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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

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose missions, customize characters, and use various abilities and tactics, with some freedom in approach and decision-making."

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    • Competence

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      3

      "Combat is satisfying and skill-based with varied weapons and mechanics; difficulty is generally easy but some bosses provide challenge."

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

    • Competition

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      -2

      "Currently no multiplayer or ranked modes; focus is on single-player and personal challenge rather than competing with others."

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

    • Continuation

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      2

      "Game offers replayability through extra puzzles and achievements, encouraging extended play, though some find it lengthy and occasionally frustrating."

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

    • Cooperation

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      -4

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

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    • Creativity

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      "Weapon fusion and magic customization allow some creative build options, but gameplay largely follows established Musou formula."

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    • Domination

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

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    • Escapism

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      4

      "Dark fantasy setting and immersive story provide strong escape from real life."

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

    • Expectation

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      -4

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

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

    • Experimenting

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      2

      "Players try different combos, character builds, and customization, though core gameplay is somewhat repetitive."

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    • Exploration

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      "Levels are linear and familiar; limited discovery or new area exploration."

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

    • Expression

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      2

      "Character customization through unlockable costumes allows some self-expression."

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

    • Fantasy

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      5

      "Strong dark fantasy theme with demons, magic, and mythical elements inspired by classic games and Berserk."

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

    • Fellowship

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      "No multiplayer or community features; experience is solitary and story-driven."

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

    • Growth

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      3

      "Players level up characters, unlock weapons and skills, and improve abilities through gameplay."

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

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Standard sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements; typical of hack-and-slash games."

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

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

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

    • Intimacy

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      -5

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

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

    • Leadership

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      -4

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

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

    • Progression

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      4

      "Strong progression through leveling characters, unlocking gear, and acquiring abilities."

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

    • Relaxation

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      1

      "Combat can be satisfying and cathartic but also repetitive and occasionally frustrating."

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

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory effects with gore, weapon variety, and chaotic action."

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

    • Status

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      -3

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

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

    • Story

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      4

      "Narrative immersion with adaptation of anime arcs and original story content."

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

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Some strategic elements in character builds and combat, but overall gameplay is straightforward hack-and-slash."

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

    • Thrill

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      2

      "Boss fights and higher difficulties provide moments of suspense and challenge."

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

    • Value

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      -2

      "Mixed opinions on value; some find it worth playing on sale but not at full price due to limited content and repetition."

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

    • Violence

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      5

      "High enjoyment of combat, gore, dismemberment, and brutal action."

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    • Survival

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      "Some challenge in overcoming bosses and enemies, but no strong survival or threat mechanics."

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

    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
    Similar games map

    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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026