Lengthy load times further irritate us, as do mysteriously floating weapons and characters that aimlessly walk into walls or repeatedly execute the same attacks. The lion, for example, swipes at Conan three times, then keeps performing the action, and while we love the big breasted ladies, the stupid dance they do whenever Conan busts them free probably demeans women. There's definitely that "men are strong, women are weak" vibe. With that said, THQ worked with the Conan source material, and you'll make of that what you will.

It's difficult to take offense, however, as you fire catapults at ships, set people's huts on fire and square off (and bludgeon) large beasts. Yeah, the game uses the archaic "hit that switch to activate that statue" template, and God of War fans will criticize THQ for copying Sony's franchise (right down to collecting glowing orbs), but Conan kicks a lot of ass and stands out as one of 2007's guiltiest pleasures, but as a rental. Its glitches and standard issue design make it unfit stand amongst the best action games. Just accept it for what it is, grab two axes and chop soldiers to ribbons. Do it for the ladies. Do it for country. Most importantly, do it for Crom.