

The Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X versions were released Novemand December 14, 2010, respectively via Steam. It was first released on Septemon the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network and then on Septemon the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. Extraterrestrial aliens are also introduced as a new enemy.ĭeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue was announced August 23, 2010, shortly after the release of its predecessor, DeathSpank. Thongs of Virtue includes modern and sci-fi elements, including ranged weapons such as automatic firearms. After defeating the final boss, the player can continue to play in the environment, with money in the form of green currency rather than gold coins. In addition to the thirty-three main quests, players have the option of performing a total of 79 side quests. It contains from 8 to 12 hours of gameplay depending on choices made during gameplay. The game is being designed to be playable in short segments, and has three difficulty levels.

Advanced dialog options, similar to LucasArts' Monkey Island series, also play a large part in unfolding the game's story. Gameplay is similar to Diablo, featuring hundreds of pieces of armor and weapons. Critics enjoyed the continued humor, visual design and gameplay from the original game, however some critics felt that it was not different enough from the first game.Īs with DeathSpank, the gameplay world of DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue is cylinder-shaped and is rendered without load screens as the player explores its unique goings-on. Xbox Live Arcade sales exceeded 54,000 units in 2011. Initial sales have been strong, with the Xbox 360 version selling nearly 32,000 units and the PlayStation 3 version nearly 39,000 units in 2010. Gilbert described DeathSpank as being "Act I" in the story, and Thongs of Virtue as being "Acts II and III".Ĭritics received the game with generally positive reviews. The first half of the series, entitled DeathSpank was first released on July 13, 2010. The game is the second of a two-part series, and the story begins immediately after the end of the first title.

The Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X versions were released Novemand December 14, 2010, respectively via Steam.ĭeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue follows the titular character DeathSpank as he searches for the six mystical Thongs of Virtue. Thongs of Virtue was released on Septemon the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network and on Septemon the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. The game adds new environments, modernized weapons, increased boss fights, and a new multiplayer character. DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue is an action role-playing game by game designer Ron Gilbert and is the sequel to DeathSpank.
