![]() Many of the environmental elements are entirely flat, though they exist in a fully rendered 3D world. The visual style is unique, with pop-up books being the popularly cited influence. While the prologue has DeathSpank in a generically futuristic setting, his journey takes him to the inside of a computer, a theme park gone wrong, a seedy casino, and other seemingly disjointed but somehow cohesive locales. ![]() Though players won’t be searching for the six legendary crystals to seal the ultimate evil, it’s mechanically indistinguishable DeathSpank must visit six distinct areas and surmount some sort of challenge (typically in the form of a boss fight) to gain access to the area’s Bacon Fire.įortunately, the different environments themselves are varied enough to maintain interest. Even then, the thongs are so powerful that one will extinguish a Bacon Fire, causing DeathSpank to find a Bacon Fire for each of the six thongs.Īlthough the details are comical and irreverent, it is still a pretty standard RPG setup. Naturally, the thongs would have to be destroyed, but the only things powerful enough to destroy a Thong of Virtue is a legendary Bacon Fire. DeathSpank attempted to simultaneously wear the six Thongs of Virtue that were collected in the previous journey, which created an evil DeathSpank doppelganger. While it seems odd that the title is simply The Baconing, it is at least tangentially relevant to the story. Now, nearly a year later, Hothead continues the story of titular hero DeathSpank in The Baconing. The sequel, Thongs of Virtue, was released only two months later. DeathSpank first debuted during the summer of 2010. The main conceit behind the DeathSpank series is that it marries Diablo-style loot-grabbing action RPG gameplay with a story that takes itself far less seriously. The Baconing (Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, PC, Mac) ![]() It can be either a wholehearted recommendation or a vitriolic condemnation of the game, depending on who’s listening.įor those unfamiliar with the series, however, perhaps a deeper analysis is worthwhile. ![]() I was tempted to end the review with that sentence, as it really contains all the information many would need to make an informed decision about it. For more information on DeathSpank, please visit, Baconing is the third DeathSpank game. DeathSpank also features local co-operative gameplay, allowing friends to jump in and out of this adventure on the same computer as DeathSpank's trusty, magical sidekick, Sparkles the Wizard.ĭeathSpank is rated "T" for teen by the ESRB. The game's accessibility makes for a fun, addictive experience where players will find themselves solving crazy puzzles, collecting massive amounts of loot and engaging in tons of hilarious dialogue. Players who download the game will be placed in the boots of the mighty DeathSpank, "Dispenser of Justice," "Vanquisher of Evil" and "Hero to the Downtrodden" and will embark on his lifelong journey to search for and find a mysterious artifact known only as "The Artifact." Along his journey, DeathSpank will rescue orphans, defeat a local tyrant, help an aging adventurer and dive headfirst into an even deeper mystery. "The humor, story and core gameplay elements in DeathSpank were all inspired by some of our favorite PC games." "Bringing the game to PC and Mac was a direct response to the repeated requests by our fans and we are thrilled that DeathSpank has become so popular and such a phenomenon, ensuring that we can fulfill those requests," said Vlad Ceraldi, Director of Game Development at Hothead Games. Currently available on PlayStation® Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade, DeathSpank will also be released on Mac OSX availability to be announced. Recently awarded IGN's Editor's Choice for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, DeathSpank takes players on an epic adventure through crazy quests in a vast world filled with vibrant, eccentric and hilarious characters. Developed under the direction of industry veteran Ron Gilbert, DeathSpank combines unique humor and wit with fast, addictive action-RPG gameplay. Additionally, gamers can pre-order the Shank and 'Spank Bundle on Steam, which pairs DeathSpank with Klei Entertainment's Shank™*, and receive 15% off of the entire bundle. Starting today, gamers will receive a 10% discount when they pre-order DeathSpank on PC via Steam, Valve Corporation's delivery and management platform. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Hothead Games® announced today that the critically acclaimed action role-playing game (RPG), DeathSpank™, will be available on PC for $14.99 on October 26.
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