There's some satisfying sword-swinging to be had, but it's hard to recommend based solely on that, especially when the recent Conan release offers a far better sword-and-sandal epic.
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Genre: Action Release date: November 13, 2007 Published by: Ubisoft Developed by: Ubisoft Paris
Heroes in furry underwear rip monsters apart in a gory adventure 900 years in the making
Jul 31, 2007
Right off the bat, publisher Ubisoft's adaptation of Beowulf - based on the upcoming Robert Zemeckis film, which in turn is based on a centuries-old epic poem - commits an unpardonable sin in the eyes of literary types. You might already be familiar with the story's progression: Beowulf, a mighty Scandinavian warrior, battles and slays a man-eating monster named Grendel with his bare hands. He then beheads Grendel's vengeful, horrific mother and - finally - dies fighting a dragon some 30 years
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ESRB Rating
Beowulf: The Game is rated: Mature
Blood,
Intense Violence,
Partial Nudity,
Sexual Themes