Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage
from: Eidos Interactive
Price: $73.75
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Editorial Review:
Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage is an action game withphenomenally good graphics but overly simplistic gameplay. You fillthe shoes of the main character, Guts, and spend most of your timesmiting foes with his seven-foot monster of a sword, Dragon Slayer.
Some levels provide the best hack-and-slash gaming to be foundanywhere, but usually Sword of the Berserk is more cheap thanchallenging. We certainly felt rage when boulders began falling onGuts's head at random during one level and the designers took greatpains to populate most of the levels with dozens of tiny ankle-bitingenemies that are nigh impossible to hit. Unfortunately the lack ofcombat moves, weapon upgrades, or anything else that could have spicedup gameplay makes Sword of the Berserk far more tedious than itshould be for gamers.
What really distinguishes this game from other gore games is theeloquent integration of storyline-enhancing cut-scenes that aregorgeously rendered with the game engine. There is over an hour ofnoninteractive story line to sit through--so many scenes that thisalmost qualifies as an interactive movie. If mindless combat and acompelling story sound appealing, Sword of the Berserk is whatyou've been waiting for. Parents should note that this game isparticularly violent, and may not be suited for young children. --T. ByrlBaker
Pros:
Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage is an action game withphenomenally good graphics but overly simplistic gameplay. You fillthe shoes of the main character, Guts, and spend most of your timesmiting foes with his seven-foot monster of a sword, Dragon Slayer.
Some levels provide the best hack-and-slash gaming to be foundanywhere, but usually Sword of the Berserk is more cheap thanchallenging. We certainly felt rage when boulders began falling onGuts's head at random during one level and the designers took greatpains to populate most of the levels with dozens of tiny ankle-bitingenemies that are nigh impossible to hit. Unfortunately the lack ofcombat moves, weapon upgrades, or anything else that could have spicedup gameplay makes Sword of the Berserk far more tedious than itshould be for gamers.
What really distinguishes this game from other gore games is theeloquent integration of storyline-enhancing cut-scenes that aregorgeously rendered with the game engine. There is over an hour ofnoninteractive story line to sit through--so many scenes that thisalmost qualifies as an interactive movie. If mindless combat and acompelling story sound appealing, Sword of the Berserk is whatyou've been waiting for. Parents should note that this game isparticularly violent, and may not be suited for young children. --T. ByrlBaker
Pros:
- Beautiful graphics
- Gory, visceral combat
- Outstanding production values
- Repetitive gameplay
- Level design sometimes cheap
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- A great game and a must play for sega dreamcast owners
I have to say I fairly enjoyed this game although there was enough CGI to turn off some people, it was that very reason that sucked me into it. I have always been a big fan of Eidos(Legacy of Kain series as well as most Tomb Raider games) so needless to say I knew I would enjoy this game. It has a pretty good story and if there was a downfall to the game it would definitely be the main characters expressionless face as well as his one eye which is always closed(I don't know it bugged me) and his ... Read More
Rating: 
- You'll spend more time watching CGI than playing
This game is fun, but let's make something clear: this game has a LOT of FMV cut scenes. You will spend half the time playing by watching the plot develop.
Don't get me wrong, the plot is well-conceived, but in my opinion, Eidos should have kept the flow of action higher. The actual gameplay is good, though it can get repetitive, but don't by this on hype alone. I would recommend it only for fans of the manga and diehard action-gore fans.
Rating: - One of the best Hack n slashers for the Dreamcast
Sword of the Berserk continues the adventure of Gutts.Before I say anything I like to note that this is based on one of my favorite animes BERSERK.This game may not make much of sence unless you read the manga or watch the Anime.
The story is in this is one of the best and it is also one of the best storylines in the berserk series.What's great about Sword of the Berserk is characters such as Zodd and Puck are in it which make this game really really cool.The ending credits ... Read More
Rating: - Awesome and addicting game!
If you've seen the show and read the manga, or even if you haven't, this game is one you have to play!!Its like another episode of the anime.And its so fun to watch the characters in 3-D, and to play as Gattsu!!This story is during the Millenium Soldier series of the manga, and happens after the Great Eclipse in the anime series.The game is really satisfying to play as you hack and slash up monsters, at least I think it is.Hee hee it gives me a feeling of POWER!!Lol.Plus the story is ... Read More
Rating: - Whee.
The game is over-all pretty good.. But I have to agree that it's very repetitive.. It's fighting, Fighting.. And more fighting.
Which is all well and good for those of you who like the hack and slash games.. But for all the others, There's not much to do.
It's one level of killing directly followed by another. (No store strolling or walking around town.)
As a loyal obsesser and fan of Berserk I would deffinately say to buy it, But don't be dissapointed when you find it's rather boring. ... Read More
- A great game and a must play for sega dreamcast ownersI have to say I fairly enjoyed this game although there was enough CGI to turn off some people, it was that very reason that sucked me into it. I have always been a big fan of Eidos(Legacy of Kain series as well as most Tomb Raider games) so needless to say I knew I would enjoy this game. It has a pretty good story and if there was a downfall to the game it would definitely be the main characters expressionless face as well as his one eye which is always closed(I don't know it bugged me) and his ... Read More
- You'll spend more time watching CGI than playingThis game is fun, but let's make something clear: this game has a LOT of FMV cut scenes. You will spend half the time playing by watching the plot develop.
Don't get me wrong, the plot is well-conceived, but in my opinion, Eidos should have kept the flow of action higher. The actual gameplay is good, though it can get repetitive, but don't by this on hype alone. I would recommend it only for fans of the manga and diehard action-gore fans.
- One of the best Hack n slashers for the DreamcastSword of the Berserk continues the adventure of Gutts.Before I say anything I like to note that this is based on one of my favorite animes BERSERK.This game may not make much of sence unless you read the manga or watch the Anime.
The story is in this is one of the best and it is also one of the best storylines in the berserk series.What's great about Sword of the Berserk is characters such as Zodd and Puck are in it which make this game really really cool.The ending credits ... Read More
- Awesome and addicting game!If you've seen the show and read the manga, or even if you haven't, this game is one you have to play!!Its like another episode of the anime.And its so fun to watch the characters in 3-D, and to play as Gattsu!!This story is during the Millenium Soldier series of the manga, and happens after the Great Eclipse in the anime series.The game is really satisfying to play as you hack and slash up monsters, at least I think it is.Hee hee it gives me a feeling of POWER!!Lol.Plus the story is ... Read More
- Whee.The game is over-all pretty good.. But I have to agree that it's very repetitive.. It's fighting, Fighting.. And more fighting.
Which is all well and good for those of you who like the hack and slash games.. But for all the others, There's not much to do.
It's one level of killing directly followed by another. (No store strolling or walking around town.)
As a loyal obsesser and fan of Berserk I would deffinately say to buy it, But don't be dissapointed when you find it's rather boring. ... Read More
