The Critics Agree
Did the gaming press love this homage to heavy metal as much as Double Fine did making it? Some were absolutely smitten by it.
"There's never been anything like it and there may never be again. Brutal Legend is truly a gift to metal and game fans alike and my new, best 3D game ever." -- Dave Halverson, Play Magazine
"A masterpiece...Brütal Legend deserves all the admiration and attention that some of the best games out there receive. Sales or no sales, this game is easily a contender for game of the year and is just brilliant." -- Brian Peterson Gaming Age
The Critics Disagree
Some felt that Brutal Legend's strategic gameplay didn't mesh well with the actiony bits.
"Brutal Legend does a lot of things wonderfully: It's a technically adept, graphically beautiful game with a surprisingly good story and a great soundtrack. The hybrid gameplay just doesn't meet these high standards." -- Chris Kohler Wired
"The gameplay, as singular a combination of gameplay styles as it is, suffers from being a jack of all trades and master of none. Like most teenage metalheads, this game has got issues, but if you're willing to look past some very uneven gameplay, Brutal Legend will rock you. Hard." -- Ryan Davis Giant Bomb
The Word on Twitter
MandyKota Had interesting Brutal Legend dream last night. Ironheade met another rebel force led by Marilyn Manson. LOL I dun even like Marilyn Manson.
Naezwood Just beat Brutal Legend. Metal.
matthewjsimmons shatteringly disappointing: I didn't care for Brutal Legend. Sigh.
