Abstract: The number of games out now that allow you to wander through a post-apocalyptic wasteland are numerous, and there doesn’t seem to be any sign of them letting up anytime soon. Then a game comes along that not only lets you wander around a world destro...
Abstract: Usually when I review a game I'm more apt to give credit to developers that come up with new systems, new ideas, and new ways of improving upon existing genres. That said, Darksiders is pretty much unabashedly taking sections and mechanics of already e...
Abstract: Let's get this out of the way right now: Darksiders could be the most derivative game I've played in years. There's a fine line between inspiration and grand theft game design, and developer Vigil Games' debut comes dangerously close to stepping over i...
Brutal, satisfying combat, Inspired Zelda puzzles, 15 hours of content.
Combat relies on the same combos, Needless padding towards the end,
Beyond Darksiders action aficionados also have SEGA's Bayonetta and EA's Dante's Inferno to look forward to at the start of 2010, however Vigil Studios and THQ title manages to stand on its own with an inspired blend of its influences. A surpr...
Abstract: While plenty of games are set in a postapocalyptic wasteland, not many let you participate in the actual end of the world. In the case of Darksiders, this is precisely where the action begins. Influenced by games like God of War and The Legend of Zelda...
Fun, fluid, and brutal combat, Plenty of satisfying puzzles to solve, Constant rewards keep you wanting to play, Large world to explore with a lengthy single-player campaign
Controls are overly complicated and sometimes unresponsive, Absurd and meager story
An uproariously fun and enjoyable post-Apocalyptic adventure that is a little too familiar at times. ...
Just as War is on a quest to alter how he's perceived, it seems Darksiders itself is on a quest for its own identity. It draws heavily from mechanics established in the 3D Legend of Zelda games and mixes in a forgiving combat system along with element...
Abstract: Darksiders has seemingly been in development forever. Once I heard about the title, I was immediately interested in it thanks in large part to my adoration of one of the Darksiders’ creators, Joe Madureira. As more and more information about the game w...
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Published: 2010-01-01, Author: Anthony , review by: gamespy.com
Clever environmental puzzles; combat is fun, with lots of combos and items to help it feel varied.
