Abstract: Since the release of The Darkness in 2007, Jackie Estacado and his comic book world have seen some significant alterations. Digital Extremes have taken over development duties from Starbreeze Studios, a move that paves the way for something a little bi...
Abstract: Ever want to play a demon tentacle simulation game? Well then The Darkness II is for you — if you add good storytelling, tight combat, and tearing apart bodies. Digital Extremes and 2K Games did an awesome job improving on the first game's combat, and whi...
Abstract: The Darkness II is a shooter. OK, so that seems a pretty odd statement to make: Of course The Darkness II is a shooter! But in this sequel's case, it's an important point to consider. The Darkness (the original game) had the feel of an adventure. Sure,...
Abstract: When someone is said to have a darkness inside them, it’s usually meant figuratively. Not so with Jackie Estecado, the leader of a New York crime family who also plays host to an evil, ageless entity known as “The Darkness.” Jackie's locked into an abu...
Abstract: The original ‘The Darkness’ was created by Starbreeze Studios back in 2007, based on a comic book of the same title. It features a young mafia hitman by the name of Jackie Estacado on his 21st birthday; targeted for assassination by the don of a New Yo...
Abstract: When 2K games announced last year that they were publishing a sequel to the well-received video game adaptation of Top Cow's The Darkness comics, the news that original developer Starbreeze had been replaced by Dark Sector developer Digital Extremes, the ...
Great art style; well-paced; interesting storyline; extensive weapon upgrades.
The game is a bit short.
The Darkness II isn't a very long game - you'll probably be finished in about six to seven hours - nor is it as innovative as its predecessor. In spite of this, the few hours you spend with it is a blast and you'll get a solid shooter with a very good...
No Jackie, I don’t think this is what the biology teacher meant when he said ‘binary fission’. The Darkness II offers the player an immersive experience, easily allowing you empathize with Jackie and to step into his shoes to pursue vengeance. The plo...
