The PlayStation 3 Raising Hell edition of Overlord enhances the original with a heaping helping of content that includes all of the downloadable content released to date.
Taking control of a mysterious figure that has inherited the legacy of the long-dead evil Overlord, the player emerges near death from the ruins of the old Overlord’s Dark Tower. Only the player’s actions will determine if they will rise to become the new all-powerful Overlord; it’s all up to how bad they want to be in order to succeed … evil or really evil! With a dark sense of humor, the game immerses players in twisted parodies of classic fantasy stories and characters. In a unique twist, players will have control over an army of an army of Minions that will use their unique skills to fetch, fight and die for their new Overlord. Throughout the game players will actively control a horde of these gremlin-like creatures that will follow every bidding no matter how whimsical or life threatening it may be.
Can evil really triumph when history says otherwise? Find out in this Overlord: Raising Hell video review.
To quote the video review: “Face it, deep down we all have a dark side. However, succumbing to it, or even embracing it, isn’t necessarily a decision we face on a daily basis. Not the case in Overlord: Raising Hell. Here you’re encouraged to be nasty. Only by burning fields, killing off the “heroes,” slaughtering sheep, and resurrecting your all-powerful tower can you truly feel what it’s like to be evil.
When things are clicking, and you possess the four distinctive types of minions, Overlord feels like a solid action adventure with fresh ideas. Commanding an army isn’t exactly a brand new theme, but it’s handled with care, and for the most part, works really well. With plenty of humor and a substantially long quest, players will be surprised at how enjoyable Overlord can be.”
Story — 8.0
Design — 7.7
Gameplay — 7.0
Presentation — 8.1
Overall — 7.4