DeathSpank Due to Spank PSN on July 13th - Blu-ray Forum

StereoMike · 06-23-2010, 10:47 AM

http://www.deathspank.com/

Featuring the unique wit and humour of Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert immediately makes DeathSpank one to watch. That it's a colourful action-RPG with a bold and quirky art style also makes DeathSpank an enticing proposition on the PlayStation Network.

Putting you in the shoes of the titular DeathSpank, the "Dispenser of Justice", "Vanquisher of Evil" and "Hero to the Downtrodden", you embark upon a quest to search for a mysterious artifact known only as..."The Artifact".

Supporting 2-player co-op, DeathSpank is joined by Sparkles the wizard, whose magical abilities complement DeathSpank's weapons-based attacks. On their journey, the duo will face evil minions, rescue orphans, help an ageing adventurer, collect loot, solve puzzles and much more.

DeathSpank will be available from the PlayStation Store on July 13th for $14.99.

Co-Op Trailer

Hero Trailer

fsavoie · 06-23-2010, 01:51 PM

The art style look nice. I might pick it up if it got good reviews

StereoMike · 07-01-2010, 04:27 PM

Couple of trailers:

Co-Op Trailer

Hero Trailer

fsavoie · 07-13-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

9.0 Presentation
Between the unique style, memorable characters and humor, this game is a well-executed package.
8.5 Graphics
The 3D/2D mash-up is fun, and the colorful world begs to be explored.
8.5 Sound
The music is fun and quirky, and helps set the mood of different atmospheres and all of the voice acting is well delivered.
8.0 Gameplay
Surprise! Loot-drop style games are addictive and fun. A bit more variety in the quests would have been welcome though.
8.0 Lasting Appeal
I completed everything in around eight hours, but even when you reach level 20 you can still run around and kill stuff, I just didn’t feel the need to.
8.5
OVERALL

Great
(out of 10)

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/110/1105775p1.html

Nice review! I looks fun

Septimus Prime · 07-13-2010, 07:26 PM

I hope there's a demo for this. The synopsis sounds great, but the screens and movies aren't really selling me on it so far.

fsavoie · 07-13-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

I hope there's a demo for this. The synopsis sounds great, but the screens and movies aren't really selling me on it so far.

And I hope it well be a psn + free game!

StereoMike · 07-13-2010, 10:12 PM

Yup, there's a demo available.

Terjyn · 07-14-2010, 04:20 AM

Well, I tried to buy this but I've been hit by the dreaded 80023102 error.

Looks like I won't be buying anything on the PSN store any time soon.

awx · 07-14-2010, 09:16 AM

This game's got a good sense of humour and plenty to do. The quality is so high I surprised they didn't go for a disc release. I've played for over six hours so far and there's still a lot left.

Based on the game's name and the chicken gun, I thought this was going to be stupid. Glad I was wrong.

Why are there certain chests that can't be opened?

fsavoie · 07-14-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by awx

This game's got a good sense of humour and plenty to do. The quality is so high I surprised they didn't go for a disc release. I've played for over six hours so far and there's still a lot left.

Based on the game's name and the chicken gun, I thought this was going to be stupid. Glad I was wrong.

Why are there certain chests that can't be opened?

I've tried the demo and like it a lot. I love the graphic style of the game. The mix of 3D and 2D is awesome!. The humour is really cool too. I'll look foward a sale to get it.

The main character sounds like blasto on ps1!

Icemage · 07-15-2010, 12:38 AM

Anyone else playing this? It's good, clean (sort of!) fun. Great humor, fun gameplay with some depth behind it.

tarvis · 07-15-2010, 03:33 AM

The MMO mechanic of mobs getting to a predetermined wall and running back to their original position with full health is awful. Especially when there are abilities in the game that fling enemies across the screen.

I have a C4 quest but no C4. So that's cool. And I can't reload a previous save thanks to autosave. But I could just be missing something.

Should have online coop.

It's fun.

Bsack · 07-19-2010, 09:02 PM

This game looks great. Is there really cooperative play? Is it online coop?

tarvis · 07-19-2010, 10:54 PM

Only offline coop is available. First player is Deathspank and the second is a wizard named Sparkles.

JohnAlden · 07-22-2010, 02:51 AM

Does any one know where I can find the key to the wizards place?

tarvis · 07-23-2010, 03:44 PM

The Wizard just gives it to you when you meet him later in the game.

Icemage · 07-24-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tarvis

The Wizard just gives it to you when you meet him later in the game.

Very, very much later.

Icemage · 07-24-2010, 03:38 PM

Just finished the game last night and polished off all the trophies. Totally worth the price of admission! (actually considering the face-rapine that masquerades as movie ticket prices these days, it was a bargain! :P)

06-23-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
StereoMike Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Coldth Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:40	DeathSpank Due to Spank PSN on July 13th http://www.deathspank.com/ Featuring the unique wit and humour of Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert immediately makes DeathSpank one to watch. That it's a colourful action-RPG with a bold and quirky art style also makes DeathSpank an enticing proposition on the PlayStation Network. Putting you in the shoes of the titular DeathSpank, the "Dispenser of Justice", "Vanquisher of Evil" and "Hero to the Downtrodden", you embark upon a quest to search for a mysterious artifact known only as..."The Artifact". Supporting 2-player co-op, DeathSpank is joined by Sparkles the wizard, whose magical abilities complement DeathSpank's weapons-based attacks. On their journey, the duo will face evil minions, rescue orphans, help an ageing adventurer, collect loot, solve puzzles and much more. DeathSpank will be available from the PlayStation Store on July 13th for $14.99. Co-Op Trailer Hero Trailer Last edited by StereoMike; 07-01-2010 at 04:27 PM.

07-14-2010, 09:16 AM	#9
awx Member Member since:Sep 2007	This game's got a good sense of humour and plenty to do. The quality is so high I surprised they didn't go for a disc release. I've played for over six hours so far and there's still a lot left. Based on the game's name and the chicken gun, I thought this was going to be stupid. Glad I was wrong. Why are there certain chests that can't be opened? Last edited by awx; 07-14-2010 at 09:18 AM.

07-22-2010, 02:51 AM	#15
JohnAlden Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Kearney,Nebraska	DeathSpank Help!!!! Does any one know where I can find the key to the wizards place?

06-23-2010, 01:51 PM	#2
fsavoie Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:QC, Canada Blu-ray collection:48	The art style look nice. I might pick it up if it got good reviews

07-01-2010, 04:27 PM	#3
StereoMike Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Coldth Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:40	Couple of trailers: Co-Op Trailer Hero Trailer

07-13-2010, 07:26 PM	#5
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	I hope there's a demo for this. The synopsis sounds great, but the screens and movies aren't really selling me on it so far.

07-13-2010, 10:12 PM	#7
StereoMike Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Coldth Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:40	Yup, there's a demo available.

07-14-2010, 04:20 AM	#8
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	Well, I tried to buy this but I've been hit by the dreaded 80023102 error. Looks like I won't be buying anything on the PSN store any time soon.

07-15-2010, 12:38 AM	#11
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	Anyone else playing this? It's good, clean (sort of!) fun. Great humor, fun gameplay with some depth behind it.

07-15-2010, 03:33 AM	#12
tarvis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:74	The MMO mechanic of mobs getting to a predetermined wall and running back to their original position with full health is awful. Especially when there are abilities in the game that fling enemies across the screen. I have a C4 quest but no C4. So that's cool. And I can't reload a previous save thanks to autosave. But I could just be missing something. Should have online coop. It's fun.

07-19-2010, 09:02 PM	#13
Bsack New Member Member since:Jul 2010	This game looks great. Is there really cooperative play? Is it online coop?

07-19-2010, 10:54 PM	#14
tarvis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:74	Only offline coop is available. First player is Deathspank and the second is a wizard named Sparkles.

07-23-2010, 03:44 PM	#16
tarvis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:74	The Wizard just gives it to you when you meet him later in the game.

07-24-2010, 03:38 PM	#18
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	Just finished the game last night and polished off all the trophies. Totally worth the price of admission! (actually considering the face-rapine that masquerades as movie ticket prices these days, it was a bargain! :P)

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