Summary: Although it can prove mildly entertaining at points, Conan ultimately ends up feeling like an uninspired clone of Sony’s superior God of War series.
Excerpt: " Is that the new God of War game? " asks a visitor to the office last week. " No ," I reply. " It's the Conan game. It does look a lot like God of War though .
Pros: Very bloody, Impressive move list
Cons: Boss encounters can annoy, Feels a little rushed
Excerpt: Conan was made for the God of War treatment. While other games of this type resort to some sort of hocus-pocus to sell their protagonists' inhuman fighting prowess,...
Summary: At around $60, it is difficult to recommend such a short game for purchase. But if you need some mindless violence in your gaming collection, or an action romp that can...
Summary: Conan's latest adventure may have plenty of topless women, but that doesn't make it exciting.
Pros: Combat system relies more on timing than button mashing; character models ook great; fights are bloody and full of limb removal; weapon system is great fun; stays true...
Cons: Sound glitches abound; serious clipping issues; made me sick of seeing topless "maidens"; boss fights end up as more of a chore than anything; storyline feels more lik...
Conclusion: If you liked God of War then Conan is worth checking out. This game has an easy learning curve and a story that should please fans of the Conan series.
Excerpt: Conan , from THQ and developer Nihilistic, is a brutal action game where players take the role of the mightiest warrior ever, Conan the Barbarian!