September 24th 2009 9:40 am PT

Demo: Brütal Legend

Content: Brütal Legend Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Canada and US
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,INTENSE VIOLENCE,PARTIAL NUDITY,STRONG LANGUAGE,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,GAME EXPERIENCE MAY CHANGE DURING ONLINE PLAY] Brütal Legend is an action game from the mind of Tim Schafer. Eddie Riggs, a roadie chosen by the Rock Gods and played by Jack Black, must battle through a heavy metal fantasy world to save humanity and slay demons — using only a broad axe, his guitar Clementine, and an army of metal heads.

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Edit: Updated availability

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Sausage Villan

@arsnic13
yeah i don’t know about other games but i have been getting a lot of party disconnects in Cod: WaW … i mean a whole lot like 4 games out of 5 it’s almost not worth playing multiplayer.

anyways concerning this game; i was kinda looking forward to it and i gotta say the demo just made me want more … if you have been even semi curious about this game check it out
SeijinAxeman

I don’t need the demo to convince me to buy this game. It’s already on my list of ‘must buy’ for October along with Uncharted 2 (on the other console .
That is of course if the Australian OFLC don’t consider hacking Human-Like “Demon” creatures with an axe and metal music too violent and inappropriate for my 32yr old eyes and ban it like they did Left 4 Dead 2.
SalarymanDaishi

@SeijinAxeman: Same here. Tim Schafer hasn’t ever designed a bad game and I have full faith in Brütal Legend continuing the trend. A demo would be a nice appetizer but if it takes a week or two and then an additional week of Silver member punishment, the game’s pretty much out by then. Oh well, perhaps it’s possible to play the demo on the other console in the near future.
knp76

no demo in Germany?
Hayabusa66

Guess we will get a cencored version of the game… therefore a dome comes 01.10. in Germany.
Talinth

Europe shafted again, Do MS know Europe even exist?
Kartanym

Never mind you, what about Australia and New Zealand? The ignorance level here is far worse than you’ll ever get … and that’s saying something.
ClausHH11

As far as I know, the reason for the delay in Europe is censorship (like Hayabusa66 thought) but that MS has the exclusive rights to the demo in the US / Canada until 1st of October. After that, we all get the demo, as well as PS3 owners.

Exclusivity is something great, isn’t it?
ClausHH11

Of course I meant ‘not censorship’…
Enkeixpress

Thanks K1LLER HORNET for the tip dude!

I’m downloading this sucker & burning it to disc right now as we speak
metallicorphan

gotta laugh at the Europeans and the Australians arguing on who gets shafted the most from Microsoft XD
Deadly Moves

What the heck?! Why isnt it availible in the UK?
Sort it out Major, PLEASE?!
Leatherman5

Too bad you Europeans can’t get the Demo…the demo is awesome, I think I’ll play through it again…hehe
Sly Jon

Who care’s about this stupid demo anyway. Game looks like a load of crap anyway + it’s being published by the Devil Company
Tal3n

“The Devil Company” published 2 of your last 6 games played, Fight Night and Orange Box
K1LLER HORNET

@ Sly Jon

lol – got pwned.

EA aren’t as bad anymore – i’d say Activision is worse now.
Mithrildor

And again microsoft forgets us. We already have no netflix (or other movies) 1vs100 (damm the whole game was invented here) , no indie games and we are probably not getting Last.fm and Zune Marketplace.

We are on Xbox Live too and we have money too.
Avenyet

@Talinth and @Kartanym we should send M$ a map of the world they might not have one or that have and it’s north america they might just want a helping hand

and well its not M$’s fault really its just the retards in the marketing department nothing new really
KazamaSogetsu

From “under the radar” to “day-1 purchase”. Great game inc.
CDN Crockett

I can’t believe how much this game ROCKS!
kingja21

It seems wrong to stop playing ODST for this, but I am downloading it
K1LLER HORNET

@ kingja21

ODST is great, but this game is also great – you gotta give it a try.

This & Forza 3 are the best demo’s i’ve played in ages.
I gotta pick them up next month =D
MACPH1ST0

I love how Tim Schafer mocks what the current generation seems to think is “heavy metal”. All that whiny vocals and rapping. Sad but true Tim, sad but true.
Evoskin

I was looking forward to this game, but the demo really isn’t very good.
XYullX

HEAVY METALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \m/
waitfortomorrow

I was pretty impressed, especially how you play the solos, so cool! Only thing I didn’t really dig was driving around in the car to fight the boss. The camera and controls are a bit awkward.
Chuckimus

Decapitatioooooon!
IconicSoulJA

I loved the demo even though I’m not a fan of heavy metal. I just thought the whole idea was great. I also like how they incorporated the cursing and gore options . I might buy it later when its cheaper. Have to save for Modern Warfare 2 .
Bubbye

I so want this game right now it looks so fun!
JoJoStarFire

Gotta have this game!!!! got really into it and remembered it was only a demo
Warrengonline

@Chuckimus
You took my opening!! Totally funny man!

I’m not sure WHERE to start, but I REALLY APPRECIATE what the company did with the profanity AND violent gore!! You can turn it off, but they warn it can take away from the experience. AWESOME [APPLAUD-APPLAUD]!!! I look forward to reserving my copy this week!! Jack Black is awesome, though some of the game’s scene are predictable. The play kind of reminds me of Kameo with the different creatures to free with the smash and bash attitude, but cooler. This is one game I do not look for multiplayer as it will be a fun ride on its own.

I’m glad that Tim Scafer did not let this one die with the merger. Kudos and a Big Thanks!

September 24th 2009 9:40 am PT

Demo: Brütal Legend

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