Normally I don’t list off the voice actors of the games I review but this time I’m more than willing to make an exception. (He's just a sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania)Īnd of course the cast also features some fine veteran voice actors like Richard Horvitz, David Sobolov, Zach Hanks, Kath Soucie, Dino Andrade and Jennifer Hale. They include, Black’s Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass, Tim Curry (who is just awesome as Doviculus), David Cross, Steve Agee, Brian Posehn and Wil Wheaton. The game also has a fine group of Hollywood actors and comedians lending their voices to it. (Tenacious D will travel through time and space to rock this house again!) There are also key characters played by Heavy Metal icons, Lemmy (Motorhead), Lita Ford, Rob Halford (Judas Priest) and of course “The prince of fucking darkness” Ozzy Osbourne as the Guardian of Metal. Of course I have already mentioned the game’s star (and key selling point) Jack Black. I should also note that Brutal Legend has an amazing cast who lent their talents to the game.
BRUTAL LEGEND CONCEPT ART LIST PLUS
Sound: Now this is what I’m talking about! Brutal Legend probably has the best “licensed-property” soundtrack that isn’t from a Rock Band game ever! I mean, with a solid 70 plus track list featuring artists like Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Lita Ford, Iron Madien, Megadeth and DragonForce just to name a few, how could this soundtrack not kick ass? Every background and character design is beautifully detailed and is definitely the equivalent of an epic album cover coming to life! It might not be the most realistic but it is definitely one of the more creative art designs and overall best looking games on the 360 by far. Whether it is the mythical beasts, the hoard of Hellish demons or the dark and Gothic landscape, the art style of Brutal Legend really draws the player into its world. After taking a look at some of his work, I really must say that it is fantastic, if you happen to like that sort of thing. Tim Schafer (the game’s creator) has credited the work of painter and Rock and Metal album cover/comic book/movie poster artist Frank Frazetta.
Graphics & Design: Like I said before, the world in which Eddie now finds himself in resembles gothic and fantasy inspired album cover-art used by many Rock and Metal musicians during the heyday of the 70’s and 80’s. Although being a bit of Metalhead does help. Music lovers (fans of the Metal genre to be exact) will likely understand the subtle references to heavy metal music that are in the game but that doesn’t take away any enjoyment from those who don’t care for The Metal. Rather than being the crazy hyperactive guy (the one he plays in just everything he’s in), he made Eddie come off as more of a mellow dude who spouts off the occasional one-liner and made him into a legit badass in the process! I also like how Jack Black presented himself here. The plot is solid and the dialogue is clever and even hilarious at certain points. The story’s premise is outlandish, yes but that is exactly the point. So, with the power of rock and his unmatched skills as a roadie, Eddie decides to lend a hand.
Oddly enough, Eddie’s love for “Pure Metal” allows to him adapt to his new surroundings almost instantly and he even seems to be enjoying himself a tad too much.Įddie eventually winds up in a place called Bladehendge, where he is told that he is the chosen one who will help lead the human race in a rebellion against the evil demon Doviculus, who has taken over the world and forced mankind into slavery. If you’re too young to know who Meat Loaf is, then Google him. Story: The story of Brutal Legend revolves around Heavy Metal roadie, Eddie Riggs as he is pulled away from his duties of setting up for the crappy New Metal band, Kabbage Boy (God they suck) when he is magically transported to dark and twisted world that kinda resembles a Meat Loaf album cover. But what if the listener was literally sent into this fantasy world with all of the monsters, demons and satanic evil that dwell within it? Can he unleash a brutal onslaught upon it and it make it his, much like the music he once revered? Or will the darkness of this fantasy turned reality consume him? One such listener is a devoted roadie who laments the downward spiral of his beloved Heavy Metal music, which this fantasy represents. Beautiful isn’t it? Much like this picture, music can metaphorically open up an entire world of wonder and fantasy to its listener.
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