Overlord: Raising Hell Reviews
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Overlord: Raising Hell is probably one of the best games currently available on PS3, blessed with clever design, engaging characters, sharp dialogue and a moreish appeal that drags you through even when the going gets tough. The skillful melding of action-adventure with strategic puzzle elements marks it out as something distinct, and it's got cult hit written all over it. In such situations I'm often tempted to make pleading faces that you give it a try, because you might find, as I did, that it's a rare treat: an under-hyped, extremely enjoyable, thoroughly evil gem of a game. So let's hope that number down there gets you interested. Go forth and do my bidding.
The second is at 1UP with no score:
A few occasional framerate issues arise when the draw distance is large or when a lot of characters are onscreen, but this doesn't significantly impede progress. You ought to at least give Raising Hell a rental, as the expanded content adds plenty of value to an already good game. Besides, I can't think of a better way to indulge that evil streak in all of us.
The third is at Console Monster with a score of 83%:
What we have here is the definitive edition of Overlord. It is however, kind of annoying that it has been released at a full retail price, especially when you consider the time the game has been out on the 360 already. I feel that perhaps a reduced price (like the recently released Lost Planet: Colonies Edition) would have suited the game better. Aside from the price, this is a great, innovative game and it deserves to be played.
And the fourth is at PSX Extreme with a score of 8.1/10:
Overlord: Raising Hell is a very good hack n' slash game with a concept that you don't see very often. Having an army of 50 characters following you around wrecking havoc on nearly everything and everyone in sight can be a ton of fun. Even though it isn't the deepest game, the journey is still enjoyable and fans of games like Boulder's Gate should really like it, as well. Watching your tower evolve and gaining power over the lands further enhances the experience. Overlord may not be the most dazzling game you'll play this year, but it is one of the freshest in execution. Gamers looking for an adventure to embark on shouldl pick this one up.
