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Fun and Exciting.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: December 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I don't understand why there aren't more reviews of this game. It's strange how the cost went from $60 to $20 recently. I loved the movie, it was extremely entertaining. I got this game for $20 and I've gotta tell you, It's a STEAL. The gameplay, graphics, music, and story are all great. I recommend that everyone treat themselves with this one.

Great Game and Great Price

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

First of all, for $20 this game is a great deal. It is a lot of fun and the graphics and gameplay are pretty well put together. I would reccomend it for any gamer that likes the action/adventure genre. It doesn't have the in-depth world of Oblivion or another RPG, but is definatly a lot of fun to play.

Wimpwulf

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The epic poem of Beowulf is once again recreated, but this time in the form of a video game for the Xbox 360. Beowulf has a hack n'slash gameplay similar to the Dynasty Warrior series. You lead a small group of Thane soldiers, while fighting creatures in the kingdom of, Herot. The game follows the movie it is based on somewhat loosely. There are creatures you kill and places to explore not seen in the movie. Fighting new creatures and going to new places in not all it is cracked up to be.

The biggest misgiving about Beowulf is its shoddy controls and bad camera system which fights against you through out the game. In certain levels Beowulf controls fine but other times he moves sluggishly and the button pressing on your controller are not always responsive; just adding to the frustration. As you play Beowulf, the "mighty" monster slayer, you will punch, throw, stab and smash enemies either with your barehands or with shields and swords. Weapons are easy to find as you venture through the levels. Other times you can steal your enemy's weapon by pressing a button sequence on your controller.

And this brings me to another giant flaw within the game, the constant button mashing is tiresome and boring. Your soldiers help you fight off some of the enemies but they expect you to do most of the work. With button delay responses and constant pounding, your hands will ache really fast. There are also several sequences that force you to use the button rythm match game (press x, then y, then a etc...). If you are not good at those rythm type games, you will have a very tough time in this one. You will die a lot and realise that Beowulf is not mighty at all, but more of a wimp.

Pros:
+excellent music
+excellent sound effects
+bloody and brutal

Cons:
-last generation graphics
-cheap animations
-terrible controls
-terrible camera
-boring levels
-mindless button mashing
-my hands still hurt
-the movie is better
-beowulf is wimpy in the game
-special powers are crappy
-PS2's GOD of War still rules!

fun fun fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: December 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

this reminds me of the old Lord of the Rings PS2 Games. theres pletty of action, characters and fun upgrades. the story is also a must play and it is the first game EVER to be based on a poem. the film is revolutionary on its own and the game only complements the legend.

Don't even rent it

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: February 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is awful. Even for the price. I couldn't get through the first 10 minutes of the game. Don't even bother to rent it.

Buy this game..

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a very strong game and has very few weaknesses. Its an absolute steal at only $20. The game has good legnth a very good storey and is great after long hours of playing games like oblivion where you have to focus. You just run in and hack enemies to death with your inhuman abilities. The game runs around 6-8 hours. That may not seem long but you will find yourself playing sections again after beating it the first time. Its feels great tearing enemies arms off etc.

Worth buying, but not for more than $40-$45

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 11
Date: December 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I'm new 2 this genre of games, but after playing Conan & hearing so much about God of War I say this is worth checking out. U get kill 2 oversized monsters, chop with a battle axe, & the hand 2 hand action can b exciting. It lacks in originality but makes up for it in violence n aggression

Terrific GAME

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: February 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My son is enjoying this game very much! He says if you're a gamer this would be a game for you!

Worth $20

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a great buy for tweny dollars, but not more than that. The game is a bit ridiculous, like most movie games and makes little sense at various moments throughout the story. There is a lot of button mashing; however, the graphics make up for it.

not worth it

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

do yourself a favor and rent this game before you decide to spend your hard earned cash on it.

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