- February 21, 2017
- KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
- 10h median play time
BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk is not only one of the best Musou titles to date, it’s the first license to truly fit the mould effortlessly.
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"BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk" is an action-packed hack-and-slash game based on the popular manga and anime series "Berserk." Players control the characters from the Band of the Hawk mercenary group, led by the main protagonist Guts, in their journey through a dark fantasy world filled with fierce battles and epic boss encounters. The game features a unique story mode, extensive character development, and a multitude of weapons to master.










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890 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in "Berserk and the Band of the Hawk" is a mixed bag, praised for its faithful adaptation of the manga's narrative, particularly the Golden Age arc, but criticized for omitting significant arcs and character moments, leading to a feeling of incompleteness. While the game incorporates animated cutscenes from the anime and movies to enhance storytelling, many players find the gameplay repetitive and the overall presentation lacking depth compared to the source material. Overall, it serves as a decent introduction to the Berserk story for newcomers, but fans of the manga may be disappointed by the censorship and simplification of key plot points.
“The good part is, if you have trouble sitting down to watch an anime or read a manga, this is one of the best out there and it's another way of experiencing some of the best themes, stories, characters, and plot twists in all of anime.”
“The story follows the manga quite accurately, at least for the first half or so - it's a 'dark fantasy' story of friendship, betrayal, loss, vengeance, and redemption that really is a modern classic.”
“The story mode is very nicely done and a great way to get into the series or to keep enjoying it.”
“The story has been butchered so badly I consider it disrespectful to the source material and author.”
“The original berserk story has been gobbled up, chewed down, and shit out - seriously don't play this game if you want to experience the amazing storytelling of late Kentarou Miura - buy the manga.”
“While the story arc the game follows can seem pretty freaky/disturbing at times, it does not hold a candle to the manga.”
Berserk And The Band of The Hawk Review – Fallen Warriors
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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Berserk and the Band of the Hawk is not only one of the best Musou titles to date, it’s the first license to truly fit the mould effortlessly.
80%Berserk And The Band Of The Hawk Review
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk doesn't capitalize on the Dynasty Warriors formula as well as it could have, but its incredibly dark and engaging narrative makes it a unique experience. Dynasty Warriors fans will likely be satisfied with what it has to offer in the gameplay department, but if you're tired of that particular brand of hack 'n' slash then this will do little to change your mind.
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