The game puts players in the mighty boots of DeathSpank, the “Dispenser of Justiceâ€, “Vanquisher of Evil†and “Hero to the Downtroddenâ€. His life-long destiny is to embark on an epic journey in search of a mysterious artifact known only as, “The Artifactâ€. DeathSpank will feature local co-op gameplay, allowing friends to team up on the same console as both DeathSpank and his trusty sidekick, Sparkles the Wizard. Sparkles’ abilities are magical, serving as the perfect complement DeathSpank’s weapons-based attacks as the duo battle against the intolerant minions of injustice.
GenreAction Adventure
Platforms xbox360
DEVELOPER Hothead Games | PUBLISHER Codemasters | RELEASE DATE
Deathspank Reviews xbox360
joystiq.com review
For a downloadable game that weighs in at a "mere" 1 gigabyte, DeathSpank is a big adventure covering a large and diverse gameworld. It’s a land where you can (and will want to) spend days completing every last quest — with a friend using couch co-op, even! For comparison sake, I played both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, which are nearly identical — save for some unsightly screen tearing in the PS3 release.
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avclub.com review
The world’s gorgeous fairytale landscape seems to sprawl out forever, rolling into view as you travel, as if it were the backdrop for a lavish stop-motion movie. Variety means more here than “the desert level†or “the ice level,†as each of the seamlessly connected realms has character. There’s a palpable gloom in the Demon Mines, and insane Care Bear-unicorn sugariness in the Enchanted Forest. The drive to keep exploring is strong. Cable-TV executives may not have major networks to fear in the summer, but they should be terrified of deep, blissful time-sucks like DeathSpank.
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msxbox-world.com review
The game’s structure is very traditional, with the story divided into a clear three act structure and with quests coming entirely from NPCs. Find a quest-giving NPC, kill whatever stands between you and your goal, return to NPC. Rinse and repeat. There are no branching paths, or choices to make and the game is completely linear. Puzzles are within the game, but most are completely easily. Those which do give you trouble might have you turning to Fortune Cookies which you’ll find scattered around the world and offer hints on how to do any of the game’s quests. Just select a quest from your log, spend a Fortune Cookie and you’ll get a hint. It’s a neat system, but the game really doesn’t have enough tricky puzzles to warrant their use.
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gamerevolution.com review
Plus, there’s even more than that, because DeathSpank isn’t some weenie little diversion; it’s a full-blown, long RPG with a huge overland map. Which at 1200 MS Points (or $15) is more bang for your buck than just about any other title out there. I find it very easy to recommend – a clear bargain and a great blow for gamer justice!
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wired.com review
If you don’t like sifting through massive inventory screens, you can choose to have the game automatically swap in any cool new gear you find. But if you don’t rifle through your goodies every so often, you’ll miss out on truly clever flavor text and hilarious item naming conventions — more subtle digs at the RPG genre.
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eurogamer.pt review
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play.tm review
The game also has a visual style all of its own. The camera angle is almost isometric and the scenery is set up as two-dimensional images designed to look like stage props. The ground itself is curved and almost rolls towards you as you guide DeathSpank into the depth of the screen. This creates an interesting effect and gives the game a feel that is entirely its own. While the scenery is 2D, our protagonist and the masses of monsters and NPCs he encounters are all 3D renders making the game feel very much like a pantomine – especially given that all the artwork is created using an intensely vivid pallete of colours.
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gamefocus.ca review
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cheatcc.com review
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eurogamer.es review
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gamereactor.se review
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gamespot.com review
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gamershell.com review
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worthplaying.com review
Deathspank kicks off with the game’s titular hero heading off in search of "The Artifact." He has no idea why this bacon-shaped talisman is so important, but he was sent on a quest to find it, so like a good little hero, he takes off on his way. Unfortunately, the evil Lord von Prog is after Deathspank, so this quest will not be an easy one. For the most part, it’s all pat storytelling, but there are a few nice twists along the way, and the finale will go a long way toward getting players pumped for the inevitable sequel.
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gametrailers.com review
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gameplanet.co.nz review
Some of the jokes can be hit or miss, and the inventory management system leaves something to be desired but DeathSpank is a well presented, highly amusing loot-crawling adventure. And with eight hours of gameplay to get through, it can look you in the eye when it asks for its 1,200 Microsoft Points.
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vandal.net review
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everyeye.it review
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gaming-age.com review
For one of the rare games that actually made me feel like I wasted my time after playing it, I did enjoy the ride. My perception of digitally distributed games is still warped a bit as I still think of small XBLA games from the beginning of this generation, and for what it’s priced at, DeathSpank is worth it. Just be sure you know what you’re going into. You could also say the same for Deathsmiles, which this is not. They are completely different and yes it helps me sleep to keep reminding myself that.
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realgamer.net review
Deathspank is a solid and eminently playable slice of RPG gaming, and fans of Diablo, Baldur’s Gate and the like might truly enjoy the opportunity to play a lightweight comedy homage to past favourites. However, at 1200 MS points it is at the heavier end of the impulse purchase spectrum and the repetitive nature of most of what is on offer may well put casual gamers off, causing them to move on long before the quest is finished.
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gameblog.fr review
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giantbomb.com review
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teletext.co.uk review
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eurogamer.net review
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