Dark Sector

 PlayStation 3
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 82
  3. Negative: 10 out of 82
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  1. Sinan45
    Jan 30, 2012
    10
    I had good memories with this game... this was one of my best games on my PS3. It was also very cheap at that time. This game maybe has muddy graphics and was released many years ago... but it was fun... the story, the graphics and all that stuff... still very good and beautiful too. You won't think that the graphics looks bad, you won't feel that the game is boring, because it's stillI had good memories with this game... this was one of my best games on my PS3. It was also very cheap at that time. This game maybe has muddy graphics and was released many years ago... but it was fun... the story, the graphics and all that stuff... still very good and beautiful too. You won't think that the graphics looks bad, you won't feel that the game is boring, because it's still very beautiful and has a good story telling. Actually still one of the best games even though we are in 2012 right now. You never do the same things, you always get suprised in the story and way you develope your weapons... many good things. The game is almost for free these days. Buy it maaaaaan. It won't hurt... you have to try this game out before you die one day.… Expand
  2. JackHudson
    Dec 15, 2015
    8
    READ THIS!!!
    From now on, I'll be honest. Look, by the time I'm writing this review, this game is at least 7 years old, so I don't expect a lot of you will stumble upon my review, but if you do, please take a time to read it.
    Now, since I got my PS3, I went to my nearest videogame store to check the new games they had. So some time this game appeared, but it was too costy, I never wanted    READ THIS!!!
    From now on, I'll be honest. Look, by the time I'm writing this review, this game is at least 7 years old, so I don't expect a lot of you will stumble upon my review, but if you do, please take a time to read it.
    Now, since I got my PS3, I went to my nearest videogame store to check the new games they had. So some time this game appeared, but it was too costy, I never wanted to play that game by looking at the cover. Now let's jump in summer 2015. I was at another videogame store and I saw the game at like 1,50$, so why not give him a chance (I mean, between you and me, at that cost, if the game was crappy, I wouldn't loose much). So I went back home, popped the disc and started the campain. First thing that came to mind and a lot of other reviews will tell you: Yes the game looks like it copied it's engine and gameplay to make it like an average 3rd person shooter with cover elements, so the first level I was thinking: Well, it's bad, really bad, even the graphics don't shine at all and the voice acting is miserable; this without mentionning the crappy AI, the ''believable characters'' and the ''complex and conveluded'' story. So, at that point, not counting the ridiculous cost I paid it, the game would've been 2/10 for at least offering a good challenge and still being able to progress to the level without glitches. Now, at the ending cutscene of the first level came something expected (if you saw the cover for the least): The game gives your character the glaive, an intersting element that will be upgraded throughout the game, acquiring new abilities by beating bosses. You can also upgrade your guns and replenish your ammo at secret resistance bunkers hidden in the sewers.*Whipes sweat of his forehead* Now it's a 5/10, average. Then, coming at the end of level 8, the game almost.. no... litertally made me jump out of my chair and cheering. (Mom was cooking dinner, she had always heard me yelling and swearing s**t while playing videogames, but never cheer, never.) Ok, some people like cars, some like sports, some even like stamps, but I LOVE armor. (Catch my drift?) Out of the blue, in a cutscene, you recieve an armor, that makes you look badass, the way it gets attached on you, the way you don't see it coming, the look... it was the only move the game could do for me to give it a hardly earned 8/10.
    Thanks for listening.    … Expand
  3. Tom
    Mar 31, 2008
    9
    Bizarre story line, laughable anti-hero drama, but really it's all in good fun, for the fans of gore and sci-fi, this is definitely worth picking up, it's a short but intense and visceral ride, the controls might seem cumbersome at first but within' the first half hour you'll be throwing your glaive like no bodies business. Dark Sector is low on replayability so take Bizarre story line, laughable anti-hero drama, but really it's all in good fun, for the fans of gore and sci-fi, this is definitely worth picking up, it's a short but intense and visceral ride, the controls might seem cumbersome at first but within' the first half hour you'll be throwing your glaive like no bodies business. Dark Sector is low on replayability so take that as you will, perhaps a must rent for PS3 owners to get that Gears of Wars Esk feeling.… Expand
  4. ErikaP.
    Apr 7, 2008
    10
    I'm giving this game a 10. It looks great. The story is awsome. It doesn't feel fresh, however it borrowed ideas from only great games and came out with the great blend that is Dark Sector. Must give it a try. You'll regret you didn't, it's a sleeper hit. I hope a sequel is on it's way.
  5. JeffA.
    May 25, 2008
    9
    This is one of those games that was announced a long time ago and just suddenly appeared on the shelves without much fanfare. If ever a game was a sleeper hit, Dark Sector is it. The Glaive alone is worth the price of admission.
  6. CalebMonday
    Jan 5, 2009
    8
    I just bought this game and I know it late but the price was worth it. The graphics and gameplay are great the only thing I have to complain about is the story. I understand whats going on it's just not to captivating or interesting like DMC 4 or GTA 4. The glaive is what makes the game. If it wasn't for that the game would more than likely suck. Must-buy especially since the I just bought this game and I know it late but the price was worth it. The graphics and gameplay are great the only thing I have to complain about is the story. I understand whats going on it's just not to captivating or interesting like DMC 4 or GTA 4. The glaive is what makes the game. If it wasn't for that the game would more than likely suck. Must-buy especially since the price is so cheap.… Expand
  7. Donnie
    Apr 6, 2008
    9
    I can't believe the G4 review! I played through this game and thought it was pretty good. And I hear some reviewers and people talking about using the same button for killing enemies. NOT TRUE. There are many weapons and upgrades plus a combat system for punching. You can use the glaive normally or with a power throw, you can charge the glaive with elements and make it explode (with I can't believe the G4 review! I played through this game and thought it was pretty good. And I hear some reviewers and people talking about using the same button for killing enemies. NOT TRUE. There are many weapons and upgrades plus a combat system for punching. You can use the glaive normally or with a power throw, you can charge the glaive with elements and make it explode (with R3) on enemies, you can pick up enemies weapons and use them for a limited time, and you have your own guns too, 2 at a time to be exact, and you can buy different weapons. I used an automatic handgun and a sniper. This game is not one dimensional. You also gain powers as you make your way through like a shield and invisibility. The running and rolling are done with the X button, but it's easy to control. Tap X for roll, hold X for run...not that hard. There are pretty cool bosses which you must figure out how to beat. Controls are great, glaive is great, guns are great, sound effects and voice acting is great and enemies are pretty fun to kill. I especially like to slow down the glaive and the camera will zoom in on it and you control where it goes (hopefully through an enemies head or torso. Anyway, I like COD4 and other FPS's, and this was a good, fun change of pace. The only flaws were the multiplayer and the story wasn't all that....but it was still fun to play. What's not to like, unless you just suck at playing video games.… Expand
  8. JulioM.
    Mar 30, 2008
    10
    WORTH PLAYING!!!!... astonishing graphics + sick finishing moves + great multiplayer + sweet sound effects + a original deadly weapon at your disposal = UNFORGETTABLE GAMING EXPERIENCE, MUST HAVE GAME.
  9. [Anonymous]
    Apr 1, 2008
    10
    Awesome game! Great cover and fun end boss characters. Must buy!
  10. JoeP.
    Mar 27, 2008
    9
    The game is good but the bad is the multiplayer and the history but forfan players of Resident Evil and Gears of War will love up this game.
  11. michaelkirkham
    Oct 21, 2009
    8
    this game totally deserves to be played it got a lot of negative reviews when it came out but i never really understood why its a fun cinematic exparience with a cool ass new weapon in the form of the glave yes the story and playing style borrows from lots of aspects of other media but you could leve;l that complaint at so many other games whats important here is that the game is fun andthis game totally deserves to be played it got a lot of negative reviews when it came out but i never really understood why its a fun cinematic exparience with a cool ass new weapon in the form of the glave yes the story and playing style borrows from lots of aspects of other media but you could leve;l that complaint at so many other games whats important here is that the game is fun and at the prices you can find it for now it would be crazy not to add this one to your collection… Expand
  12. EnochC
    Dec 17, 2008
    9
    I really don't see why everyone calls this game 'overly mediocre' or 'ripoff of others'. It has similar elements, but the glaive and art style completely makes it unique - i don't know of any other game that was 75% Russian enemies w/ zombies, and all killlable with a guy in a bio-metal suit with a huge weapon called a glaive. This is underrated severely, and I really don't see why everyone calls this game 'overly mediocre' or 'ripoff of others'. It has similar elements, but the glaive and art style completely makes it unique - i don't know of any other game that was 75% Russian enemies w/ zombies, and all killlable with a guy in a bio-metal suit with a huge weapon called a glaive. This is underrated severely, and needs more respect. It's a fun game, and definitely, GO BY THE USER COMMENTS. They know more than the critics do, they own/play more often than them and can appreciate it more.… Expand
  13. Zzman
    Feb 12, 2011
    9
    it not as bad as everyone say and now it only like $5 at gamestop it's a great pick up for any gamer. the online is alive and it's super fun when you get into it
  14. Guivera
    Mar 1, 2011
    8
    The critics didn'y take too kindly to this game, and I can't really figure out why.. It's unique, a good difficulty, has great gameplay, sound and graphics, and has new and brutal weapons to use. What's not to like?Tthis along with the awesome boss battles gives Dark Sector a gold star in my book.
  15. Redz0ne
    Oct 9, 2012
    9
    All in all, it's a decent game... Though it has it's flaws such that in some situations the controls might bug out a little bit and picking up weapons is a little tricky in the heat of battle, the story is thought out enough such that it's engaging with enough twists to keep it interesting.

    Given the fact that this game is dated by today's standards, it's nice to see that it does hold    All in all, it's a decent game... Though it has it's flaws such that in some situations the controls might bug out a little bit and picking up weapons is a little tricky in the heat of battle, the story is thought out enough such that it's engaging with enough twists to keep it interesting.

    Given the fact that this game is dated by today's standards, it's nice to see that it does hold up well enough. the gameplay mechanics are also good. I can't give it a solid 10 as those flaws do break the immersion occasionally but for what it's worth, if you're into a decent cover-shooter game with a few tricks that hadn't been tried before it's time, you may be surprised.    … Expand
  16. rcoberle54
    May 2, 2020
    8
    I cant tell you how refreshing it is to play an actually good game after all the trash I've been playing recently. Dark Sector is a fun little third-person action-adventure horror shooter game. The best way I could describe it is if you took the guy from Prototype, scaled him back a bit, and placed him into Resident Evil 4 you would get Dark Sector. It's even a little bit Arkham evenI cant tell you how refreshing it is to play an actually good game after all the trash I've been playing recently. Dark Sector is a fun little third-person action-adventure horror shooter game. The best way I could describe it is if you took the guy from Prototype, scaled him back a bit, and placed him into Resident Evil 4 you would get Dark Sector. It's even a little bit Arkham even though this game came out one year before Asylum did.

    The game plays well and is very smooth. The combat can be very satisfying at times and the controls work well to bring all your abilities and tools together. The levels are very atmospheric and creepy. However this game falls victim to its time where everything is swathed in that ugly brown/green/yellow shade that dominated the era. Another victim of its time is the lead character design. He looks like he is more suited for a 30 Seconds of Mars or Panic at the Disco music video circa 2007 instead of the lead action hero of a video game. I do think this game looks good for 2008. I think the graphics hold up pretty well and look a lot better than plenty of things that have came after it.

    The story is forgettable but the action is fun and there is enough enemy variety to keep the game from feeling stale or repetitive. There are some interesting and creative boss fights. The game can be challenging without relying on your character simply dying from one or two shots. The levels have some weapon upgrades and credits scattered throughout so it gives you a reason to explore the game a little. There are a few remedial puzzles you have to solve to open doors but the game didn't need better or more puzzles because the rest of the gameplay was so fun and satisfying.

    What the game could have used was more upgrades. Perhaps an XP system and skill tree for your abilities. It would have been nice to upgrade the glaive (the spiky frisbee he holds on the cover) throwing distance or shield duration etc. The running could have been fine tuned. It was really hard to corner while running. Trophies would have put this game over the edge for me. This would have been a really fun platinum. Weapon respecs would have been nice. The store felt like a total RE4 ripoff and sort of pointless. I only ever bought 2 things from it the entire game. There is a mechanic where you throw your glaive to retrieve weapons and ammo. This mechanic could have been a little bit more polished. I could have used a bit more finisher animations. These things aren't complaints but simply constructive criticism. I really liked this game and had I played it in 2008 I would have loved it. I would probably put this into my top 5 games of 08.

    It's interesting to note that apparently the original idea for this game was Warframe but they were limited by technology at the time so it turned into Dark Sector. Warframe is sort of considered a spiritual successor I guess because the same people were responsible for both games. Don't quote me on that I haven't done my research. The Warframe connections can clearly be seen through a few character designs.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#39 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#55 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    76
    This is a stunning technical achievement, a dark horse, a must-rent and almost a must buy, but it lacks the variety, pacing or innovation to make it truly essential. [Apr 2008, p.18]
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  2. IGN
    77
    When the really similar levels and waves of opponents get too repetitive towards the end of the game, Dark Sector's weak storyline might not be enough to carry the more fickle fan to the finish line...It's fun, but it's not perfect.
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  3. Game Informer
    75
    The glaive is something that every action nut has to wrap his or her hands around. Like the BFG or the cerebral bore, you’ll remember this weapon forever. Sadly, you’ll remember the weapon more than the game itself.
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