard that it was no Modern Warfare 2. Given that I started playing almost expecting the worst. This was probably the funnest game I've played in a while. The story is top notch and the voice acting just adds to it. The game play doesn't bring anything new to the table but that means they didn't mess it up by trying to do something the game wasn't going to do well. All I could think of after finishing the game is when it Brutal Legend 2 going to be coming out?… Expand
  23. YannEA
    Nov 14, 2009
    10
    The most fun and unique experience on my 360 in a long time. Sure, there are some minor issues here and there, but like any great guitar solo a couple of notes out of tune will not ruin an otherwise original and fun time. My rating?...BUY IT NOW
  24. ArbiterXXL
    Nov 8, 2009
    9
    This is really one of the best metal based games ever. I'd give it a 9 for all the gameplay it took me about 43 hours for 100% completion its just a good game for metal heads like me
  25. JamesF.
    Oct 29, 2009
    10
    If you love metal, you will love this game. If you don't like metal (or don't care about it), you will find this game average. I LOVE METAL and Ozzy, so I gave it a 10.
  26. JamesK
    Oct 23, 2009
    9
    Amazing game, loved every minute and I'm not even a big metal fan, the world is mind bogglingly awesome, buy it, play it, love it. The only thing that holds this back from a 10 is the repetitive quest structure, could of done with better quest design.
  27. jeromed.
    Oct 22, 2009
    9
    Despite obvious fault, this game success where it matters. Cool design, humor, design, OST, METAL! Basically, it's a game you fall in love with after the first 30 minutes. Sure, it might lacks a bit in gameplay, but it still deserve more attention than every other games this month.
  28. JeremyM
    Oct 21, 2009
    9
    great story, keeps me and the wife entertained for hours. yes it could have been longer, but the story is of such good quality that you won't notice. Side missions are a bonus. is it a GTA game, no, is it an RTS, no, is it a hack n slash, not likely. Its a mix of all these. I feel it does them all justice. The RTS stuff is cool, however you get the most out of it when you send eddie great story, keeps me and the wife entertained for hours. yes it could have been longer, but the story is of such good quality that you won't notice. Side missions are a bonus. is it a GTA game, no, is it an RTS, no, is it a hack n slash, not likely. Its a mix of all these. I feel it does them all justice. The RTS stuff is cool, however you get the most out of it when you send eddie in there to fight to. You cant just manage your units to take care of things for you, its cause they arent the smartest monsters in the land. I mean they attack, but they only do what you tell them... As long as you are there battling it out with them, you will have a blast. 9 out of ten because I wanted deathmatch too!!1 but whatever.… Expand
  29. DevinH
    Oct 21, 2009
    9
    I have to start this review letting the reader know something
  30. killswitch1968
    Oct 19, 2009
    8
    Brutal Legend is one of the few games where presentation and storytelling make up for the deficiencies in gameplay. It is essentially a hybrid games, with elements of an RTS (like in an older game, Sacrifice), 3rd person action-adventure, and driving/racing components. None of them stand out and all have weaknesses. The sum of the parts is still inadequate. What it does have is an Brutal Legend is one of the few games where presentation and storytelling make up for the deficiencies in gameplay. It is essentially a hybrid games, with elements of an RTS (like in an older game, Sacrifice), 3rd person action-adventure, and driving/racing components. None of them stand out and all have weaknesses. The sum of the parts is still inadequate. What it does have is an engrossing tale with characters that are likable, and top of the line voice acting. Jack Black does a fantastic job. The hilarious dialogue and spoofs carry the game's first half, and by then you are genuinally interested in the characters and plot in the second half. There are numerous different environments that aren't simply repeated tilesets. The artwork is amazing. I would have liked to see the ridable animals better implemented, but really, this is a terrific game that while could have been better, stands on its own just fine. 10/10 for story and presentation.… Expand
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#39 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#12 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#49 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  1. IGN
    90
    Brutal Legend is a tour de force that wraps up humor, music, and clever gameplay into one highly polished package. You haven't played a game quite like this before and won't want to miss it.
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  2. IGN AU
    93
    Charming and clever in equal portions, Brütal Legend is a classic example of cohesive game design...In an age of ever-increasing monotony and creative stagnation, a game like Brütal Legend is brash, proud, subversive and triumphant - and it deserves to succeed. Get on board, crank it up and make it so. Two horns up.
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  3. MEGamers
    92
    There are very, very few games which truly make me sit back and go “wow”. Among the slew of games that I’ve reviewed this year, there are only a couple that I really enjoyed playing, and continue to do so. Brutal Legend is one such game – even though I aced my Public Speaking and English Literature classes, words only slur together when I try to describe this game. Truth be told, I only heard about the game in the last month or so, but after spending a good amount of time with it, I was transformed from a mere gamer into a rocking, die-hard fan.
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