8.6 out of 10

Darksiders

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User Score (190)

8.4
Expert Score (102)

8.2
Value for money (7)

8.9
Features (2)

9.4
Sound quality (4)

8.4
Gameplay (36)

8.5
Graphics (39)

8.3
Sound (31)

8.4
Storyline (2)

8.8
Control (3)

8.5
Lifespan (7)

9.1
Overall quality (2)

9.4
Playability (2)

8.5
Replay value (3)

6.8
Singleplayer (3)

8.6
Game depth (3)

9.1
Funfactor (3)

5.9

Freak Rank

151 of 2236 in Xbox 360 Games

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Pros & Cons

fun, fluid, brutal combat, gameplay, story

Score Distribution

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9-10		(31)
7-8		(68)
5-6		(3)
3-4		(0)
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Expert Reviews

GameCritics.com

2 days ago
approved the sandworm room? As someone who talks about games every day, it was impossible to avoid noticing that when the topic of Darksiders comes up, the first thing out of anyone's mouth is to mention The Legend of Zelda . Read more
- Beautifully cohesive and flows at a smooth, fast pace.
- Azrael's dungeon is too sloggy.
Bright Hub

8.0/10

23 March 2010
Review of the action-adventure button masher Darksiders. The player takes control of the Horseman War in a post-apocalyptic Earth. He is accused of causing the end of man and sets out clear his name. Read more
Xbox Evolved

8.0/10

23 January 2010
There's absolutely no reason for you to not check out Vigil Games' Darksiders. Joe Mad's artistry mixed in with game elements from many of your favorite franchises equals yet another good entry into the action adventure genre... Read more
- Successful blend of various game elements, unique world and character design, fluid combat
- Not very challenging, boss battles that don't live up to the suspense
Hooked Gamers

9.0/10

15 January 2010
Darksiders is, by far, one of the best hack-n-slash titles to come out in recent years and is a remarkable first effort from Vigil. That’s not to say it’s a godsend, but if you’re looking for something that screams... Read more
- Enticing story, great Zelda feel without the Nintendo branding.
- Repetitive battles, forced backtracking.
ActionTrip

8.6/10

14 January 2010
Struggling to be as open-minded as possible and upholding at least a shred of journalistic integrity (which, I realize, I've never had), I'd like to criticize this game for doing precious little to advance gaming as we know Read more
- Darksiders hinges upon every game you've ever played in your life, but it does so with dignity and style, with splendid character animation, great artwork, top-notch music, sounds and voiceovers, topping it all off with ch...
- Players won't feel the need to make use of all the weapons and abilities at War's disposal, It sponges off of just about every gameplay concept ever designed, frequent backtracking makes the experience longer than necessary.