Hands-on with Brutal Legend, faces melted

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Brutal Legend is the latest from legendary game designer Tim Schafer who is responsible for such classics as Grim Fandango and Psychonauts. His latest adventure, undoubtedly the most mainstream yet, stars Jack Black as the voice of Eddie Riggs, a roadie for a metal band who finds himself transported to demonic, metal-infused world.


We got a chance to sit down with the near-final build of Brutal Legend in New York. Here's how the game is shaping up:


Jeff:
Brutal Legend is a metal fan's absolute fantasy come true. The game is overflowing with references and jokes about the genre and is sure to lure in gamers on charm alone. Beneath the metal spikes and skulls lies a hack and slash action/adventure game but it seems the overall production value, soundtrack, and presentation may be the winner here....

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