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Darksiders

First seen: 8 december 2009

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  • User Score (161)
    8.5 8.5 from 161 reviewers
  • Expert Score (60)
    8.3 8.3 from 60 reviewers
  • Gameplay (101)
    9.5 9.5 from 101 reviewers
  • Graphics (105)
    8.9 8.9 from 105 reviewers
  • Sound (106)
    9.0 9.0 from 106 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    9.9 9.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (2)
    7.4 7.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (4)
    9.4 9.4 from 4 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • familiar fare, beautifully detailed world, stylish visuals, puzzles are just right, fantastic art design
  • noticeable screen, absurd and meager story, forced backtracking, combat is technically sound, not very challenging

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  1. Darksiders

    Reviewer: GameSpot
    6 January 2010

    Darksiders unapologetically borrows gameplay ideas and mechanics from all over the spectrum and is constantly cramming new ones in all the way up to the very end. While it's not innovative by any stretch of the imagination, neither is it entirely derivative, as these myriad features not only gel together surprisingly well, but when put together even feel fresh again. Though it's hobbled by a disappointing story and excessively complex controls (as well as some technical... Read more

  2. Darksiders

    Reviewer: DailyJoypad.co.uk
    22 January 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    On the same day that Darksiders hit stores across the UK a certain other hack-and-slash action game from SEGA made itself available. With the average gamer’s January budget never being a strong one, and Bayonetta being screamed about the most, Darksiders was certainly starting to look a little overshadowed to say the least. Even for me, when both games arrived at DailyJoypad HQ for review, it was SEGA’s title that I wanted to get stuck into the most. But then it came... Read more

  3. Darksiders Review

    Reviewer: Game-Pad.net
    26 January 2010
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    Overall Darksiders is a complete and utter surprise. I don't think anyone could have predicted just how well the title would turn out. The whole game takes elements from other titles and merges them together to form a completely cohesive solid experience. The game is fantastically paced and will keep you interested from start to finish. The combat, although simple when compared to other pure combat games in the genre, is extremely satisfying and robust. Finally,... Read more

  4. Darksiders Reviewed

    Reviewer: Britxbox
    27 January 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    You have to wonder what kind of affect being released on the same day as Bayonetta had. You also have to wonder what THQ was playing at when they marketed the game as a hack and slash. Darksiders is an action adventure that borrows heavily from established franchises and dresses all these elements with a strong art style and cool premise. You play as War, one of the horsemen of the apocalypse. The stylish intro sequence explains how the legions of Heaven and Hell have... Read more

  5. Darksiders

    Reviewer: allaboutgames.co.uk
    6 May 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    These minor gripes aside, the level of quality in Darksiders really astounded me and you can certainly see the effort that the developers at Vigil Games have put into the game. The post-apocalyptic world they have crafted is brimming with details, both in terms of the character designs and the small effects littered throughout the game. Unfortunately, we didn't get to play to see these effects a second time as there isn't much of a replayability factor, with only the... Read more

  1. Darksiders

    Reviewer: [anonymous], Metacritic
    22 January 2010
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    gorgeous environment, completely immersed great balance of game progression The main character, WAR, has the coolest attitude with all the demons. a very solid 9+ Read more

  2. The worse experience

    Reviewer: Amazon
    25 June 2010
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    I bougth this game but the seller "mix up" my order and make a mistake of send me another game. i do not return it thinking that "jeff" can do another mistake and this can became worse for me... so i wanted, i bought it, but i dont receive it, it feels like i lost my money...but i cannot be confidence with this kind of providers whom can cost you more than a simple videogame purchase... unexpected traumatic situation and uncofortable frustaiting income. very bad work! :( Read more

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