Beowulf Fact Sheet @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on August 22, 2007

News: Ubisoft's epic retelling of the epic poem-turned-movie will be ready this November.

Ubisoft is getting ready to unleash Beowulf on gamers this November alongside the new big budget movie starring Angelina Jolie, Ray Winstone and Anthony Hopkins.

They've released some new facts at the Leipzig Games Convention which can be found here:

Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Tiwak
Ship Date: November 2007
Category: Action Adventure
Rating: RP (M Expected)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PSP (PlayStation Portable), Windows PC

Description
Play Beowulf, an epic hero tormented by desire for power and glory. A slayer and a king ? torn between the nobility and brutality within him.

You are Beowulf, legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men. Arrogant, self-serving, and lustful for gold and glory, you journey to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land. But evil persists, and you succumb to its lure of even greater fame, quietly maneuvering to claim the Danish throne. As King, you must face the consequences of ambition, even as war descends on the realm. Lead your thanes into battle, slay the Titans of a dying age, and crush the enemies that threaten to annihilate both your kingdom and your people.

Only then, when you look Destiny in the eye, will you know what kind of hero you truly are?

Features

Delve even deeper into the adventure and play through 30 years of the Beowulf story not seen in the movie. Experience more of Beowulf's life and mold your own legacy.

Unlock an army of up to 12 thanes as you increase your heroic experience (by saving thanes, killing giant monsters, etc.).

Carnal Power allows you to use stronger attacks and special weapons such as pillars.

Giver orders, assign your army's position, and tailor weapons to the situation or enemy.

Use your army to trigger mechanisms (e.g., open doors) and row Drakar.

Carnal upgrades include less daze after use and prolonged use of carnal fury.

Combos, parries, and skills increase as you progress.

Grab allows you to hold on to walls or climb, as well as fight in hand-to-hand combat with enemies and giant monsters.

Use legacy experience points to gain thanes, replace weapons, and upgrade your carnal abilities.

The mystical world of Beowulf comes to life in stunning fashion. Powered by the next evolution of the award-winning YETI technology used to create the critically acclaimed Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, Beowulf delivers an unrivaled graphical experience.