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Berserk and the Band of the Hawk

Omega Force · Feb 21, 2017

PC · PS4 · Vita

Mature

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This story is set in a time of chaos, in a land where the Midland Kingdom and the Chuder Empire have been locked in a widespread war for over one hundred years. During one battle, a lone mercenary, Guts, attracts the attention of the mercenaries of the Band of the Hawk, and is ambushed by some of them on the road. After losing in a duel to the leader of the Hawks, Griffith, Guts is forced to join their band, where he acquires many new comrades, including a woman named Casca, a Unit Commander in the band.

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  • The Vita Lounge

    Reece Heyworth · Apr 13, 2017

    5.6
    Those familiar with other Warriors titles will likely know what to expect; the combat is repetitive and makes the game feel like a chore to be completed rather than being fun and empowering. Those who haven't ventured into the world of Berserk however, will likely enjoy the fascinating story - though it's hard to recommend this game on that premise alone.
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  • ZTGD

    Drew Leachman · Mar 08, 2017

    5.5
    While I think a Berserk fan will get the most out of this game, Musou fans may find it a bit of a slog when it comes to the combat. Even when the Musou attacks have a different mechanic to them, the same attack over and over again gets boring after a while. The one on one fights are the worst part of the game by a long shot, but even then the fact that most things don’t change up over time really brings down the entire experience.
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  • GameSpew

    Rich · Mar 03, 2017

    7.0
    With its presentation and gameplay issues then, Berserk and the Band of the Hawk is far from being perfect. That said, when played often for an hour or so at a time, it can still provide a great deal of mindless fun. Think of it as a potentially great palette cleanser to play in between games of a more complex nature. Its story is undoubtedly its biggest draw though, as it’s simply phenomenal whether you’re already a fan of Berserk or not.
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  • TechRaptor

    Perry Ruhland · Feb 25, 2017

    6.0
    In Berserk and the Band of the Hawk, it’s window dressing. The Eclipse just becomes an excuse to kill a lot of dudes and run up your level, trivializing any of the original event’s emotional impact. Heroic sacrifices, shocking betrayals, and one of the most powerful and disturbing scenes of sexual assault in manga history is tossed to the side in favor of flashy combos and scoring over a thousand kills.
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  • Wccftech.com

    Kai Powell · Feb 24, 2017

    7.5
    Berserk and the Band of the Hawk doesn’t strive to expand upon Koei Tecmo’s signature style in any meaningful way, but for longtime fans of the genre, perhaps there isn’t much need to innovate. Being able to relive Guts' early adventures during the Golden Age and beyond is sure to excite fans of Kentaro Miura's epic.
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  • Gaming Bolt

    Alex Jackson · Feb 23, 2017

    5.0
    Berserk and the Band of the Hawk is the definition of phoned in, as even compared to other Warriors titles the combat is bare and they do little to nothing to mechanically bring you into the world of the game. Limited maps take away the extra juggling the series needs to keep interest and the result is just a pretty boring time.
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