Blocking is essential but I don’t like the way the mechanic works- you hold the R2 button to bring up your shield, but holding it also causes the shield to charge after a certain time, he throws back the foes and they’re stunned. It’s just extremely linear, that’s all.Īnd there are still some parts of the gameplay I simply don’t like. You’ll come across various NPCs that offer you quests, and there’s always something to do. For instance, the first you’ll have at your disposal is a dragon that flies overhead and drops firebombs on attacking enemies. Then there are the Weapons of Justice when your Justice meter is full, you can unleash a particularly damaging area attack with a particular weapon. It’s part of the game, of course, but it just bugged me. There are ranged weapons, of course, but the melee weapons just have no reach at all.
The control is fine even if I always wished my weapons had more reach. But you’ll soon find pieces of armor and plenty of experience. At first, you’re outmatched and with eight total actions that can be executed, you might feel a little overwhelmed. You can switch between weapons and gizmos with the four face buttons (and assign new weapons into those four slots), and items and special pieces of equipment (like grenades and health potions) are handled by the four directional buttons. Anyway, this is a hack ‘n slash action/RPG that has you facing down swarms of enemies. The answer? Burn all five thongs and make the AntiSpank vulnerable. Unfortunately, he realizes that by wearing all five Thongs of Virtue at once, he created the AntiSpank, who is now planning a full-scale takeover. And then suddenly, a huge foe begins roasting the hell out of the earth and lo and behold, it’s DeathSpank to the rescue once again. Let’s start with the story: after vanquishing every baddie on the planet, our intrepid hero is bored. That’s really the overarching theme you’ll find in this review: if you liked the last game, you’ll probably like this one, even if the repetition seems ramped up. However, that being said, if you enjoyed the audio in DeathSpank, there’s no reason you won’t like the music, voices and effects in The Baconing. They work to some extent (and it depends on the level) but they don’t always fit the quirky action, and the sound effects are decent without being impressive. But it wasn’t long before I started to grow a little tired of the hero’s significant swagger and the music selections are questionable. I think some of the effects could’ve been a little more effective but besides this minor flaw, the game boasts a unique flair.Īt first, I loved DeathSpank’s cheesy bravado, and the assortment of well-voiced NPCs added spice to the adventure. From a nightmarish Disneyworld to a retirement community for ancient Gods, you will explore plenty of new areas. They really put a lot of effort into the character design, animations, and backgrounds, which change frequently. The environment is more detailed and the developers have implemented little hills, which can be used for valuable cover. In regards to graphics, The Baconing is even more inspired than its predecessor.
It’s still fun and the RPG elements are great, but it doesn’t qualify for the elite. But some of that comedy falls a little flat this time, the weapons don’t feel as distinct or powerful, and the repetitive nature of the gameplay gets irritating, especially towards the end.
DeathSpank is one of the strangest, most genuinely amusing downloadable titles available and the sequel is equally attractive (in an absurd sort of way). And I love the zany atmosphere in The Baconing, which is certainly the most appealing part of Hothead’s production. I’m usually a big supporter of goofy, over-the-top games that make rainy afternoons fly right by.
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