Just to get something into this forum, some game reviews from my website, most are older....may be games you missed first time around
Brutal Legend
Platforms – Xbox 360 and Playstation 3
Developer – Double Fine
Publisher – EA
Released – October 2009
Gameplay is fun and addicting, as the land is huge. I spent many hours just exploring the land, freeing “bound serpents”, hunting wildlife, and looking for hidden items.
Enemies are normally slain with your axe in melee combat, though you can use your guitar for certain effects as well (I Liked lightning best for a ranged attack). You can also run over smaller enemies in your car.
The RTS element of the game is called a stage battle. Basiclly you build a stage and some merchandise booths, summon your troops (which are all heavy metal themed…your basic units are headbangers and razorgirls) then try to destroy the opponents stage.
In both styles of play you also have the option of “playing” a solo on your guitar (through a combination of button pushes on the controller) which has a series of effects from the mundane (summon your car) to the devestating (Cause a fiery zepplin to crash into you enemies.
Should also note that the game features over 100 heavy meatl songs from all eras that play while driving your car.
I really enjoyed this game, it is fun to play and has a great story. A definite buy!