Darksiders Genesis

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 290 Ratings

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  1. Gohax
    Dec 13, 2019
    8
    DARKSIDERS GENESIS is a prequel to the series and sets up the stage for darksiders 1 plus we can finally play our boy strife

    story: the council gives war and strife a task to defeat the demon lords that are posing a threat to humanity and with the help of some say friendly faces you start your adventure to save humanity pros: the new diablo like game play is weird but a warm    DARKSIDERS GENESIS is a prequel to the series and sets up the stage for darksiders 1 plus we can finally play our boy strife

    story: the council gives war and strife a task to defeat the demon lords that are posing a threat to humanity and with the help of some say friendly faces you start your adventure to save humanity

    pros:

    the new diablo like game play is weird but a warm welcome to the series it brings something new to the table and still retains the hack and slash plus puzzle game play we know and love

    the commentary between strife and war really feels authentic and brings more character development to both of them as you get to know them more

    split screen and co op are a some what of a main feature although you can solo the game it is recommended to play it with another friend

    the art style really shines even if the camera angel is diablo like you can still notice all the small details and all the background stuff

    the horse riding is back after i complained about it in my darksiders 3 review and some maps are purposefully made for you to ride your horse as much as you can

    they brought back war with all the combos skills and stats he had at the first darksiders and some how made him even more bad ass

    the boss fights are unique creative and everyone of them is different plus every boss has his own area to fight them in

    the endgame in this game is mainly collecting hidden stuff doing secret puzzles and 100% the arena either than that there is nothing

    the game has somewhat of a replay value because you can play the game just for its game-play over and over

    cons:

    some mini bosses are just super recycled to the point of the game even poking fun at that and at some point you can just shoot a red barrel and one shot them

    the map is total trash and barely even helps you navigate

    performance issues such as bugs frame drops and i even experienced 1 hard crash

    the way they made strife in this game felt like he is really weak yes you can switch bullet types and you have a powered up mode but it still felt like not enough and most of the time i played with war although i really wanted to play with my boy strife

    i finished the game after 12 hours which is really short and i really wished that the game would have been longer

    in conclusion the main reason they made this game is budget issues as the developer said but somehow the managed even with a low budget to pull it off and create an awesome solid game which brings me to the final score which is a 8 out of 10 it almost dropped to a 7 but the game is charming and i really do want to the support the studio who made it    … Expand
  2. Wolfenstein51
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    A solid 8. It would have been a 9, but there are some huge spikes in difficulty during boss fights. A really fun isometric action RPG with cool upgrades.
  3. Funn
    Dec 19, 2019
    8
    The game is good, but why Darksiders? It feels like they made it in Darksiders universe just to make more people buy it. I have mixed feelings about it. It would be better as a standalone game, a new brand or anything fresh. But if you don't mind milking Darksiders and 'expanding' its universe then yes, you can buy it. I had some good time, but after some time I felt tired. This isn't yourThe game is good, but why Darksiders? It feels like they made it in Darksiders universe just to make more people buy it. I have mixed feelings about it. It would be better as a standalone game, a new brand or anything fresh. But if you don't mind milking Darksiders and 'expanding' its universe then yes, you can buy it. I had some good time, but after some time I felt tired. This isn't your Darksiders, it is just called Darksiders.… Expand
  4. Skaamit
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    This was fun and fascinating. I love this «Darksiders». A good adventure and a fresh point of view on the franchise.

    But not technically part is no very best. A lot of bugs and problems. And the bad Russian localization of text. I hope the game will be fixed.
  5. alchahirr
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    핵앤슬래쉬 장르를 원한다면 사서 할만한 가치가 있는 게임입니다. 게임 볼륨은 그닥 크지 않지만 몇일 즐기기엔 좋습니다. 스프라이트라는 캐릭터가 너무 맘에 드네요
  6. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Came out of nowhere and it suprised me a lot. I didnt expect this but it was great. Its short which is a good thing here and is fun diablo game with combat from previous darksiders titles. Theres a nice skill tree and skills progression system. But arena feels unnecessary and lazily done. Also the **** platforming puzzles in this game are pain to do.
  7. MarkusCreed
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Darksiders Genesis ha fin da subito dato l’impressione di essere un titolo solido, che sancisce il ritorno a casa del suo creatore e soddisfa sotto certi aspetti gli appassionati della serie. Il proporre una visuale diversa, ossia quella isometrica, fornisce una sensazione di freschezza al videogioco senza snaturare gli elementi più tradizionali della vecchia formula ludica. Attenzione:Darksiders Genesis ha fin da subito dato l’impressione di essere un titolo solido, che sancisce il ritorno a casa del suo creatore e soddisfa sotto certi aspetti gli appassionati della serie. Il proporre una visuale diversa, ossia quella isometrica, fornisce una sensazione di freschezza al videogioco senza snaturare gli elementi più tradizionali della vecchia formula ludica. Attenzione: non è assolutamente un titolo perfetto e, se devo enunciare qualche altro difetto, non posso tacere sulla presenza di sporadici bug. Non mi riferisco a nulla di davvero invalidante, ma comunque fastidioso, tanto che quelli riscontrati nella mia partita si risolvevano tornando al menù iniziale e ricaricando il salvataggio dal checkpoint. In sostanza, al netto delle sue debolezze, Darksiders Genesis rappresenta un punto di ripartenza per la serie piuttosto che un vero punto di arrivo.… Expand
  8. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    Darksiders Genesis
    Just a little too much
    Darksiders Genesis as the name hints at is a prequel to the darksiders series.. the story of before hell was released on earth and can be played either solo or with a friend.. Here you play as 2 of the four horseman, strife and the returning war from the original darksiders… Right off the bat youll notice this isn’t your typical darksiders    Darksiders Genesis
    Just a little too much
    Darksiders Genesis as the name hints at is a prequel to the darksiders series.. the story of before hell was released on earth and can be played either solo or with a friend..
    Here you play as 2 of the four horseman, strife and the returning war from the original darksiders…
    Right off the bat youll notice this isn’t your typical darksiders game.. this is a top down hack and slash game with light puzzle elements thrown in… hopefully we will still get a solo strife game bcause in genesis he shares the spotlight with war, and by the games end I feel as though war ends up stealing this spotlight…
    Her in darksiders genesis you essentially go forward sometimes on horseback, most of the time on foot to take down enemies, throw switches and make your way to the end of a level to take down its boss and move on… it’s the same hook for all 13 hours of this games run time…
    Strife and War both play different and their difference in abilities and upgrades ads a layer of planning, strategy, and approach to the world and battles…
    I was initially inlove with this game… searching every crack and crevis for its secrets to insure I had the most powerful horseman as possible… and I enjoyed this hook until about hour 8.. this is where I started to become a bit over the game as everything starts to feel like its just too much… as you progress the game, much like the main darksiders games youll unlock new items that can be used in combat but more importantly are used as puzzle solvers… and the abundance of puzzles, especially those that hide secrets behind them is what just drained the soul out of me… pun intended… there is just far too much puzzle solving for how long of a game this is… don’t get me wrong… Darksiders gensis is paced perfectly… puzzles, platforming and secret hunting spread out the battles.. keeping the combat fresh and fun rather thaan a nussance… this is helped by the fact that youre rewarded with souls that you can use to upgrade your characters and buy cores to plug into a bonus/boost tree.. that enemies will sometimes drop during combat as well… but there is just so much puzzle and problem solving that it discourages me from wanting to sit and polay for long hrs at a time… I started to become just mentally exhausted playing 6 hrs straight of what started to feel like chapters that drug on forever… I came to a point where I told myself 1 more chapter, sleep and finish the game for review tomorrow, because this is starting to become so unfun to me… and its not that the puzzls are challenging… its just that theres too much of it… every secret is hidden behind a puzzle rather than just really well hidden like a god of war secret for example.. a game that darksiders clearly draws inspiration from… its okay for a secret here and there to be puzzle trapped.. but every single one is just exhausting after a while… especially in a game that’s 13 hours long… in my opinion no puzzle heavy game has any business being over 10..
    that aside the gameplay and combat are a blast, playing as strife with his ranged combat,switching to war and brigning in that brute force while strife heals a bit… the back and forth and weapon variety between the two characters keeps you glued to your seat, keeps you engaged as every encounter feels just the right amount of challenging, and again thanks to being rewarded, I felt the urge to start fights myself.. and that’s when you know you have a great combat system in place… when you seek the fights…
    back in the hub world you can also go into arenas and battle through 10 waves to unlock different rewards, but I just feel like the rewards are far too small to be worth the effort, so sortve a throwaway feature… all in all though darksiders genesis is a refereshing jump into a world of soul gathering that’s so fun to play at times you forget that youre playing a top down hack and slash game.. you feel immersed into this world.
    I give Darksiders Genesis
    an 8/10    … Expand
  9. DrCool
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    As a long time fan of DS series I was at first, not so thrilled when this was announced. But slap a skunk across my face because I was wrong. This is the sequel ( or more of DS) I wanted when DS3 came out. DS3 was great in its own kinda way. For myself it felt as they shaved the best and trade in a little less. Genesis is Darksiders to its core. From the tight combat we love to theAs a long time fan of DS series I was at first, not so thrilled when this was announced. But slap a skunk across my face because I was wrong. This is the sequel ( or more of DS) I wanted when DS3 came out. DS3 was great in its own kinda way. For myself it felt as they shaved the best and trade in a little less. Genesis is Darksiders to its core. From the tight combat we love to the platforming and gliding wings. On top of that there’s your “open world areas” and sweet baby Jesus Dungeons are back!!!! There were a few more fan surprises in the game but theses are for you to explore find and enjoy by you. If your craving a true DS game like 1 and 2. Stop reading these reviews and go get it!!… Expand
  10. Jerrido
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Для спин-оффа серии лучшего и пожелать нельзя, как впрочем нельзя было ожидать ничего другого от талантливой команды разработчиков, жду DLC к генезису и четвертую номерную часть.
  11. segasweden
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Excellent variation between War & Strife
    Easy pick-up and play of levels
    Satisfying character upgrades and progression
    Beautiful environments and music
  12. Mandulum
    Jan 3, 2020
    8
    Favorite Thing: It's about 20h of mindless fun.
    Least Favorite Thing: Obstructed camera angles.

    Date Completed: 2019-01-03
    Playtime: 19h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: If you want more Darksiders then it's worth a play.
  13. Scrocco
    Feb 28, 2020
    9
    This is the first time I play a game from the Darksiders saga and I have to say – that's just amazing! I grew up with isometric stuff like diablo and the idea of having a Blizzard-like hack'n'slash, but filled with puzzled and platform elements is quite refreshing. Art direction is quite wonderful, everything is smooth and colourful and extremely dynamic. Special mention for theThis is the first time I play a game from the Darksiders saga and I have to say – that's just amazing! I grew up with isometric stuff like diablo and the idea of having a Blizzard-like hack'n'slash, but filled with puzzled and platform elements is quite refreshing. Art direction is quite wonderful, everything is smooth and colourful and extremely dynamic. Special mention for the characters' personality!… Expand
  14. LOLLO4791
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    A real Darksiders esperience on an isometric Diablo view! Beautiful with humor!
  15. Adryas
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Amazing game. It just needs some improvements about the camera views. But that is all...to me it is perfect. It deserves a dlc.
  16. Koyaniskaci
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Great game. I liked it. Thanks to the developers and publisher for the Russian voice translation!
  17. haloboyscp
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    It's a good game. Another interesting perspective on Darksiders with plenty of combat options. I like it! Co-op is a must.
  18. Ratings_for_Esh
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    I love Darksiders and Genesis is a nice addition to the series! Co-op is a nice feature.. really goes well with the series, hope the next installments get the co-op feature too!!
    And I really have to mention the soundtracks.. which is just epic and got me hyped 10 times more about this game/series again!!
  19. TomasLacerda
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    Whatever you read about the game, if you know the Darksiders universe, just play it. The story is really cool, the combat is fun and the game overall is really challenging.
  20. The_Steep
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличная игра и крутой спин-офф жду 4 часть и длс… Expand
  21. FarkyJTV
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    absolut terific game.destroyed only by bad camera,bugs and clunky control on m&k.
    but boy how this is addicting.gamplay,graphics,story,setting everything on point.
    devs pls fix this.probably best h&s game of 2019
  22. adrenilinmatt
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    surpasses the mainline games by far. maybe not darksiders 2, but the others it beats easily. this game had me hooked all the way through, played on gamepass for PC, with my RTX 3080, this game ran like a dream and looked amazing in 4k. fluid gameplay, cool move sets, upgrades galore. It perfectly blends dungeon crawling with hack and slash and the horses are cool as fk. BUY IT.
  23. headspacej
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    As a diehard Darksiders fan, I was a bit skeptical about this one. Then my first half-dozen hours were mostly frustrating, but I'm glad I went back to it to dig in deeper. Awesome art style, super fun combat, cheesy-fun dialogue, great music, excellent pacing. Some of the other quibbles with camera issues and platforming problems are legit, but they fade away once you get used to them. IfAs a diehard Darksiders fan, I was a bit skeptical about this one. Then my first half-dozen hours were mostly frustrating, but I'm glad I went back to it to dig in deeper. Awesome art style, super fun combat, cheesy-fun dialogue, great music, excellent pacing. Some of the other quibbles with camera issues and platforming problems are legit, but they fade away once you get used to them. If you try to rush through it, skipping enemies, ignoring side quests, not using creature cores, upgrading carelessly, and doing the minimum in the arena, it gets punishingly hard and annoying by the fifth or sixth chapter. If you take the time to upgrade well, grind a bit, and really clean out levels, it feels more balanced and flows better. Definitely one of those games that gets better the more you play it.… Expand
  24. Ernie81
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Do you remember first "God of War" (from PS2 era) gameplay? Yeah it was great but no one later pick up this style. To this day! The combat and puzzle mix it's great in here. Graphics, music, exploration, also good. Hope it will be a sequel.
  25. Necrophat
    Feb 19, 2021
    9
    For any Darksiders fan this is a must play, canon story which is set before events of the 1st game, a brilliant overall game, very fun in co-op!
  26. Dco326
    Feb 23, 2020
    8
    Zanimljiva, kraj mi se ne dopada ali gotivna igrica z ajednom preci.................
  27. Javus0123
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    A great coop game to kill some time. Reminiscent of darksiders one but with extra modern elements and some fun inovative customization and progress. My only regret is that it does not have a "hard mode" and there was little challenge to the game. My father is strugling with it so that might be for the best tho.
  28. Zisis151
    Dec 15, 2019
    9
    After the abomination that Darksiders 3 was, I'm glad to see the franchise back to it's roots. Dungeons are back, the hack&slash combat is back, the Abyssal Armor is back and the finishers are back. The biggest joke is that this game has more content than Darksiders 3 and it costs less. Support Airship Syndicate so that we keep seeing games from them.
  29. metatif
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Yes, I give 10 as I didnt expected that this game can be so good. I feel it has its issues like camera problems, but nevertheless the playability of this game is far beyond my expectations. I enjoyed playstyle in Darksiders 2 so much, this game puts it even further. Recommend it.
  30. Bombsam
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Definitely a worthy sequel for a worthy franchise.

    Despite being a spin-off, the developers have truly nailed it!! the gameplay is stunning and never gets boring. Boss fights are all awesome and some of them are really hard to beat. The story is really good and is actually showing us everything from the very beginning. The dialogues between the two brothers are really interesting    Definitely a worthy sequel for a worthy franchise.

    Despite being a spin-off, the developers have truly nailed it!! the gameplay is stunning and never gets boring.

    Boss fights are all awesome and some of them are really hard to beat.
    The story is really good and is actually showing us everything from the very beginning. The dialogues between the two brothers are really interesting and you can see that the horsemen aren't that grumpy...

    All in all, although the lack of budget is clearly seen in a way that there really aren't any cinematic scenes during the game and all of them are in form of comics and pictures, the game is a very pleasant experience and never lets you down.

    Can't wait for the next and probably the final sequel!!    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 6, 2020
    76
    Although Genesis turned out to be a bit glitchy and buggy, and its parkour sequences are straight-out torturous, all in all it it’s a pretty successful experiment. [Issue#243, p.48]
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 3, 2020
    90
    Despite the fundamental changes to the series' viewpoint, Darksiders Genesis feels like a true Darksiders game, and banishes any memory of the lacklustre third entry.
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  3. Player 2
    Mar 2, 2020
    75
    What Airship Syndicate have done is show the world that the Darksiders IP is more than a one-trick pony, and for those who’ve not been tempted by the core franchise entries up until this point, there is now a very different sample of the IP with which to taste.
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