![]() In typical Schafer fashion, the world is full of over-the-top-but-not-flamboyant (unless intentional) characters which propel it from being an otherwise mediocre experience to an exceedingly fun and entertaining one. ![]() When Eddie can read the ancient/mythical writings of the Titans’ – scriptures of untold power and awesomeness – the resistance fighters assume he is the prodigal ‘chosen one’ and the adventure unfolds from there. While there, he meets up with a small band of resistance fighters trying to overthrow Doviculus, a tyrant/emperor trying to forever change metal as we know it (or something like that). And now, with the PC re-release of the title, I’m even more optimistic I figure even if it doesn’t necessarily strike a chord with me (pun intended), I’d still be able to enjoy it for what it is – a Tim Schafer metal-adventure starring Jack Black! The story goes that while on tour with a “metal” band, roadie Eddie Riggs gets in an accident which inadvertently unleashes the rock demon, Ormagoden, who transports him to his underverse of the same name… Basically a Heavy Metal-inspired Oz that looks like Rock and Roll Mordor (which conversely conjures the “one does not simply into Mordor” meme). ![]() So when these two titans joined forces for Brutal Legend on consoles back in 2009, during the height of the rock-game renaissance borne from Guitar Hero and Rock Band, I was fairly hopeful. Ironically, I feel the same way about Jack Black even when his movies are annoying (like when he gets crammed into a PG-box like School of Rock), I generally don’t hate them. Full Throttle and Psychonauts I loved, Grim Fandango and Stacking I appreciated. When it comes to Tim Schafer games, I either love them or merely just appreciate them. On paper, the combination of Jack Black and Tim Schafer in a Metal-inspired action-adventure game seems too perfect to be true. Platform: PC Publisher: Double Fine Developer: Double Fine Medium: Digital Players: 1-8 Online: Yes ESRB: M
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