BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk
Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!
BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk is a anime, action and hack and slash game
developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD..
Released on February 21st 2017 is available only on Windows
in 2 languages: English and Japanese.
It has received 3,598 reviews of which 2,946 were positive and 652 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 59.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 (64bit required)
- Processor: Core i7 870 over
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTS 450
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c over
- Additional Notes: 640×480 pixel over, High Color, VRAM 1GB over
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(ENGLISH + SPANISH) The best way to experience Berserk will always be by reading the manga, no doubt about it. However, let me explain why this is, without question, the second-best way to enjoy it. Sure, the 1997 anime is a masterpiece in terms of animation, soundtrack, and character development. But there’s one major issue: it’s incomplete. The story only goes as far as the Eclipse, leaving you wanting so much more. On the other hand, this game manages to capture the essence of Berserk brilliantly, and most importantly, it tells a full story. In fact, I’d even argue that it explains the plot much better and with a more consistent pace than the anime itself, even though the cutscenes are based on the more recent adaptation (which, if I’m not mistaken, was produced by Netflix). On that note, let me add a quick aside: the game is censored. Yes, scenes of violence, gore, and so on have been toned down quite a bit. If you want the full experience, I recommend heading over to Nexus Mods and downloading a patch to enjoy the game as it was truly meant to be played. One thing I loved is the balance between gameplay and story. There’s a well-crafted equilibrium here. Now, I know some people complain that, aside from the cinematics and battles, there’s a lot of text and dialogue. But come on, this is Berserk. If there’s one thing the series needs, it’s deep storytelling, and the game does it good. When it comes to gameplay, the standard missions (like large-scale battles between kingdoms or mercenaries storming castles) are incredibly well-executed. From the initial preparations, formations, and attacks, to breaking through barriers and assaulting fortresses… everything feels authentic. And that’s what matters most: it feels right. Now, let’s talk about the bosses. Here’s an important tip: play the game on the hardest difficulty, Berserk mode. That’s where the game truly shines. Facing a boss on this difficulty is like playing Dark Souls. And I mean that, between the music, the enemy’s movements, and the constant need to dodge, attack, dodge again, and survive… It amplifies the Berserk experience tenfold. It’s challenging, sometimes frustrating, but incredibly rewarding. As for the achievements, that was a whole other adventure. Getting 100% and platinum was a real challenge, and I won’t lie to you, it was tough. This isn’t one of those games where platinum trophies are handed out. Not at all. But that difficulty made it all the more satisfying. I had so much fun, it was incredibly rewarding, and in the end, I felt immensely proud. Finishing it left me even more invested in Berserk than I was before playing. If you’re a Berserk fan, this game is a must-play. No excuses, you’ve got to try it. And if, like me, you’re not a die-hard fan but you enjoy it, I guarantee this game will make you appreciate Kentaro Miura’s work even more. It manages to convey what makes Berserk so unique: its essence, its depth, and its sheer brutality. In short, highly recommended! -------------------------------------------------------------------- La mejor manera de disfrutar Berserk siempre será leyendo el manga, eso está claro. Sin embargo, voy a fundamentar por qué esta es, sin lugar a dudas, la segunda mejor forma de consumirlo. Sí, es verdad que el anime del '97 es una obra maestra en términos de animación, banda sonora y desarrollo de personajes. Pero hay un problema importante: está incompleto. La historia se queda solo hasta el Eclipse, y ahí te dejan con ganas de mucho más. Por el contrario, este juego logra captar la esencia de Berserk de una manera espectacular y, lo más importante, cuenta una historia completa. De hecho, me atrevería a decir que la explica mucho mejor y con un ritmo más sólido que el propio anime, aunque las cinemáticas estén basadas en el anime más reciente (que, si no me equivoco, fue producido por Netflix). Dicho sea de paso, aprovecho para hacer un paréntesis y aclarar que el juego está censurado. Sí, escenas de violencia, gore y demás están bastante suavizadas, así que, si querés la experiencia completa, te recomiendo que busques un parche en Nexus Mods. Ahí vas a poder disfrutar del juego como realmente se merece. Algo que me encantó es el equilibrio que lograron entre la jugabilidad y la historia. Hay un balance muy bien logrado. Ahora, sé que algunos se quejan de que, más allá de las cinemáticas y los combates, hay mucho texto y diálogo. Pero, a ver, esto es Berserk. Si algo necesita la saga, es desarrollo profundo, y el juego lo hace muy bien. En términos de jugabilidad, las misiones comunes (como las batallas campales entre reinos o mercenarios en castillos) están muy bien recreadas. Desde los preparativos iniciales, las formaciones, los ataques, hasta cómo destruyen las barreras y asaltan los castillos… todo se siente fiel al espíritu del anime. Y eso es lo más importante: se siente genial. Ahora, hablemos de los bosses. Acá te digo algo importante: jugalo en la dificultad más difícil, que es la Berserk. Ahí es donde realmente el juego brilla. Enfrentarte a un boss en esta dificultad es como estar en un Dark Souls. Y no lo digo por decir: la música, los movimientos del enemigo, la necesidad de esquivar constantemente para atacar y no morir... Todo eso multiplica la esencia de Berserk por tres. Es un desafío intenso, frustrante por momentos, pero increíblemente divertido. Lo de los logros fue un tema aparte. Platinearlo al 100% fue un verdadero desafío, y no te voy a mentir: fue difícil. No es de esos juegos donde el Platino te lo regalan, no señor. Pero esa dificultad hizo que fuera muchísimo más satisfactorio. Me divertí un montón, me costó horrores, pero al final la pasé bárbaro. Terminé con una sensación de orgullo enorme, y me dejó mucho más enganchado con Berserk de lo que estaba antes de jugarlo. Si sos fan de Berserk, este juego es obligatorio. No hay excusas, tenés que jugarlo. Y si, como yo, no sos un fan acérrimo pero te gusta, te aseguro que este juego te va a hacer apreciar mucho más la obra de Kentaro Miura. Porque logra transmitir lo que hace de Berserk algo único: su esencia, su profundidad y su brutalidad. ¡Altamente recomendado! CORRECTION: THE ANIME CUTSCENES IT'S FROM THE GOLDEN ARC MOVIES FROM 2012
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★★★★☆ 3.8/5 Before I finally started playing this game, I read all 42 volumes of Berserk (over 7,000 pages). I strongly advise against playing this game if you have a serious interest in the Berserk manga. The game is, of course, full of spoilers, and I want to emphasize that reading the Berserk manga is definitely the better experience. So, who exactly is this game for? That’s a tough question. It’s best compared to the Dynasty Warriors games but with Berserk’s excellently told story. Personally, I think the game tries to cover too much. It might have been better to develop it up to the “Eclipse Event” but with more depth. You can tell that after the Eclipse Event, too much is rushed, and things are either explained or played out too quickly. Small deviations don’t usually bother me, but I would have appreciated some additional material not found in the manga. Slaughtering thousands of enemies is definitely fun but gets repetitive over time. The bosses, in my opinion, have somewhat imprecise AI and feel more like large lumps of health points rather than challenging foes. Visually, the game is well-designed, but we have to consider that the developers didn’t have much room for creativity since they were working with established manga/anime characters. To answer the initial question: This game is more suited for hardcore Berserk fans who want to refresh their memory of the story. For anyone interested in Berserk, I strongly recommend the manga instead.
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Haven't finished the game but griffith is my favorite character I hope he doesn't betray his friends
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havent played the end but griffith is my fav hope he dosent betray his friends
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it is such a shame that this is the only new gen berserk game, i dont care if its 20 years late i want the ps2 millennium falcon ported on steam
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Online players
17
Developer
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publisher
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Release
21 Feb 2017
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