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Darksiders

First seen: 18 february 2008

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  • User Score (22)
    9.0 9.0 from 22 reviewers
  • Expert Score (53)
    8.3 8.3 from 53 reviewers
  • Gameplay (12)
    8.8 8.8 from 12 reviewers
  • Graphics (18)
    8.9 8.9 from 18 reviewers
  • Sound (18)
    8.7 8.7 from 18 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    9.5 9.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (2)
    8.0 8.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (2)
    9.0 9.0 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • not elves, clever bosses puzzles, old fashioned action adventure, clever environmental puzzles, good range of weapons
  • combat system needs improvement, poorly mapped controls, not many original ideas, hardly original, linear level design

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Reviews of Darksiders

  1. It's South or the West side...

    Reviewer: Game Revolution
    4 January 2010
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    Darksiders is a title that takes a lot of bold risks and almost all of them pay off, but it's not without it's share of technical issues. While it may have the drive to run with the big dogs, it lacks the final polish that one would hope for. Nonetheless, if you're looking for something adventurous that's a little more grown-up than an elf boy in green tights, War is your man. Read more

  2. Reviewer: VideoGamer.com
    8 January 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    Darksiders deserves attention. As a new franchise it does so many things right and should find a place for itself in a massively crowded market. If War was a more engaging character and the combat more refined, Darksiders would stand as one of the early contenders for game of the year. Even so, it's a highly entertaining, 15 hour plus adventure, with some gorgeous visuals, devilish puzzles and exciting action. Fingers crossed the no doubt planned sequel will build on... Read more

  3. Darksiders

    Reviewer: Thunderbolt Games
    19 January 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Playing Darksiders over the Christmas break, I couldn’t help feeling somewhat of a Scrooge. Its protagonist, War, is one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and isn’t keen on partaking in any celebratory festivities. A world away from the cheery chubster that loves to bring joy to children across the globe, the only present War hands out is a stern beating to those who cross his path. And just like Santa, he too has a delivery mission to complete, starting with... Read more

  4. Darksiders Review

    Reviewer: PlayDevil
    25 February 2010
    Overall 8
    8.3
    Gameplay 7
    7.4
    Graphics 9
    8.8
    Sound 8
    8.2
    Storyline 8
    8.4
     

    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

  5. Darksiders PS3 Review

    Reviewer: Console Obsession
    29 May 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Both Zelda and God of War are some of gaming’s most revered of franchises; and as a result they’ve been imitated, but their mechanics have rarely appeared side by side as a concoction in a single game. Darksiders, though, is a hybrid of the two games and could almost be their child, if such a thing were possible. Read more

  1. Darksiders

    Reviewer: gamerguy, MyPS3
    2 February 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    In Darksiders, the first game effort from Vigil Games, you play as War, the 2nd of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse from the Bible's Book of Revelation. It starts of with a great video sequence, then you start playing it in a 3rd-person perceptive one-century later. You are 'accused' of taking part in the premature Armageddon, when neither of the seven seals are broken, and set out to find the one responsible. The gameplay is very similar to Legend of Zelda series in... Read more

  2. Darksiders (PS3): War, what's he good for? Causing destruction

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    22 April 2010

    Summary: every action fan should give it a try Read more

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