I haven't played the game yet though my husband says it is very good. It sort of drops you in to the middle of the story and doesn't tell you why you start getting attacked. As soon as I play I'll let you guys know what I think.

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Your girlfriend has gone mad. To cure her affliction, you must slash your way through hundreds of grisly enemies and bosses, lift a town's plague, and restore the land. Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage--Prima's Official Strategy Guide gives you valuable strategies for surviving every enemy, secrets for each gory level, full weapons and stats lists, and tips on all deadly fighting combinations and moves. Become a hero in this medieval-style action/adventure game with the help of Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage--Prima's Official Strategy Guide.