The world of rock and metal has lost a very dear friend, none other than Ozzy Osbourne, the famous leader of the band Black Sabbath. Following his death yesterday at the age of 76, many fans decided to turn to a unique game, in order to pay tribute to him and rediscover a universe ruled by the underworld.
The announcement of his passing came yesterday, when his family shared a statement on social networks. And it comes just days after a farewell concert in Birmingham, which raised £140 million for charity, including the fight against Parkinson's disease, which had affected Ozzy Osbourne.
Many messages of tribute flooded social networks in the wake of this news. But some fans decided to do it in a different way, and turned to the game Brütal Legend, released in 2009.
In this beat 'em all game, rated 82% on Metacritic for Xbox 360, you play as a character named Eddie Riggs, a rocker played by Jack Black who stops at nothing. You'll also have Clementine, your trusty guitar, in your company.
As for its universe, it mixes heavy metal and fantasy, and you are elected by the Rock Gods to eliminate all the demons that have invaded the Earth, in order to save mankind. So it's hardly surprising to find the late Ozzy Osbourne in this world, which he would certainly have enjoyed.
As for his role in Brütal Legend, he gives his recognizable voice to the immortal Guardian of Metal. It's worth noting that he's commonly referred to as the Keeper of Timeless Secrets, a reference to the singer's nickname, Prince of Darkness. However, his role doesn't stop there, as he's also a merchant you can visit from time to time to upgrade your guitar and your axe called Separator, allowing you to interact with this music legend.
So, if you'd like to discover or rediscover this video game, it's available on Xbox One and Series for $2.99. And if you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you can get it for free. Please note that the offer ends in eight days.
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JeuxVideo.com (in French)












