DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

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?

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In 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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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews

humor42 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game maintains the same humorous charm and engaging gameplay as the first installment, making it a fun experience for fans.
There are tons of quests and new weapons, including guns and explosives, adding variety to the gameplay.
The writing and dialogue are hilarious, with entertaining item descriptions and a light-hearted tone throughout.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, including a game-breaking save corruption issue that requires unofficial patches to fix.
Navigation and quest tracking are frustrating due to a poorly designed world map, leading to tedious backtracking.
Many players feel that the sequel lacks innovation, offering a very similar experience to the first game without significant improvements.

humor
42 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its witty writing, amusing item descriptions, and engaging voice acting that adds charisma to the protagonist. While some players feel the humor may have diminished slightly compared to the original, the overall comedic tone remains a significant draw, making the game an enjoyable experience for those with a taste for quirky, RPG-themed humor. However, a few critiques mention that the humor can become repetitive over time, leaving some players wanting more depth beyond the jokes.
- “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).”
story
35 mentions
23 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story of "Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue" continues the humorous adventures of the titular character, offering a mix of engaging narrative and entertaining side quests. While the game expands on the original with new locations and characters, some players find the quest system overwhelming and the backtracking tedious. Overall, the comedic elements and variety of quests maintain the charm of the first installment, making it a fun sequel despite some repetitive aspects.
- “Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue continues the story of our fearless adventurer from the first installment, introducing a hilarious narrative and a generous amount of side quests that will keep you engaged.”
- “The game embodies a variety of classic RPG elements, tons of loot, quests, and the same humorous touch we got used to in the first episode, making it a delightful continuation of the series.”
- “This sequel not only continues the story from the first Deathspank game but also introduces new areas, a diverse range of quests, and engaging plot twists that enhance the overall experience.”
- “Nothing has changed other than the story, and if you have already played the original Deathspank, this won't be much different.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
15 mentions
27 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this sequel is largely unchanged from its predecessor, featuring familiar mechanics, graphics, and 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 enhance the experience, but the overall simplicity and repetitiveness may leave some players wanting more depth. Despite these criticisms, the game maintains a fun and engaging loop of combat and loot collection, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
- “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.”
- “Crazy game with really cool gameplay, the world needs more of these!”
- “Except for 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.”
- “The sequel almost feels like an expansion for the first game because the gameplay, graphics, interface, and sound/music are all the same as the original.”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game maintain a familiar aesthetic to the original, showcasing a well-preserved art style that has aged gracefully over the past decade. While the cartoon visuals and humor add charm, some players find the scrolling background mechanics to be distracting and claustrophobic. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, though opinions vary on their impact on gameplay.
- “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 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.”
- “Unfortunately, while the humor and silly art style could carry the first game, both have worn quite thin by now, leaving you 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, and sound/music are all the same as the original, which is not a bad thing, but it does feel outdated.”
- “A hack and slash RPG in Diablo style, but with cartoon graphics that may not appeal to everyone.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and crashes that hinder gameplay and quest completion. While some players find it still enjoyable despite these bugs, the overall experience is marred by its lack of polish compared to the original.
- “Buggy port; unfortunately, I can't complete some quests, which is annoying.”
- “A boring world, with constant glitches and crashes, and it's just not as funny as the original.”
- “A bit buggy, but still worth playing.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistent with the original, featuring the same sounds and soundtrack that fans enjoyed previously. While some players appreciate the familiarity, others note that the music complements the engaging plot and diverse environments introduced in the sequel. Overall, the soundtrack maintains the game's humorous tone and enhances the overall experience.
- “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 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.”
- “Overall, this sequel keeps the good humor of the previous game, and the soundtrack is still good.”
- “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, and music are all the same as the original.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game offers engaging side quests, some can be excessively grindy, requiring frequent backtracking and involving numerous fetch quests. This can lead to a tedious experience during longer play sessions, though the overall quality remains comparable to the previous title.
- “However, unlike the first title, some of the side quests (which are not mandatory, mind you) are extremely grindy and require a lot of backtracking.”
- “It also has a great deal of fetch quests and grinding, which can become quite tedious during longer play sessions.”
- “All things considered, the grinding aspect can detract from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report that disabling fullscreen optimizations does not yield the expected results, indicating potential issues with the game's optimization.
- “Although this time checking the box to disable fullscreen optimizations doesn't work.”
- “The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the settings, making it easy to achieve the best performance.”
- “Although checking the box to disable fullscreen optimizations doesn't work this time.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “Even with the latest updates, the optimization feels incomplete, leading to frequent frame drops.”
atmosphere
1 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 and enjoyably.
- “It is rather simple, but I love the great in-game atmosphere and find myself playing a bit too often.”