DeathSpank

July 13, 2010 Hothead Games Electronic Arts
Fighting Role-playing (RPG) Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Indie
PS3 Linux PC Mac X360
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This game follows the thong-tastic adventures of a misguided hero named DeathSpank. Comic fans will recognize DeathSpank as a character that first appeared on writer Ron Gilbert's Grumpy Gamer website in a series of animated comics he penned with long-time creative collaborator, Clayton Kauzlaric.
Storyline

For uncounted years, DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden. DeathSpank has long searched for a powerful artifact called….The Artifact. Forged by unknown hands for unknown purposes some unknown time in the past, The Artifact is now within DeathSpank’s reach. What is The Artifact?
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79.3
Critic Score
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Game Info

Release Date July 13, 2010
Developer Hothead Games
Publisher Electronic Arts
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Comedy
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