8.7 out of 10

Darksiders

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User Score (105)

8.3
Expert Score (71)

8.1
Value for money (3)

8.4
Gameplay (13)

8.3
Graphics (13)

8.3
Sound (13)

7.9
Storyline (2)

8.8
Control (3)

8.3
Lifespan (2)

8.9

Freak Rank

118 of 1311 in PlayStation 3 Games

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good value for money, fun, gameplay, story, addictive

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9-10		(24)
7-8		(43)
5-6		(1)
3-4		(1)
1-2		(2)

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1-2		(3)

Expert Reviews

PlayDevil

8.3/10

25 February 2010
With "Darksiders" being compared to a number of other games it was always a danger that it could fall short having been unfairly compared to such titles. What Darksiders offers though is a very enjoyable game in it’s own respect backed by a solid story and some excellent visuals. Read more
- Very nice visuals, Good story, Good range of weapons
- Linear level design, Action can get a little repetitive, No multiplayer
VideoGamer.com

8.0/10

14 March 2010
Darksiders deserves attention. It's a highly entertaining adventure, with some gorgeous visuals, devilish puzzles and exciting action. Fingers crossed the sequel will build on this impressive debut. Read more
- Stylish visuals, Excellent puzzles, Old-fashioned action adventure
- Combat isn't as deep as some will want
G4

4.0/10

14 January 2010
The new year is being welcomed by a deluge of games portraying the epic struggles between ecumenical forces?Heaven and Hell, gods and man, angels and demons. One of the first "holy war" releases of the year, Darksiders, is, like the archetype it's based on, nothing new. Read more
- Gameplay is tried and true, familiar fare, Sets up a great concept for a sequel
- Apocalyptic world looks and feels uninspired, Inspiration from other games deprives it of uniqueness, Combat is technically sound, but ultimately shallow
GamePro.com

7.0/10

4 January 2010
Brought to life by comic book legend Joe Madureira, THQ's massive apocalyptic adventure offers a novel and stylish interpretation of the End of Days. Read more
- It's a surprisingly decent repackaging of elements from other games; the use of portals is especially well done.
VGChartz

8.2/10

15 March 2010
My Link x Kratos fan fictions never came out like this..... They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that’s true then the developers of God of War and Legend of Zelda must be blushing from all the compliments they’ve gotten from Darksiders. Combining the combat system, gore, and dark atmosphere of God of War with the dungeon design from Legend of Zelda seems strange until you are in the thick of it. Read more
Cheat Code Central

8.2/10

11 March 2010
If you're looking for a good action/adventure title to fill the void left by the relative dearth of games released in this genre, then Darksiders fits the bill nicely. It's an extremely technically proficient game, and it accomplishes everything that it sets out to do with flying colors. However, Darksiders only crime may be that they set their sights too low. Read more
Square-Go

8.0/10

2 February 2010
The great thing about Darksiders having so many clear influences is you get to have what you love about a great swathe of games in one place; the visceral satisfaction from God of War , the balletic combat of Devil May Cry and the gadget fuelled exploration of Zelda . These don't get in the way of each other, are all done extremely well and all feature in Darksiders . You play the game wondering why nobody mixed those things before. Read more
GamerNode

8.5/10

1 February 2010
In the end, any complaints about Vigil Games' first outing are far outweighed by the reasons to praise it. If for no other reason than its ability to seamlessly fuse the best aspects of two great formulas, Darksiders is a triumph in game design, a platform to build upon (the ending hints at a sequel!), and something everyone who truly loves video games should try, because you'll likely love it. Read more
WorthPlaying

9.0/10

29 January 2010
Darksiders is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry. Read more
Playstation Illustrated

9.5/10

16 January 2010
Darksiders is a game that starts off feeling like another God of War clone, but it isn't long before its depths are revealed and the game ends up becoming a much more deep action-RPG more in the vein of The Legend of Zelda . Because of this hidden depth, the game ends up being a great and surprising experience. Darksiders does a superb job of portraying a world a century after the apocalypse filled with modern cities turned to ruin, walking dead and demons of Hell. Read more