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Is BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Berserk fans who want to play through its major story arcs
- Action players who enjoy fighting large groups of enemies with melee weapons
- Players who want a character-based campaign with multiple playable fighters
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking tactical battles rather than repeated large-group melee encounters may bounce off the core combat loop.
- Those looking for a compact campaign may find the coverage of multiple Berserk story arcs and character events too extensive.
- Players uninterested in the Berserk setting may not find the story presentation compelling.
Our take on BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk
Players looking for varied tactical encounters may bounce off once the central loop settles into repeated battles against large groups. The character roster adds different skills, but the main structure remains focused on Warriors-style crowd combat across the Berserk story.
What is BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk?
Play through a dark fantasy action story based on Berserk, covering the Golden Age Arc through The Hawk of the Millennium Arc.
Battles follow the Warriors-style format of confronting large groups of enemies, with Guts using his Dragon Slayer sword for cleaving and smashing attacks. The story includes fights against soldiers and monsters, scenes built from 3D models and anime movie footage, and dialogue events with members of the Band of the Hawk. Guts is joined by other playable characters as the story progresses, including companions, wizards, non-human characters, and others from the original series. Each character brings a distinct set of skills to the combat.
How BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk plays
- 01Large-Scale Battles
- Combat places the player against hundreds of soldiers and monsters in a single encounter.
- 02Guts’ Dragon Slayer
- Guts attacks with cleaving and smashing moves using his giant sword.
- 03Story Arc Coverage
- The main mode spans the Golden Age Arc and The Hawk of the Millennium Arc.
- 04Playable Character Roster
- Additional characters become controllable as the story advances, including companions, wizards, and non-human figures.
- 05Story Presentation
- Between battles, scenes use 3D models and footage reproduced from the anime movies.
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BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk: platforms & release
Is BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk worth it?
It is worth it if: berserk fans who want to play through its major story arcs. Skip it if: players seeking tactical battles rather than repeated large-group melee encounters may bounce off the core combat loop.
Where can I download BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk on?
Windows only.
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