Darkwatch

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Aug 16, 2005
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 76
  3. Negative: 3 out of 76
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  1. Magnetroll
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Vampires, cowboys, gunslingers, monsters, witches... Quite daring, but honestly, it works and it's so much fun. Add it to a co-op gameplay and you have yourself a weekend full of laughter and entertainment with your friends.
  2. Hereticjames
    Sep 11, 2005
    9
    Great & fun game for all ghothic fans.
  3. Anonymous
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Vampires...cowboys...hmmmmm.
  4. ColeH.
    Jul 10, 2007
    8
    It is a great game to play I love how Jerico slauters the zombies and punishes teh EVIL!!! It is a very good game and It is definatly one of my favorite game to play.
  5. JesusJ.
    Oct 30, 2005
    6
    This is an allright game with a great premise and style, but it gets boring very quickly. It probably would've worked better as a 3rd person shooter rather than first person.
  6. DamonK.
    Aug 16, 2005
    10
    Incredible art, great story, lots of movies, and i dig the vampires!
  7. JonathonB.
    Aug 18, 2005
    10
    Most borkworthy game i've yet seen on this newfangled computerized entertainment thing!
  8. SamuraiSlash
    Sep 7, 2005
    9
    For me, I treasure the ambiance and escapist experience within a game. I look forward to plugging in and dropping out... of reality that is. This game serves my needs exceedingly well. For starters, the story works for me. As Jericho Cross you unknowingly release a master vampire demon and basically all hell breaks loose. The weapon selection is somewhat limited but again, serves my needs For me, I treasure the ambiance and escapist experience within a game. I look forward to plugging in and dropping out... of reality that is. This game serves my needs exceedingly well. For starters, the story works for me. As Jericho Cross you unknowingly release a master vampire demon and basically all hell breaks loose. The weapon selection is somewhat limited but again, serves my needs adequetly. The fcat that the game takes place in the late 1800's in the undead wild west makes it quite unique in its own right. Then you throw in a pure blast of adreneline everytime a batch of baddies head your way and this game is a joy to behold. When you snipe off the head of a ghoulish sharpshooter and flames, sparks and blood spews upwards like a ghoulish fountrain, its simply awesome! They've also created amazing sound effects such as a pig squeeling as these creepy dead things meet their maker. There's various missions where you work in unison with other members of the "Darkwatch" rangers and the team effort seems well thought out and intuitive. As a member of the squad your quest to fight the demonic supernatural forces that walk the earth tormenting the innocent, is most satisfying and delicious. When you come across half-dead folks, you have the option to kill or save them and this action dictates which additional powers you receive, either good powers or evil powers. Both, by the the way, are very cool! In closing, let me say this game has been a lot of fun and has had my head spinning faster than a demon with an exploding arrow through his skull. I'd give it a ten but that would make it perfect and I'm still searching for THAT game. It's a fairly short game and could easily be beat within the rental span so give it a shot, so to speak, and take those bastards down!!! Its good ol' creepy FUN!… Expand
  9. RobertN.
    Jan 23, 2006
    9
    great game but it was too short, hope they make a sequel.
  10. DannyG.
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    This game was very good i think the multiplayer was great and same with the effects story line and controls and the gameplay overall.
  11. EduardoR.
    Aug 15, 2005
    8
    The gameplay is really good. Cool graphics, they are very detailed. cool weapons and AI.
  12. Jonathan
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    Best fps on ps2.
  13. AmdiE.
    Aug 20, 2005
    10
    Hands down the best FPS on the PS2. Awesome art and setting. Give me some vampire love!
  14. EdF.
    Aug 23, 2005
    10
    Best first person shooter for the PS2. Story and hands on controls kick butt.
  15. [Anonymous]
    Sep 16, 2005
    9
    This is a great game, but it's a little too hard. and its not as gory as i would have liked it to be, but the rag-doll physics are great, and the story sucks you in right away. this would make one great movie!
  16. SuperGround
    Aug 29, 2005
    5
    The only things good about this game are the melee attacks and the art style. This game drops the ball on everything else. I felt like a was standing in front of one of those tennis ball lauchers during the entire game, every level just throws enemies at you. On top of that we have: terrible characters, crap dialogue, and absolutely "zero" soul. Worst game I have played in a long time.
  17. FreakerSoft
    Sep 15, 2005
    9
    Absolutely GREAT game. Good graphics in a great enviroment, and a very good control of Jericho. Awesome weapons. Nice story wich is very original. When you are looking for a cool and creepy FPS, this is a wannahave !!!
  18. aspentitan
    Sep 14, 2016
    7
    Currently Im going back and checking out ps2 games that may still hold up today (2016). I think I played about half of this game then put it down and Im not sure what happened but I sold it even though I thought it was pretty decent. Something about this game just didn't appeal to me as a keeper. The graphics seemed decent, the gameplay was not too bad, the game was glitch free and theCurrently Im going back and checking out ps2 games that may still hold up today (2016). I think I played about half of this game then put it down and Im not sure what happened but I sold it even though I thought it was pretty decent. Something about this game just didn't appeal to me as a keeper. The graphics seemed decent, the gameplay was not too bad, the game was glitch free and the theme seemed ok. The chapters seemed the right length, and there was enough player choice. So, I'm not sure why i sold the game but something seemed missing somehow. It is just possible there are too many shooter games that Ive played and although solid this game somehow didn't elevate itself to my likings for whatever reason. But still I would recommend this game it was decent and clean and I can't honestly define what it is about it that didn't catch with me so i have no hesitation saying this game deserves a go even today.… Expand
  19. DeadsFortune
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite PS2 games of all time. I love the Gothic Western art direction and enemy & weapon variety. If you have played any modern t shooters, going back to Darkwatch will be a little clunky at first. I had a lot of fun playing this in couch co-op back in the day too. It's hard to believe this gem will be 14 years old in 5 days. Darkwatch deserves a remaster and sequel.
  20. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jun 15, 2021
    8
    This Gothic Horror/Western title is one of the PS2's better shooters. It's fast, fluid and looks great in motion. Fans of "Halo" or "Red Dead Revolver" should have a good time with it. I would rate this with an 8.3 out of 10.
  21. Moony545
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    FPS шутер от Capcom, есть вообще жанр с которым эта контора не работала? Игра понравилась, шутер в таком олдскульном стиле, атмосферная, с погонями на лошадях, даже на багги дадут покататься, пушек не много но они все прикольные, туповатый правда немного ии, но это можно списать на то, что враги восставшие зомбаки. Игра получилась очень динамичной, перекуров очень мало. Всякие плюшки сFPS шутер от Capcom, есть вообще жанр с которым эта контора не работала? Игра понравилась, шутер в таком олдскульном стиле, атмосферная, с погонями на лошадях, даже на багги дадут покататься, пушек не много но они все прикольные, туповатый правда немного ии, но это можно списать на то, что враги восставшие зомбаки. Игра получилась очень динамичной, перекуров очень мало. Всякие плюшки с усилениями и броней, к месту.… Expand
  22. Douglasbentes
    Apr 23, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A história em si é mais ou menos não é aquele tipo de de história que te prende mas da pra si divertirmas não espere aquela reviravolta importante mas a gameplay e aceitável gráficos são mais ou menos da prapassar uma tarde jogando fácil.… Expand
  23. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 16, 2022
    8
    well done but monotonous game, his fun is really in playing Coop with someone
  24. Razps2
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom para jogar com parentes! Excelente gráficos, gameplay interativa e desafiadoras, cutscenes bonitas e explicativas, ótimo jogo 10/10, super recomendo principalmente se for jogar com alguém.… Expand
  25. maxkenton
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    AN INCREDIBLE GAME AHEAD OF ITS TIME
    deserves a continuation because the mechanics of this game are incredible very good story and a great universe of westerns and horror perfect combination for lovers of games and westerns REMEKE PLEASE!!!
  26. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    Decent game, nothing special but fun while it lasts. Shooting and reloading the weapons feels so good.

Awards & Rankings

83
#83 Best PS2 Game of 2005
52
#52 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
21
#21 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    Quotation forthcoming. [Aug 2005]
  2. PSM Magazine
    80
    Solid and polished enough to please most enthusiasts and supernatural violence. The plot is nearly D.O.A., but we can forgive it. This game is fun. [Sept 2005, p.74]
  3. GamePro
    80
    Darkwatch mixes its Western Roots with gothic horror and steampunk aesthetics, and the results are uniquely engaging...Just darned good fun while it lasts. [Sept 2005, p.64]
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