DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue
- November 30, 2010
- Hothead Games
- 2h median play time
DeathSpank returns once again to uncover the truth behind the thongs of virtue but, with the previous game only being released a few months ago and a lack of new content, is this a sequel that could be considered half-baked?
Get on SteamIn DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, players once again assume the role of the humorous hero, DeathSpank, as he battles new enemies and seeks to recover six mystical thongs. This action-RPG sequel features new weapons, enemies, and a co-op mode, expanding upon the original game's witty humor and engaging gameplay. The story takes a turn for the bizarre, as DeathSpank faces off against pirates, zombies, and more in his quest for the thongs.
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Reviews
- DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue continues the humorous and engaging story from the first game, offering a fun and light-hearted RPG experience.
- The game features a variety of quests, new weapons, and a charming art style, making it enjoyable for fans of the original.
- Despite some bugs, the humor and entertaining gameplay keep players coming back for more, with many finding it a nostalgic and enjoyable experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, including save file corruption, which can significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
- Navigation and quest tracking are poorly designed, leading to frustration as players struggle to find quest locations on the map.
- Many players feel that the sequel lacks innovation, offering little new content compared to the original, making it feel repetitive.
- humor85 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue" is widely praised for its witty writing, engaging character interactions, and amusing item descriptions, making it a standout feature of the game. While some players feel the humor may not hit as hard as in the original, many still find it consistently funny and enjoyable throughout the gameplay. Overall, the game is characterized by a quirky sense of humor that effectively parodies RPG tropes, appealing to those with a lighthearted approach to gaming.
“The humor and characters in this game are really well done and the combat is satisfying enough.”
“Deathspank is one of the best funny games out there; it is hilarious from the voice acting to the story, design, and item descriptions.”
“The writing is hilarious and quick-witted, and is the main allure of this game (at least to me).”
- story70 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue" continues the adventures of the titular hero, offering a mix of humor and engaging plot twists that many players found more interesting than the original. While the game features a plethora of side quests and new areas, some players noted that the quest design can lead to confusion and backtracking, making certain tasks feel grindy. Overall, the comedic elements and entertaining characters maintain the charm of the series, though some aspects may feel repetitive for returning players.
“Although I liked it just fine, the comedy was still on point, a ton of the newly introduced characters were extremely entertaining and the story was a lot more interesting than the first game.”
“Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue continues the story from the first Deathspank game, and it feels like a continuation not only in story but also in that the same engine was used.”
“Hilarious story, a more than generous amount of side quests to do, and overall smooth gameplay will keep you coming back for more.”
“Except being a continuation of the story, you won't find anything new in terms of gameplay.”
“Quests are scattered, leading to a lot of backtracking and confusion when you get a quest you can't complete for another solid ten levels.”
“Nothing has changed other than the story, and if you have already played the original Deathspank, this won't be much different.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this sequel is largely unchanged from its predecessor, featuring familiar mechanics, graphics, and user interface, which some players appreciate for its consistency while others find it lacking in innovation. New elements like guns, diverse side quests, and quality of life improvements add some freshness, but the overall experience is described as simple and repetitive, with humor that may wear thin over time. Despite these criticisms, many players still find the gameplay enjoyable and engaging, offering a satisfying loop of combat and loot collection.
“Hilarious story, a more than generous amount of side quests to do, and overall smooth gameplay will keep you coming back for more.”
“The gameplay is so simple and while not exactly innovative, it offers a very satisfying feedback loop of killing, getting new loot, and leveling up.”
“Also, this game has virtually no bugs (at least I have not noticed any), and the gameplay is extremely fun.”
“Except being a continuation of the story, you won't find anything new in terms of gameplay.”
“You have new locations, new enemies, new quests, but the gameplay is identical.”
“Unfortunately, while the humor and silly art style could carry the first game, both have been worn quite thin by now, and you are left with just the shallow action RPG that forms the base of Deathspank's gameplay.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many noting that its art style has aged remarkably well over the past decade, contributing to a familiar and enjoyable experience. However, some players find the scrolling background effect to be annoying and claustrophobic, which detracts from the overall visual experience. While the cartoon graphics and humor are appreciated, they feel less impactful in the sequel compared to the original.
“This game is 10 years old but it has aged incredibly well due to its art style, and I recommend you play it if it interests you.”
“A hack and slash RPG in Diablo-style, but with cartoon graphics and lots of humor.”
“[the same quality dialogue and voice acting, hilarious through and through, simple and addictive combat, lots of loot to collect, nice graphics]”
“Unfortunately, while the humor and silly art style could carry the first game, both have been worn quite thin by now, and you are left with just the shallow action RPG that forms the base of DeathSpank's gameplay.”
“The sequel almost feels like an expansion for the first game because the gameplay, graphics, interface, sound/music are all the same as the original, which is not a bad thing because it all feels familiar.”
“A hack and slash RPG in Diablo style, but with cartoon graphics and lots of humor.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, crashes, and bugs that hinder quest completion, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find it still enjoyable despite these problems, the instability is a notable drawback.
“A boring world, constant glitches and crashing, as well as the fact it's just not as funny as the original.”
“Buggy port unfortunately, can't do some quests which is ok but it's annoying.”
“A bit buggy but worth playing.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the sequel retains the same sounds and soundtrack as the original game, providing a familiar auditory experience for players. While some reviewers appreciate the consistency, they also note that the engaging plot and diverse gameplay improvements enhance the overall enjoyment, making the music feel like a fitting backdrop to the evolving adventure. Overall, the soundtrack continues to be well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“Overall this sequel keeps the good humor of the previous game, the soundtrack is still good; however, I found the plot here more engaging as there are some twists in the story near the end.”
“The soundtrack is still good; however, I found the plot here more engaging as there are some twists in the story near the end.”
“This game uses the exact same sounds, music, and items as the first game.”
“The sequel almost feels like an expansion for the first game because the gameplay, graphics, interface, sound/music are all the same as the original, which is not a bad thing because it all feels familiar.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while some side quests in "Thongs of Virtue" are optional, they can be excessively grindy, often requiring tedious backtracking and numerous fetch quests. This aspect can become monotonous during extended play sessions, although the game still maintains a quality comparable to its predecessor.
“However, differently from the first title, some of the side quests (they are not mandatory, mind you) are super grindy and require you to backtrack a lot and all the time.”
“It also has a great deal of fetch quests and grinding, which can be kind of tedious if you play longer sessions.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users report that the option to disable fullscreen optimizations is ineffective, indicating ongoing issues with game performance and optimization.
“Although this time checking the box to disable fullscreen optimizations doesn't work.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as simple yet captivating, leading players to engage with it frequently. This immersive quality enhances the overall gaming experience, making it a standout feature for many users.
“It is rather simple, but I love the great in-game atmosphere and find myself playing a bit too often.”
