
Release
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Critic score
80/100
Platform families
5
Editorial overview
What it is
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes. Featuring the talents of comedian, actor and musician, Jack Black as super roadie Eddie Riggs, as well as cameos by some of the biggest names in metal music it's a wild ride in the belly of the beast that is not to be missed by gamers and Metalheads alike.
The premise
The vivid and wildly creative world of Brütal Legend is brought to life through a spate of chrome, leather, rocker babes, epic music, fire-breathing/stud-wearing beasts, mountains made of guitar amps, and more. Follow Eddie as he embarks on a tour of epic destruction with an axe, a guitar, and his minions as he commands the power of rock in epic band battles. It’s lighter-flicking awesomeness that will melt your face clean off.
More like this
Double Fine Productions · Electronic Arts
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Play styles
Single player · Multiplayer
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Comedy
Languages
6 supported
Cinematic archive
Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.
Trailer
Trailer
Trailer
VGA 2008 Trailer
Behnd the Scenes Interview
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

PlayStation 3
Gen 7

Linux

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Mac

Xbox 360
Gen 7
Minimum
Recommended: • OS: : Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, fully updated • Processor: 2.2 GHz dual core CPU • Memory: 2 GB of RAM • Graphics: 256 MB GeForce 220, Radeon HD 4550, or Intel HD 4000 Graphics • Open GL: 2.1 • Hard Drive: 9 GB HD space