Electronic Arts has today revealed details about multiplayer for upcoming rock n’ roll action gameBrütal Legend. Billed as a “four versus four skirmish,” action will blend with strategy to create something that’s hopefully a little different from your average online frag-fest.
Here’s the skinny from EA’s press release:
Multiplayer:Four-versus-four “skirmish” multiplayer marries action combat with a strategic unit-control mechanic. As the leader of one of the factions in the game, direct your armies in a Battle of the Bands where the trophy is survival, and even take your battle online over Xbox LIVE.
I want this game for its single-player, but if the multiplayer is any good, I’ll definitely take it. If you get to play as Lemmy, then I’ll be tempted to buytwocopies. Hit the jump for the full press release, and join me in salivating over this excellent looking game.
Jack Black stars as Eddie Riggs, a roadie who’s sucked into a mythical Age of Rock to fight evil, liberate an army of headbangers from a life of oppression, find love, and discover his life’s purpose. Heavy stuff until one realizes the universe ofBrütal Legendhas sprung from the mind of legendary game director Tim Schafer.
Brütal Legendmarries visceral action combat with open-world freedom, set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap. It’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which is full of imitation cover bands. The game is brought to life through a spate of chrome, leather, rocker babes, epic music, fire-breathing/stud-wearing beasts, mountains made of guitar amps, and more. Follow Eddie as he embarks on a tour of epic destruction with an axe, a guitar, and his minions as he commands the power of rock in epic band battles. It’s lighter-flicking awesomeness that will melt your face clean off.
