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The Darkness II
8.3 out of 10

The Darkness II

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Overall 7
7.0

The Darkness II Review

Maclife
21 June 2012
  • Excerpt: The word “visceral” is thrown around the games industry an awful lot, but in the case of The Darkness II—a gore-filled shooter more than happy to cover your vantage point
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Overall 7
7.0

The Darkness II Review

VideoGamer.com
16 March 2012
  • Excerpt: The Darkness II begins with Jackie Estacado, 23-year-old mob boss and current possessor of demonic force The Darkness, saying he will never awaken his dormant
  • Pros: Darkness powers are good fun, The Darkling
  • Cons: Levels lack creativity, Characters are flat
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Overall 8
7.5
Design 9
8.5
Gameplay 8
8.0
Graphics 7
7.0
Sound 8
8.0

Expert Review

Game Freaks 365
16 March 2012
  • Excerpt: When The Darkness first launched in 2007, gamers found themselves stepping into the shoes of Jackie Estacado.
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Overall 8
8.0

The Darkness II review

GamesRadar
12 March 2012
  • Summary: Jackie Estacado and his demon friends return for another bloody, occult rampage through New York
  • Pros: Demon-arm executions are incredibly fun, Involving, well-written plot and characters, Gun selection is limited, but satisfying
  • Cons: Gunfights can get repetitive toward the end, Ends on a frustrating cliffhanger, Occasional sound glitches mar the audio
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

Realm of Gaming
6 March 2012
  • Excerpt: What 2K Games was thinking when they decided to create a game that combined Italian mafia themes with Matrix style gun fighting and AVP style demon-headed arms granted by
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Overall 8
7.5

PS3 Review - 'The Darkness II'

WorthPlaying
4 March 2012
  • Summary: Set two years after the conclusion of the original, The Darkness II breaks the conventional FPS model with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, allowing players to slash,
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Overall 7
7.0

The Darkness II

High-Def Digest
14 February 2012
  • Excerpt: Released during June 2007 by Starbreeze Studios and 2K Games, The Darkness quickly became a hit among both critics and consumers alike.
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Overall 8
7.5

The Darkness II Review

PlayStation Universe
9 February 2012
  • Summary: A bloody and entertaining experience that offers a nice break from traditional war-style first-person shooters, The Darkness II may be a bit too linear and short for
  • Pros: Quad-wielding combat is a joy, Some strong narrative elements, Co-op mode extends the experience
  • Cons: A bit too linear, Very short campaign, Graphics sometimes get muddy
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Overall 8
8.0

Review: The Darkness II Crafts a Convincing World That Fits Alongside Its Violent Tone

1UP
7 February 2012
  • Summary: Developer Digital Extreme's Darkness sequel is equally parts inspired as it is bloody.
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

G4
7 February 2012
  • Excerpt: The Darkness 2 is a smart, beautiful, exhilarating slice of horror-action mayhem with combat, art direction, and acting being noticeably enhanced since its predecessor.
  • Pros: Balanced, flexible combat, Gorgeous graphic novel aesthetic, Great dialogue and acting, Intriguing story. . .until the end
  • Cons: Story eventually loses its way, Poor boss fights, Weak multiplayer
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