Tim Schafer dishes out Brutal Legend strategies (not in real time)
by David Hinkle 
{ Oct 15th 2009 at 6:00PM } 
It feels a little defensive -- and is keen to point out how leaping into the action with Eddie Riggs sets the game apart from a traditional real-time strategy title -- but it might just help smooth out some of the rock opus' rockier segments. And hey, isn't it nice of a developer to offer a helping hand? We asked the Demon's Souls designers for advice and they sent over a wrestler to break our spines.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Zoot Suit Jedi @ Oct 15th 2009 6:11PM
Klattu Verata Nicto
Courtney @ Oct 15th 2009 6:20PM
Necktie?
devilsei @ Oct 15th 2009 6:25PM
Did you say every syllable this time?
Obie @ Oct 15th 2009 6:34PM
...Nectar...Nickel...
Bruce @ Oct 15th 2009 7:23PM
Look i may not have said every single syllable of every word but i said Alright!
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 15th 2009 7:23PM
if you're not referring to something besides the day the earth stood still, it's actually Klaatu Barada Nikto
RANDOM G [XBL: NYMZ777, PSN: NYMALICIOUS] @ Oct 15th 2009 7:37PM
nerd
Kai Cherry @ Oct 15th 2009 8:21PM
@The Dark Wayne:
You have NO IDEA how "uncool" you made yourself right there...so I'm gonna help you out, just this once, so you NEVER do that again:
Sam Raimi. Bruce Campbell. Army of Darkness.
You're Welcome.
-K
Orchard Pear @ Oct 15th 2009 6:15PM
Best way to handle the RTS elements in this game:
Not putting them in in the first place.
BlackBeltJones @ Oct 15th 2009 6:19PM
I'm stuck on the Dry Ice stage battle.
THE HEAVY @ Oct 15th 2009 6:27PM
The fact that this game was heavily "RTS-y" came out of left field a few days before the game dropped. Weird marketing strategy to make us think that it was more of an action hack and slash game (including the reinforcement of that that the demo brought). Not saying that the game isn't good because of it, but that it was a strange move.
Space @ Oct 15th 2009 6:42PM
bit of a bait and switch
Courtney @ Oct 15th 2009 6:43PM
In interviews and in-depth stuff, Schafer and company have been very open that the RTS battle element would play a huge role (the game started in development as an RTS title). But I agree that the marketing doesn't convey that at all. My guess is they felt that players would be eased into the RTS battle aspect of it, even if they didn't consider themselves to be RTS gamers. Also, it's likely more up to EA on how to handle advertising than DoubleFine, and EA might have been afraid of scaring people away by focusing on the RTS aspect.
Guy Cerezas @ Oct 15th 2009 8:24PM
I would say it is "RTS-esque"...as opposed to "RTS-y". It is very, very light...but I do suppose for the "Arrr! GROK KIIILLLL" types doing 3 things at once might be a bit overwhelming ;)
-K
Obie @ Oct 15th 2009 6:32PM
Hmmm, this reminds me of the letter that Factor 5 sent out "how to play Lair".
Bubbameister33 (Confused by Fanboyism) @ Oct 15th 2009 6:56PM
So we're doing it wrong.
j.howlett @ Oct 15th 2009 6:56PM
i got a strategy guide with my copy of demons soul. after playing the BL demo i want to play because of jack black and the driving.
barret232hxc @ Oct 15th 2009 7:04PM
the game was originally supposed to be an rts game. how was this something released a few days before the game was out? that was like the first thing ever mentioned about the game
Reuben @ Oct 15th 2009 8:19PM
I didn't follow all of the Tim Schafer interviews, so I wasn't aware of the RTS element. I haven't played it yet, but I don't feel that it was properly conveyed as such and the marketing sure as hell isn't helping.
shadowhowl1900 @ Oct 15th 2009 7:14PM
does it include of how to french kiss?
Preston @ Oct 15th 2009 7:28PM
The key to the stage battles? Zerg rush. Screw defense and go for attacking the enemy stage as soon as possible.
CheeziePotato (PSN: talic10 | XBL: InfiniteMovie) @ Oct 15th 2009 7:52PM
Anyone played Brutal Legend yet? Is it good?
Ad @ Oct 15th 2009 10:34PM
I'm a few hours in. Still a 3rd person hack & slash, but also getting a bit of RTS in there. It's not anything like Total War or those ilk.
The design is very Schafer, and it's definitely got the funny.
TriviumSuffocationTheBlackDahliaMurderLambOfGod @ Oct 15th 2009 9:06PM
I love how they mix on-ground combat with strategic RTS battles. Very interesting and different. Tim Schafer knows how to deliver originality.
Jimfear @ Nov 3rd 2009 3:04AM
i played brutal legend and sadly i dropped the game after the 2nd or 3rd stage battle. I dont like the strategic thing in the game.