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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.

Genre: Action
Release date: Nov 13, 2007
Published by: Ubisoft
Developed by: Ubisoft Paris

Multiplayer Modes:

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1 player SOLO

4 FLAWED
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Latest Stories

US and European releases for week ending Dec 07

Nintendo, which has been historically criticised for not providing enough software for its...

PC News from N4G - Dec 3, 2007

Beowulf: The Game - 4HEAD Studios cancels indie

4HEAD Studios cancels indie "Beowulf Project"...

As the new blockbuster movie Beowulf from Paramount Pictures debuts in cinemas worldwide and the...

PC News from N4G - Nov 15, 2007

Beowulf: The Game

Beowulf's better suited for books and the box office

PC Review - Nov 15, 2007

Anthony Hopkins, Ray Winstone Make Video Game...

Ubisoft has enlisted the help of film stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Ray Winstone for the upcoming...

PC News from N4G - Oct 24, 2007

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US and European releases for week ending Dec 07

Nintendo, which has been historically criticised for not providing enough software for its...

News from N4G Dec 3, 2007

4HEAD Studios cancels indie "Beowulf Project"...

As the new blockbuster movie Beowulf from Paramount Pictures debuts in cinemas worldwide and the...

News from N4G Nov 15, 2007

Anthony Hopkins, Ray Winstone Make Video Game...

Ubisoft has enlisted the help of film stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Ray Winstone for the upcoming...

News from N4G Oct 24, 2007

Beowulf release announced; PS3 and PSP versions...

Ubisoft just sent out its newest release schedule for Europe. No real surprises as Naruto is still...

News from N4G Oct 19, 2007

First Beowulf trailer and screens

A tongue is ripped out, and many necks are snapped in this visual bombardment of carnage

Jul 26, 2007

Ubisoft announces Beowulf game

Gamers prepare to brush up on Old English

May 23, 2007

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Review

Beowulf's better suited for books and the box office

Nov 15, 2007

Nov 15, 2007 If you've seen Beowulf's motion picture magic in 3D IMAX, you already know it's a must-see blockbusting behemoth. But don't let the big screen sparkle fool you; Beowulf was meant for the big screen, not your little one. In fact, following in the forgettable footsteps of this summer's Pirates and Fantastic Four celluloid-to-console adapts, Beowulf: The Game is destined to line bargain bin bottoms. It has its hacking and slashing moments, but like so many movie-licensed titles, it ...

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Previews

Beowulf - first look

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 ... » Read Full Beowulf: The Game preview

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