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BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3 • 2017

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Quick resume

Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Faithful berserk story and characters
    • Satisfying hack and slash combat
    • Multiple playable characters and customization
    • Immersive dark fantasy atmosphere
    • Endless eclipse mode for replayability

    Cons

    • Repetitive gameplay and missions
    • Limited number of playable characters
    • Poor boss fight design and camera issues
    • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
    • Performance and optimization issues on pc

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Value.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose from multiple characters and customize equipment and skills, but story missions mostly lock to Guts, limiting freedom."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat involves skillful combo execution and character progression; boss fights can be challenging especially on harder difficulties."

    • Competition
      -2

      "No multiplayer or ranked modes; focus is on single-player experience and personal progression without direct competition."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Includes Endless Eclipse mode and replayability with multiple characters, encouraging extended play beyond story."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Single-player only with no cooperative multiplayer or team-based gameplay."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize characters with accessories and builds, but gameplay follows established musou formula."

    • Domination
      -3

      "No evidence of power over others or social dominance; interactions are individual and respectful."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Dark fantasy setting and immersive story provide strong escape from real life, especially for Berserk fans."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and fandom, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players can try different characters, combos, and equipment builds, though core gameplay is repetitive."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Levels are mostly linear and repetitive with limited new areas to discover."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization through accessories and costumes allows some self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong dark fantasy narrative and setting based on Berserk manga with supernatural elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "No multiplayer or community features; experience is solitary."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players level up characters, unlock new moves and equipment, and improve skills."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of hack and slash games with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and missions; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership or group management mechanics; player controls only their character."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through leveling, equipment upgrades, and unlocking characters and abilities."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Combat can be satisfying and cathartic but repetitive gameplay and difficult bosses may cause frustration."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and auditory effects provide stimulating combat experience with gore and dramatic music."

    • Status
      -3

      "No social recognition or multiplayer ranking; achievements are personal and not publicly visible."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative immersion with story faithful to manga, including cutscenes and character development."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some tactical elements in equipment and skill builds, but core gameplay is straightforward hack and slash."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Boss fights and higher difficulties provide suspense and challenge, though some fights are frustrating."

    • Value
      -2

      "Mixed opinions on price; many recommend buying on sale due to repetitive gameplay and limited content."

    • Violence
      5

      "High enjoyment of combat, gore, dismemberment, and brutal action consistent with Berserk themes."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some challenge in avoiding death in boss fights and Endless Eclipse mode, but main story is easy."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026