Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP SP3 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo à 2.2 GHz ou AMD Athlon 64 à 2.2 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 Go de RAM Carte graphique : GeForce 220, Radeon 4550 ou Intel HD 3000 comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo DirectX® : DirectX 9.0c Disque dur : 4 Go d'espace disque disponible Son : Carte son compatible DirectX Autres prérequis : Connexion Internet haut débit
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 7 Processeur : Intel i5 Duo 2.5 GHz, ou AMD FX 3.5 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 Go de RAM Carte graphique : GeForce 650, Radeon 7000 comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo DirectX® : DirectX 9.0c Disque dur : 4 Go d'espace disque disponible Son : Carte son compatible DirectX Autres prérequis : Connexion Internet haut débit
Brutal Legend
Brutal Legend’s metal‑driven soundtrack hooks players from the first beat, with 99 positive audio mentions out of 101. 93 % of all Steam reviews are positive and the game retains a 99 % positive rate even among those who put in over 25 hours. Players who love 1990s nostalgia and action‑adventure enjoy a polished but occasionally clunky experience.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 114 | 83 | 17 | 14 |
| Audio / music | 101 | 99 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 62 | 59 | 1 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 35 | 32 | 1 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 4 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 13, 2013 · All-time low: €1.49 (Nov 25, 2015)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 59 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Audio: 99 positive mentions out of 101
- Story: 59 positive mentions out of 62
- Gameplayšk: 83 positive mentions out of 114
- Graphics: 32 positive mentions out of 35
- Content: 9 positive mentions out of 10
Weaknesses
- Performance: 3 negative mentions out of 5
- UI: 3 negative mentions out of 4
- Multiplayer: 3 negative mentions out of 4
- Bugs: 4 negative mentions out of 4
Who is it for?
Fans of classic 90s action‑adventure titles, metal music lovers, and players who appreciate a robust soundtrack will find this game rewarding. Those who prioritize flawless technical performance or smooth multiplayer may feel disappointed.
Is Brutal Legend worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 93% of 20,277 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Audio. Current price: 14,99€.
Verdict
Brutal Legend shines with its audio and storytelling, delivering a nostalgic, action‑packed experience that keeps many players engaged for hours. However, performance hiccups and a few UI quirks temper the overall polish. If you’re a music‑centric gamer who loves retro vibes, it’s well worth the price, but expect some technical rough edges.
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