Darksiders II

 PlayStation 3
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 540 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 70 out of 540
  3. Negative: 97 out of 540
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  1. now
    Aug 14, 2012
    10
    Open world the most beautiful by a long story Alllab wonderful graphics stunning all this and more and grandmother in this Alllabh It's more than a game she is the best I think it will be a game-General and I think that's the opinion of many people so Saqimha 10/10 because they deserve it more what I liked GPU + Audio+ Thriller has surpassed Part I stages
  2. Spassaro
    Oct 2, 2012
    7
    After more than 20 hours playing my opinion is that Darksiders 2 is a great and large adventure with a funny combat system and a well-balanced story-telling that fails to be a masterpiece due to lack of innovation, a repetitive dungeon-crawling and some annoying bugs. The Good :

    -Great story and great combat system. -Good balance between combat, exploring and problem solving. -Fresh    After more than 20 hours playing my opinion is that Darksiders 2 is a great and large adventure with a funny combat system and a well-balanced story-telling that fails to be a masterpiece due to lack of innovation, a repetitive dungeon-crawling and some annoying bugs. The Good :

    -Great story and great combat system.
    -Good balance between combat, exploring and problem solving.
    -Fresh Ideas (looting weapons, leveling up character, some "RPG style" )

    The Bad:

    - Too similar to the first part (lack of innovation)
    - Storytelling is somehow boring ("10 go to the new place, 20 speak to the king of XXX, 30 find three XXX, 40 obtain help and find a new place 50 go to 10" )
    -Too much (really annoying) bugs.    … Expand
  3. ashburp
    Nov 12, 2012
    6
    Darksiders 2 is not what i wanted in a sequel. I won't say It was bad, but I definitely can't say it was as memorable as the first. Many people threw off on the first installment due in large part to its lack of originality. I could give a crap about that because fun is fun; and i would insert a thought about what constitutes originality, but I'm sure that's been done before. The firstDarksiders 2 is not what i wanted in a sequel. I won't say It was bad, but I definitely can't say it was as memorable as the first. Many people threw off on the first installment due in large part to its lack of originality. I could give a crap about that because fun is fun; and i would insert a thought about what constitutes originality, but I'm sure that's been done before. The first game felt perfectly sized for it's genre(hack and slash/action/adventure). The environments where captivating, varied, and had a cohesive feel to them. Darksiders 2 has a faster combat system that, if one puts the time in, is very rewarding and is composed of a much larger scope. the latter point is the failing aspect of the games development. while yes, it is huge and at times very pretty, the levels feel empty. The first game had claustrophobic moments of unrelenting action but this time around the threat of an enemy attack, while not in a dungeon, is almost non existent. this is a huge spot of contention for me because I like to fight things and be challenged. speaking of challenge, the boss battles in this game were not memorable at all. sitting here typing i can only remember one that was memorable(Sammy). they didn't have that ominous feel that Tiamat or the dune-like worm the Stygian possessed from the first darksiders. the last boss in Darksiders 2 was to say the least, lame. i hope they make another darksiders, but narrow their scope. focus on action, setting, and story. don't bloat the game with unneeded filler like loot, tons of fetch quests, a lackluster bosses. shiny graphics will not make up for these things.… Expand
  4. MrRPG
    May 11, 2013
    8
    A massive improvement on darksiders 1, the original being A simple copy-paste of God of war, Darksiders 2 adds layers of depth by incorporating an Rpg style in place of a simple action hack'n'slash and it does this very well, although these RPG elements are very simple ones, more time should have been put into the free roam, character development and customization..
    The combat/gameplay    A massive improvement on darksiders 1, the original being A simple copy-paste of God of war, Darksiders 2 adds layers of depth by incorporating an Rpg style in place of a simple action hack'n'slash and it does this very well, although these RPG elements are very simple ones, more time should have been put into the free roam, character development and customization..
    The combat/gameplay is fluent and enjoyable, it mainly consisted of puzzle solving though unfortunately..
    Visually Darksiders 2 did everything Right, from the beautiful landscapes to deaths armor and weapons it all looks fantastic, nothing is out of place..
    The game roughly lasts 20 hours, which is not something any RPG should boast about, But Darksiders 2 has a high replay value to compensate..

    Over all it's a solid game, different enough to other action Hack'n'slash games, but the Rpg elements are not developed well enough, hopefully we'll see that development in darksiders 3..
    If your a fan of GOW, Dantes inferno, and castlevania definitely look into darksiders 2, Short, fun and worth the money..    … Expand
  5. DanMaster
    Oct 9, 2012
    7
    As a sequel Darksiders 2 improves so much, It has great production values, excellent voice cast, fun level design , epic Boss Battles and puzzles, sure It borrows from great games such as Prince of Persia, Legend of Zelda and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver. But what 's not to love about them? Where Darksiders 2 fails in a great and unforgivable way is in the technical aspect of the game,As a sequel Darksiders 2 improves so much, It has great production values, excellent voice cast, fun level design , epic Boss Battles and puzzles, sure It borrows from great games such as Prince of Persia, Legend of Zelda and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver. But what 's not to love about them? Where Darksiders 2 fails in a great and unforgivable way is in the technical aspect of the game, terrible framerate issues, game freezes, screen tearing,terrible and confusing ending,music off sync and akward world map. Oh and the Crucible pass really sucks, who in their sane mind forces an online pass into a game that has no online, just a series of repetetive challenge arenas.… Expand
  6. Cartteros
    Sep 6, 2012
    10
    Well. First, I'd like to say that I comprehend the matter about the low user score for Darksiders 2. Vigil Games took a dangerous leap from Darksiders to Darksiders 2. The people who liked the first game may have not liked the second one because there's a huge difference between them. The first is basically an God of War copy-paste, with a different story ad characters. Although stillWell. First, I'd like to say that I comprehend the matter about the low user score for Darksiders 2. Vigil Games took a dangerous leap from Darksiders to Darksiders 2. The people who liked the first game may have not liked the second one because there's a huge difference between them. The first is basically an God of War copy-paste, with a different story ad characters. Although still great, it was a generic game, IMO.
    Otherwise, Darksiders 2 has a WHOLE new setting, and is much more original. It took a step into the RPG, becoming an awesome adventure-action-RPG game. All the new mechanics were well implemented, somehow fitting perfectly the purpose of the game.
    Speaking of characters, Death is way more cool than War. War had boring speech and voice, being only a bulky guy beating the crap out of those who crossed his way. Death in the other hand is more saracstic, smart and was amazingly voiced. Death have a different approach, being more fast and elusive, whilst War is heavy and deliver heavy blows.
    The RPG elements are not deep as in other games, but offer a bit o customization for those who like it. You can swap between slow, high damage weapons and fast weapons with different stats and effects, as well as body armor. The armor changes as you equip, giving a bit of aesthetic customization too.
    Vigil Games expanded greatly the world in Darksiders 2. It's considered 2, maybe 3 times bigger than the first game's world. IT offers quite a bit of exploration (again, for those who like it). Side quests were also added. They tell the lore of the game and serve also to give you powerful unique weapons as you progress, as well as XP and money.
    The currency of the game isn't souls anymore, what should be expected from Death. Instead, you collect coins, money that you use to buy weapons, armor or trinkets. Be advised that Darksiders 2 doesn't have good graphics, just like the first game. But the art design... I have no words to speak how beautiful and appealing everything is. The enemy models are creative, the landscapes and buildings are breathtaking and Death itself is pure badassery. The skinny appearance and the mask suited him well.
    Beside those differences, the combat is pretty much the same, despite the fact it depends on your stats.
    I've played more than 10 hours and I have experienced no bugs nor glitches that'd take the fun away. Framerate issues weren't noted so far, what's good, considering what I went through in the first game.
    Darksiders 2 is an epic experience, greatly improved over the first game, IMO. Vigil Games took its chances, and I think they hit the right spot. Dakrsiders was a good game, but it needed its own identity. Now Darksiders 2 have its own face. I dare to say it is the best game of 2012 so far, and the greatest surprise.
    Don't let haters make you give up on this game. You'll lose one good experience.    … Expand
  7. JoeGuy
    Aug 16, 2012
    9
    Amazing game! Gorgeous characters and world design, great voice work and a real old school dungeon crawler feel with all the modern day bits from classic's like Zelda, Prince of Persia and Devil May Cry all thrown into the mix. You can quite readily approach the game at your own pace. Choosing to go off and pilfer and loot forgotten chests to your hearts content or follow the quest lineAmazing game! Gorgeous characters and world design, great voice work and a real old school dungeon crawler feel with all the modern day bits from classic's like Zelda, Prince of Persia and Devil May Cry all thrown into the mix. You can quite readily approach the game at your own pace. Choosing to go off and pilfer and loot forgotten chests to your hearts content or follow the quest line and learn new abilities as you level up, earn ever improving weapons and armor and progress through this great tie in of a story to it's predecessor. Outside of the main game you have the new Arena mode which allows you to fight against wave after wave of enemies for increasingly better loot , be warned however, if you die you lose everything. This can really force you to up your game and gives the Arena a great sense of urgency, making each battle increasingly tense. The feeling when you know you've earned a great reward and chosen to risk it all for the taste of something even sweeter is invigorating and how a game should be enjoyed. The combat indecently is very satisfying and pacey. Gone is the brute force and strength of War and in it's place a new sleeker combat system. If I were to liken it to something, then it would be a 'Devil May Cry light' style of combat. You have your standard enemy grapple and main dual wielded weapons, intended for quick combos, pummeling your enemy before you dodge out of range again. Death is a lean combatant, he cannot parry or block enemy strikes so dodging will become your friend here. You also wield a heavier and incidentally slower secondary weapon which deals greater damage and can break through some tougher enemies defenses that Death's scythes cannot. A ranged pistol will soon become your ever present companion also, good for quick bursts of ranged damage. The pistol is less of a focus in Death's combat in comparison to his other weapons, the pistol being more integral to the games vast puzzles, which you frequently encounter along Deaths journey through conveniently parkour friendly architecture. Death will encounter environmental blockages he must traverse with an assortment of talents, from wall running, to climbing, to a ghostly grapple; swinging from point to point. All sprinkled with certain environmental items and golem helpers . Death can also often be found blowing holes in wall after wall with a toss of a bomb and a quick shot from the hip of your pistol, opening a new passage. Puzzles will reveal areas unreachable through standard adventuring and will reap the player rewards such as hulking chest which Death rips open in a triumphant smash of nether world magic to poor more loot into you hulking inventory or the ever elusive quest keys, which can be found throughout dungeons or as rewards from defeating the games many bosses. A boss battle in Darksiders II joins a rank of so few, that only games of the caliber of Shadow of the Colossus and Dark Souls can hope to rub shoulders with what's been accomplished in this game. Gone are the quick time events of old and anew we find a game where each Boss encountered is as gleeful and exhilarating to the player to enjoy as it clearly was for the creators to craft. Enemies will employ varyied tactics hoping to stop Death in his quest to reap them. Each encounter is compelling, often lasting several minutes and challenges the player to adapt, track the enemies patterns and discern how best to tackle these determined and monstrous opponents. These enemies may be the highlight of the game, but as Death you find yourself in a world so vast you will need to travel great distances to reach these encounters. Compared to the original, the game world and the playground Death now inhabits has grown in spades. Totaling between 3 and 4 times it's predecessor. The environments are richly varied and detailed, the occasional muddy textures will be forgiven in the wake of such a masterfully crafted world. Death will not be alone on his journey. He can summon his trusty stead outside of cities and traverse the games many environments in a flash. The game offers a quick travel system also, making some task far less trivial and hastening you towards your next encounter. Many players may want to take the extra time to travel the land my horse back however. The music is exquisite and finds that balance so few games can find in allowing the music dip seamlessly into the background as you feel it express your adventure, your trials emote the world, it's environments. Death's journey through the game brings many joys to the player. The game seems to scream at the top of it's lungs it's unashamed to borrow from it's peers whole hardheartedly and concoct a new formula, blending the old with the new. When Death's adventure comes to a close, you will have learned many facts and stories about the world you inhabit. However, this is a game demanding to be played again, going so far as to offering a Game+ mode for those who have completed it… Expand
  8. SomaXD
    Aug 16, 2012
    10
    Take the Art from Battle Chasers (Joe Madureira), slap in the absolute best gaming aspects of Assassins Creed/Prince of Persia, Devil May Cry/God Of War, Shadow of the Colossus, Borderlands, and tell the tale of an epic apocalypse, and you have Darksiders 2.

    Better than the fist one (and the first one was epic) with so much to do to keep you busy for hours upon hours, Fans of RPG's will    Take the Art from Battle Chasers (Joe Madureira), slap in the absolute best gaming aspects of Assassins Creed/Prince of Persia, Devil May Cry/God Of War, Shadow of the Colossus, Borderlands, and tell the tale of an epic apocalypse, and you have Darksiders 2.

    Better than the fist one (and the first one was epic) with so much to do to keep you busy for hours upon hours, Fans of RPG's will be pleased. Epic loot system, smooth combat, and amazing soundtrack. do not miss this game!    … Expand
  9. AwesomeGamer
    Oct 29, 2012
    10
    One of the best games i have played in awhile, people really need to stop trolling, i'm a PS3 fan, but this game is as good or even better than God of War 3, it's not a clone imo.
  10. blackdog1979
    Sep 11, 2012
    8
    I had been patiently waiting for this game to be release since it was annouced, because it looked like Diablo + Legend of Zelda + Devil May Cry. And it's exactly that, if you don't like RPG levelling up or skill tress this won't be the game for you but if you loved the original Darksiders game, and like the idea of collecting loot etc, then you'll love it.
    Its true that there is some    I had been patiently waiting for this game to be release since it was annouced, because it looked like Diablo + Legend of Zelda + Devil May Cry. And it's exactly that, if you don't like RPG levelling up or skill tress this won't be the game for you but if you loved the original Darksiders game, and like the idea of collecting loot etc, then you'll love it.
    Its true that there is some technical glitches that pop up now and again and I don't feel like it's as polished as the first game, but still it's a great game with lots to do. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  11. Beast979
    Aug 14, 2012
    10
    This game absolutely rocks, it is what a lot of games aspire to be in my opinion. Great combat, story. length of gameplay ect., but I really hate it's comparisons to zelda...it has puzzles, exploration, combat and loot....so that makes it comparable to zelda? FOR ME...I would take this game over zelda any day!
  12. shadow_walker
    Aug 16, 2012
    10
    Quite impressed. The graphics are enjoyable and the role of Death is very enjoyable. It is definitely an improvement over the previous especially in keeping one entertained. The mechanics are not so bad as well. Overall, it was fairly refreshing and definitely as good as if not better than some of the games that have been released in this role-playing genre.
  13. MonaKyshu
    Aug 16, 2012
    7
    PROS: -loot system is very appreciated and works well -agile platforming akin to prince of persia -art style/environments -combat -fresh new feeling and polish compared to the first game -case is shiny just like the first one -well designed dungeons with a plethora of mechanics and some great bosses -large game with plenty of content CONS: -slight technical hiccups (tearing, fps drops, tooPROS: -loot system is very appreciated and works well -agile platforming akin to prince of persia -art style/environments -combat -fresh new feeling and polish compared to the first game -case is shiny just like the first one -well designed dungeons with a plethora of mechanics and some great bosses -large game with plenty of content CONS: -slight technical hiccups (tearing, fps drops, too frequent loading, blinky shadows, sluggish menu, bugs, etc) -menu keybindings are of questionable design -platforming controls could be smoother -quick view of loot outside menu could be slightly more extensive to show you what you are losing, not just what you're gaining -narrative is a little to distant from its connection with the first game and only slightly advances the lore forward -anti climactic boss and unfulfilling conclusion NOTES: Although having noticeable flaws, overall its a good game that manages to focus all its different elements together into a single identity that is bigger, better, and more varied then its predecessor in almost all areas.… Expand
  14. RefuseSacrifice
    Sep 3, 2012
    1
    I don't want to waste my time with a full review but just wanted to say that when I found the horse as War on the 1st game my heart was pumping. Also no need to turn an action adventure title that was loved so much on the 1st title into an rpg, plz no, don't make me go to my menus to equip **** all the time. Otherwsie i would have picked ff13-2 wouldn't i? or 1 of the other millions ofI don't want to waste my time with a full review but just wanted to say that when I found the horse as War on the 1st game my heart was pumping. Also no need to turn an action adventure title that was loved so much on the 1st title into an rpg, plz no, don't make me go to my menus to equip **** all the time. Otherwsie i would have picked ff13-2 wouldn't i? or 1 of the other millions of rpgs. I picked darkisders to play a zelda/gow like experience, not a prince of persia/zelda mix/ and if you are going to make me use the horse, at least make me like it is in shadow of the colossus, riding the horse on that game felt incredible in 3D. Less is more. When u found armor like the other fellow member reviewd, it was a big deal. it made u feel cool, I think devs should only give u items at the end of a boss battle and beginning of a chapter or smth like that, the pace was incredibly slow. Remember the FEELING WHEN YOU find something like a shield or a gauntlet in gow, it's a nice feeling, cause it's very RARE. Dont turn everything into rpg plz let the action genre survive. I hope these lessons will make for a killer outstanding Darksiders 3. Here's to a great DS4 on PS4 with 4 player online co-op MANDATORY story as all 4 horsemen. MY DREAM!… Expand
  15. Cloud11311
    Aug 14, 2012
    10
    almost 15 hours in now. I can say fully don't even bother reading the IGN review. Audrey Drake is incoherent and completely hypocritical of saying anything about this game when she would rather be playing something on the 3ds. This game is great and so far I have nothing to say but positive things about it. The game is fun, remains fun and the RPG elements are more innovative (even ifalmost 15 hours in now. I can say fully don't even bother reading the IGN review. Audrey Drake is incoherent and completely hypocritical of saying anything about this game when she would rather be playing something on the 3ds. This game is great and so far I have nothing to say but positive things about it. The game is fun, remains fun and the RPG elements are more innovative (even if influenced by diablo) in this type of game than anything Nintendo has done with Zelda in a decade. If you enjoy M rated games that look great and feature a ton of great boss fights along with a loot system and solid crafting system then look no further. Did I mention how dumb Audrey Drake is? If you take two things from this quick review play this game, it is fun and second respect IGN less for allowing someone who plays pokemon still to review this type of game.… Expand
  16. iTz_kdub_yO
    Aug 15, 2012
    9
    This game far exceeded my expectations. The first game was pretty good but it didn't keep me wanting to play. Death and the combination of new elements keeps me wanting more and unable to put down my controller. EPIC
  17. bluCritic
    Aug 18, 2012
    10
    This game is... A MARVEL: a visual marvel, a wonder playable, wonderful in size and duration.
    It's BIG. It's one of the BIGGEST GAME i've seen and played. And the hero (Death) is very charismatic and pleasant from the first time and projects the image that he is a powerful figure. I love this GAME!
  18. wotif
    Aug 19, 2012
    10
    Fantastic game. Took the good elements of the first game an added side-quests to reduce linearity as well as stats/gear/talents to add progression. Great exploration, great combat, good puzzles, and a strong story-line. The characters are all interesting. The graphics are not on the level of some other games but they're still beautiful and fit the game's environment perfectly. My ONLYFantastic game. Took the good elements of the first game an added side-quests to reduce linearity as well as stats/gear/talents to add progression. Great exploration, great combat, good puzzles, and a strong story-line. The characters are all interesting. The graphics are not on the level of some other games but they're still beautiful and fit the game's environment perfectly. My ONLY gripe is a minor one in that the wall-running/jumping can feel awkward sometimes. With BIoshock: Infinite pushed to 2013, this has got to be by far the best adventure game of the year (if not best GAME of the year so far)!… Expand
  19. wesker2012
    Aug 20, 2012
    10
    I've had a gaming itch this gaming generation that I could never scratch. I missed playing games like Jet Force Gemeni, Donkey Kong 64, Super Mario 64, Conkers Bad Fur Day, Zelda's Wind Waker. These were games where you had a big open world where you could wander around and everything you saw in the distance, you could eventually get their somehow. A strong emphasis on puzzles alongI've had a gaming itch this gaming generation that I could never scratch. I missed playing games like Jet Force Gemeni, Donkey Kong 64, Super Mario 64, Conkers Bad Fur Day, Zelda's Wind Waker. These were games where you had a big open world where you could wander around and everything you saw in the distance, you could eventually get their somehow. A strong emphasis on puzzles along with combat were key to these games. The best things about these games were that you really felt like you were in a different world and the sense of adventure you would get wondering what was next to see and do. Vigil games finally helped me scratch the hell out of that itch and damn does it feel amazing. Darksiders II is one of the best games ever created. An instant modern classic. Vigil games has brought the action-adventure genre back to life. Relish the joy of playing this game because these kind of gems come about rarely. This game just oozes so much greatness, its astonishing. First off, Vigil nails all the big elements in the game. Controls = 10...everything is laid out very well. Combat = 10 never gets old and thats saying something when the game is so long Platforming =10 wall jumping and climbing is very smooth, music = 10 the soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks ever and fits the mood and game perfectly. Certain tracks will slowly pump you up getting you in the mood to whoop ass, while others have an epic, dark foreboding tone to it. Loot system = 10 love the option to quickly equip something, Menus = 9 Menus are great except the loading in between each page is kind of annoying, also the buttons mapped seem backwards. Level Design = 10, the game oozes with atmosphere, the action adventure genre has a tendency to be very cookie cutter where all the dungeons look similar, etc. but Darksiders II stands out in this aspect. Every place is very unique. You never know what to expect. It brings back the adventure in the genre. Voice acting = 10 The voices are superb. They draw you into the world. Enemies = 10 theres so many different kind of enemies to keep the game from getting stale, boss fights = 10 its so fun to figure out each bosses weaknesses, puzzles = 10 puzzles are also very fun to figure out, they are challenging so its very rewarding when you figure it out but not too challenging that it pisses you off. Atmosphere = 10 The landscapes are breathtaking and gorgeous, so much detail too. Lasting Appeal = 10 this game is looooong. I've played 25 hours so far, done a ton of stuff and I'm only half way at the most through the game. There's so much to do in Darksiders 2 and all of it is very fun. Graphics = 10 graphics are top notch, the comic book art style is superb, the color palette is very diverse, bright, and colorful. Characters = 10 I love all the NPCS, they all fit very well into the world and are fun to talk to. Epicness = 10 from the environments, to the voice acting, to the boss battles, to the dungeons, this game is the epitome of epic. FUN FACTOR = 15 This game is just so much fun, its hard to put down. There hasn't been any dull moments so far where I couldn't wait to get past something. The best element about this game is it has soul. There's so many cool little touches in the game that show you how passionate the developers were about making this world come alive. One thing I love is how Death's color palette is purple and you can see that theme throughout the game and in Darksiders one Wars was orange. Very neat idea. This is just one of the cool extra touches in the game. Theres lots of sidequests that are seamlessly implemented into the game and are full dungeons not just some small side stuff. As you can see from this ridiculously long review, this game attempts to do a lot of stuff. Great thing is it nails all of it in my opinion. BOTTOM LINE: If you are a fan of the action-adventure genre, Do yourself a favor and go get this game!!!!!!!!!! You won't regret it ;)… Expand
  20. tremault
    Sep 2, 2012
    4
    I was really looking forward to this as I expected they would only improve it over the first one. At the end of the day, this is a big disappointment. They tried a bit too hard I think. The addition of multiples of items that get picked up every five minutes, really cheapens the concept of extra armour. In the original darksiders, new armour for War was very cool. In this game it is justI was really looking forward to this as I expected they would only improve it over the first one. At the end of the day, this is a big disappointment. They tried a bit too hard I think. The addition of multiples of items that get picked up every five minutes, really cheapens the concept of extra armour. In the original darksiders, new armour for War was very cool. In this game it is just "Meh, whatever". Then there is the horse. In the first game it was pretty interesting when you got to ride the horse for a bit. Now in darksiders 2, riding the horse is boring. As well as actually riding the horse being boring, it results in the areas being boring. You end up with a few large plains, with some dungeons dotted around the place. This actually polarises the game between horse bits and dungeons. It takes the intrigue out of world exploration as you know what to expect. Due to the drawbacks of these elements of the game, I decided to set it to easy so I could go through the game easily and quickly. but they couldn't even get that right. I ended up going up against a boss who my zombie decoys died against in 3 seconds so I couldn't distract him, I was hardly taking any health off him and got completely slaughtered. On easy. There is of course the existence of bonus items. The limited edition gives a really powerful weapon, but this just makes the weapons you pick up useless. It takes out any sense of reward for collecting stuff, not that there would be anyway since the game throws stuff at you. It seems backwards, when you really need some health you just can't seem to pick any up. When you don't need health it gets thrown at you. It's just all really, really wrong.

    I haven't even mentioned the poor level design. I simply cannot imagine how the game designers failed to notice that their volcano was moving from one side of the temple to the opposite side. The art design of the environments is bad, with overlapping textures causing a horrible flickering effect, some places there are glaring gaps in the geometry so you can see through to the other side. The general art direction is very clumsy with many areas just being very difficult to figure out and resulting in a mess of clutter.    … Expand
  21. mz1234
    Aug 14, 2012
    10
    I will not say anything more for my friend but it is impressive and a great
    Exceeded his expectations a significant improvement from Game of Death The first is poking cold arrogant and a lot more active than the war which was like a tank, such as credit steadfast person increase over the death of muscle on the other hand depends on the Shuffle comes next in the battle of killing is    I will not say anything more for my friend but it is impressive and a great
    Exceeded his expectations a significant improvement from Game of Death The first is poking cold arrogant and a lot more active than the war which was like a tank, such as credit steadfast person increase over the death of muscle on the other hand depends on the Shuffle comes next in the battle of killing is wonderful, and focus on the skill tree RPG and customization is also a personal story line, and the epic feel immersed in it. To record the music in the game is the best place I heard alive in the game is a big compliment from the madness of Joe is not a must buy game for all lovers of adventure has    … Expand
  22. DSouls_guy
    Sep 7, 2012
    8
    Okay to start things off,I wasn't a big fan of the first Darksiders game*I mean I didn't dislike it*but the first game just felt like a god of war knock off and there wasn't anyway to change the gear or weaopns in the first game it felt bland to me...But DarkSiders 2 Is an AMAZING GAME!!!...DS2 is a huge game all around and with Great graphics and awesome combat,it's fast paced and veryOkay to start things off,I wasn't a big fan of the first Darksiders game*I mean I didn't dislike it*but the first game just felt like a god of war knock off and there wasn't anyway to change the gear or weaopns in the first game it felt bland to me...But DarkSiders 2 Is an AMAZING GAME!!!...DS2 is a huge game all around and with Great graphics and awesome combat,it's fast paced and very addicting.the best part is how Vigil games put in a great RPG feel to the whole game with the ability to change weapons and even when you get new gear putting it on changes you're look and makes Death look more awesome than before.the voice acting is very well done .Vigil Games,this is the best DS games yet.I'm giving DS2 a big fat 10 rating.… Expand
  23. Ezekillya
    Sep 28, 2012
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am new at this web page. So here it comes...I have a huge experience of playing games of this kind. My first reaction with this game was " Don't, like at all". This Darksiders could have been a must have game...But it isn't. Let me tell you why:

    The Good:

    1- Good character. If you say "I am Death", that is a good beginning.
    2-Hack and Slash When you have a strong weapon, the fighting becomes interesting. The fact that you hit a special combo and the Reaper appears is awesome. However, That is the only innovation that this game has.
    3- Nice abilities like the "prince of persia Warrior Within"
    4- The Pursuit of "WHEN I AM GOING TO SEE WAR?!
    5- The best thing in the game, the music.

    The BAD

    1- COLORS: I am death, the rider of death, not a neon ninght rider. At every step all my surrondings should be death...No Colors, life, violet neon ligt...This is the worst part of all. As a gamer, you need to recognize with the charachter. Some feeling of justice, rage, good or evil...But here...nothing of these appears. This is something that could have easily be done...but they failed at this. Check for instance Assura's wrath (the game is not excellent, but it tells you everytime, that the guy is really angry)
    2-Scenary: I have seen a negative critic here and it looks like mine. You have two instances, Horse or dungeon. Don't expect to search the entire map or discover any place that feels amazing...Everything looks with shinny colors. They definitely should at least copy something from the skyrim Dungeons scaries place to be.....
    3- Story: The first ten hours could have easily been deleted. Really. From dungeon to dungeon...Side quests...I do not know why should I do them...The argument of saving War is good, but not enough. I did not care the story or did not get involved in, I just wanted to end the game beacuse i Bought it.
    4- Personally-- The QTE should be included here and we have not any.
    5- The dungeons looked all the same!! This matter is very important, becasue, this type of scenaries have been created long ago...Take a look in Zelda You have a palace of water! Or rock or fire...That makes different dungeon to play with, therefore a different game to play...

    Concluction:

    This game is not as really really bad it just looked empty. The first game was a master piece, but this, is a regular game. My expectations were really high and none of them were satisfied. Everything looked boring and well known, without suprises. In darksiders, we have an excellent argument, please guys, please, use it to produce something that blows my mind. Add a co op, make the atmosphere darker, with mistery, make that every item adds really something to the game (Consider Megaman X or God of war 3) Every item should add something or should change radically the game. NOT an item just for the dungeon, THAT IS COMPLETELY WRONG! For example, (SPOILLER!!) when death divides in two, I am not allowed to fight with them!!! Therefore, that item is useless outside a dungeon....
    Last, Death is violent, and he acts like "I Can do anything"...Wrong again. Death should claim the death of everything that surrounds him...The voice hould be darker, like inspir ing fear...like he is dying. And add some heavy metal to the music...That is something that pays all the time!!

    Best regards    … Expand
  24. tombo
    Aug 17, 2012
    10
    Are the dungeons as devilishly clever as Zelda? No; the combat as challenging and precise as Dark Souls? No; the exploration of beautiful, wondrous worlds as enticing as a Metroid or Final Fantasy? No.
    Does Darksiders 2 combine all these elements in an incredibly FUN experience? YES!! I love this game
    and so will you.
  25. armil04
    Aug 21, 2012
    10
    This game is AWESOME!! A fantastic sequel to a game that made me loose myself into a post apocalyptic world for hours! As i write this short text, I've spent with the game about six hours and I'm happy to say that comparing to D1, Darksiders 2 is bigger (like Russia > Morocco) and has faster combat (F1 > lawnmower). Anyone who likes to search the maps high and low to find hidden items willThis game is AWESOME!! A fantastic sequel to a game that made me loose myself into a post apocalyptic world for hours! As i write this short text, I've spent with the game about six hours and I'm happy to say that comparing to D1, Darksiders 2 is bigger (like Russia > Morocco) and has faster combat (F1 > lawnmower). Anyone who likes to search the maps high and low to find hidden items will also be pleased, there is a HELLUVA lot of them!… Expand
  26. drm
    Aug 22, 2012
    9
    Okay...look....This game is getting some negative heat from people that are saying real intelligent stuff like, "Oooo, they ripped that off from this or that." My response, "DUH!!!!" The hell did you expect? The first Darksiders was cannibalism at it's finest. They managed to rip off Link's hookshot, target selective boomerang, Portal, God of War, and a whole pile of other stuff fromOkay...look....This game is getting some negative heat from people that are saying real intelligent stuff like, "Oooo, they ripped that off from this or that." My response, "DUH!!!!" The hell did you expect? The first Darksiders was cannibalism at it's finest. They managed to rip off Link's hookshot, target selective boomerang, Portal, God of War, and a whole pile of other stuff from previously successful games. So really...what the hell did you expect? I expected to have fun, and I've had a thoroughly enjoyable time playing the hell out of this. Sure they ripped off Shadow Of The Colossus. Big deal. I'm so starved for some irritating platform fantasy crap, I really just don't care anymore. God.… Expand
  27. ThePalacePlayer
    Sep 7, 2012
    10
    I really liked, not loved, the first game, and Vigil Games takes everything that worked with the first and makes it better the second time around. The lead protagonist Death is awesome, the locations is varied and the story is really good for this type of game. A great new feature is the loot system, which makes sure you have enough hours for 20+. I'm on New game plus right now, not aI really liked, not loved, the first game, and Vigil Games takes everything that worked with the first and makes it better the second time around. The lead protagonist Death is awesome, the locations is varied and the story is really good for this type of game. A great new feature is the loot system, which makes sure you have enough hours for 20+. I'm on New game plus right now, not a option I useually take, but even after 21 hours of fighting I wasn't satisfied, so I take another round. So far one of the best games this year.… Expand
  28. Chris_DK
    Sep 4, 2012
    4
    This is a disappointing sequel to War's Darksiders. The game is so incredibly boring and it feels very lengthy. The "puzzles" in this game are all similiar. Everytime when you make a progress in this game you are set out to collect 3 objects every single time. It's like you are repeating the same tasks over and over again. It seems very reused but I give this game 4/10 because I like theThis is a disappointing sequel to War's Darksiders. The game is so incredibly boring and it feels very lengthy. The "puzzles" in this game are all similiar. Everytime when you make a progress in this game you are set out to collect 3 objects every single time. It's like you are repeating the same tasks over and over again. It seems very reused but I give this game 4/10 because I like the loot system. You can equip Death with all kinds of armors and weapons to give him a hardcore look.… Expand
  29. NekuSebaks
    Aug 14, 2012
    10
    Awesome, I am not speak english very good, but i must say, that this game is perfect, THANKS VIGIL GAMES!!!!, DEATH IS AWESOME, THE GAMEPLAY, THE ARTISTIC WORK, THANKS!!!!.
  30. Gonoru
    Oct 6, 2012
    1
    I'm an upset user of your game on ps3, because the game seems to have a bug that doesn't allow me finishing the game!.
    The bug appears on the side quest heart stone part #2 I destroyed my construct to get the shadow ball into the slot in the room to the eat to let bring down the barriers so i can get to the heart stone. Instead I threw the ball in to the water by the stone crusher.
  31. Reptogan
    Aug 24, 2012
    10
    This a great game, however I have encountered 2 potentially game-breaking glitches, but a quick search on the Darksiders 2 forum and I fixed them both. Sometimes in the Crucible the sound disappears, but these technical hiccups don't really detract from this game as it is one the best games I've played this year.
  32. AM-Gamer
    Sep 1, 2012
    9
    Sad that metacritic has lost all creadablity with user reviews because of a group of basment dwelling satan worshiping virgins decided to hate on the PS3 version of a great game. The game has great visuals that feel like you are playing a comic book, with large enviorments and over 40 hours of gameplay if you choose the sidequest. The random loot system is very well done and the new gameSad that metacritic has lost all creadablity with user reviews because of a group of basment dwelling satan worshiping virgins decided to hate on the PS3 version of a great game. The game has great visuals that feel like you are playing a comic book, with large enviorments and over 40 hours of gameplay if you choose the sidequest. The random loot system is very well done and the new game + option which was missing in the first one is available in DS2 giving it much more replay value. I reccomend this game if you were a fan of the first one are action adventure games in general.… Expand
  33. kris2fur
    Sep 9, 2012
    2
    This game is unstoppable hype and nothing more. There is a reason the user reviews are so low. The longer you play the more you will see.

    Here
  34. VidsRule
    Oct 22, 2012
    4
    The more I played, the more beyond frustrated I got. There is some 8-bit design here. As well as camera problems and other frustrations that have led me to re-review this game. Dungeons that go on so long they almost feel like a drawn out separate game. Too many puzzles that require aimless walking around just to find one thing that leads to another tedious puzzle. Lots of good parts butThe more I played, the more beyond frustrated I got. There is some 8-bit design here. As well as camera problems and other frustrations that have led me to re-review this game. Dungeons that go on so long they almost feel like a drawn out separate game. Too many puzzles that require aimless walking around just to find one thing that leads to another tedious puzzle. Lots of good parts but just way to many frustrations.… Expand
  35. GrumpyReviewer
    Sep 26, 2012
    8
    In my opinion, Darksiders 2 - although now part of a franchise - wanted to trail a path of its own. These 2 games are like "brothers", just like their main protagonists and, therefore, share similarities and particularities. They share a similar package (the whole Zelda+God of War thing of course) each one with a different taste, smell, soul. You cannot say that if you've played the firstIn my opinion, Darksiders 2 - although now part of a franchise - wanted to trail a path of its own. These 2 games are like "brothers", just like their main protagonists and, therefore, share similarities and particularities. They share a similar package (the whole Zelda+God of War thing of course) each one with a different taste, smell, soul. You cannot say that if you've played the first Darksiders you have played Darksiders 2 - and this works both ways. If they intend to make the other 2 games this way, in the end, the saga might turn into a very interesting experiment; 4 horsemen with games of their own, although parts of one single story. That being said, the game is great, feels great, plays great, looks great and Death is much more of a bad ass than his captive brother, War. Cool game. Period.… Expand
  36. NoBodysGamer
    Sep 2, 2012
    10
    Amazing game! Gorgeous characters and world design, great voice work and a real old school dungeon crawler feel.
    perfect 10 game, never played something so cool, much better then the kiddy crap called Zelda.
  37. Chomag
    Aug 25, 2012
    7
    Biggest issue are the controls on the PC. Someone who is not used to using a gamepad is going to be very frustrated, as even the possibility of rebinding the keys (except some keys like Del seem to be forbidden to bind anything to them) is insufficient. This issue is most annoying during climbing as you'll realize you need an extra set of fingers for some moves.
    DO NOT buy this game if    Biggest issue are the controls on the PC. Someone who is not used to using a gamepad is going to be very frustrated, as even the possibility of rebinding the keys (except some keys like Del seem to be forbidden to bind anything to them) is insufficient. This issue is most annoying during climbing as you'll realize you need an extra set of fingers for some moves.
    DO NOT buy this game if you are a pure PC gamer who does not use gamepads.    … Expand
  38. Ps3blaze22
    Oct 29, 2012
    10
    One of the best games of all-time imo, i find it sad that some 360 fanboys are rating the PS3 version lower because it was proven to be the superior version by LensofTruth, how desperate can people be? How old are those trolls, seriously? i don't get it. :/
  39. trwaters
    Sep 1, 2012
    9
    Darksiders 2 does a great job of using everyone's favorite aspects of many games. The combat is remeniscent of God of War. The story and dungeons feel like a Legend of Zelda game. It even has a loot system like diablo, which rewards you for exploring the huge open world of Darksiders 2. I can't give enough positive praise to this game, and I highly recommend it to virtually any gamer!
  40. Tall_But_Short
    Sep 1, 2012
    7
    So far, this is the GOTY 2012. Don't listen to the 0.8 average user score because all of it is just spam hating agaisnt the ps3. This game runs perfectly on ps3. The new additions added in this game are delight because of all the RPG elements and dungeons. This game will definitely provide many hours of entertainment and fun, even to just casual gamers. The art style is just beautiful andSo far, this is the GOTY 2012. Don't listen to the 0.8 average user score because all of it is just spam hating agaisnt the ps3. This game runs perfectly on ps3. The new additions added in this game are delight because of all the RPG elements and dungeons. This game will definitely provide many hours of entertainment and fun, even to just casual gamers. The art style is just beautiful and the soundtrack by Jesper Kyd is phenomenal. The combat is confusing in the beginning, but as the player progresses in the game, it gets easier but the game always tends to challenge you.… Expand
  41. jigoo
    Aug 26, 2012
    9
    damn this game is awesome. i love the amazing graphics, sound, and gameplay. the only tiny complaint that i have is when travelling from point A to B, the game will slow down and be a bit boring. but that is a single mosquito on the windshield of an great experience. definitely buy, i for one am happy that i got the preorder and i hope this continues to be a great franchise
  42. lambo-84
    Aug 27, 2012
    10
    All i can say is amazing game, vigil have done a brilliant job bettering the original darksiders which was a fantastic game.. Fingers crossed we don't have to wait another 2 n a half years for another masterpiece off them.. Well done guys!!
  43. mangafan
    Sep 1, 2012
    9
    I have to start with my dislikes first, surely not the best way to start a review, but it needs mentioning.
    (1)I found myself hating the same tired formula in each new world, you have to find a set number of keys/souls/bone characters/head horns for arena, etc, it felt really lazy to be honest, adding no variety, just solve puzzles, kill enemies, find item, then repeat.
    (2) the bosses,    I have to start with my dislikes first, surely not the best way to start a review, but it needs mentioning.
    (1)I found myself hating the same tired formula in each new world, you have to find a set number of keys/souls/bone characters/head horns for arena, etc, it felt really lazy to be honest, adding no variety, just solve puzzles, kill enemies, find item, then repeat.
    (2) the bosses, they felt completely underwhelming, i kept waiting for a wow moment, something to stand out , like in GOW but nothing.
    (3) the running speed of Death, i would give anything to have a button to make him sprint.
    That's it for things i disliked.
    Because of (1) especially, it made the game feel like a chore at times, when i was just wanting to see the environments and more of the story, which i feel should be awarded some special prize.
    The environments felt amazingly detailed, with tiny details added to give the world realism.
    The voice acting felt spot on, although i really missed the interaction between War and The Watcher, having a silent crow in DS 2 made the game a bit less enjoyable.
    I do not know if the developers were fans, but i feel as if DS 2 is a spiritual successor to Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver, or at least was intended to give a few nods to it, given Death's body shape, fashion, and moving abilities, but the game is more than worthy of being nominated for Game of the Year.    … Expand
  44. benslime
    Sep 3, 2012
    7
    Its like a darker toned zelda with inspiration from the Devil May Cry series from Capcom. Plays smoothly and no apparent lag issues. Playing as death is cool in itself, storyline could be better, wont go into to avoid spoilers
  45. abdulsdestroyer
    Sep 3, 2012
    10
    This game is very awesome. The graphics are very good and its artistical style fits with the theme of the end days. The main character is pretty interesting as a concept. The gameplay is rock-solid, i never get tired of it. All these spam negative reviews are completely untrue. So this is what I have to say, fudge off Ansha Abdul you and your stupid little demonic cult, you are nothing butThis game is very awesome. The graphics are very good and its artistical style fits with the theme of the end days. The main character is pretty interesting as a concept. The gameplay is rock-solid, i never get tired of it. All these spam negative reviews are completely untrue. So this is what I have to say, fudge off Ansha Abdul you and your stupid little demonic cult, you are nothing but trash and do not represent a fraction of Russia's players. I hope your rotten cult gets destroyed soon. Пошел нахуй абдуль! Хуй тебе в жопу, блядский экстрасенс.… Expand
  46. Idomtcareblah1
    Oct 14, 2012
    4
    Darksiders is an okay game. Just okay, a little bland overall but nothing offensive.

    I'll start with the games largest flaws, since that's easy. The game is a tiresome drudge from start to finish that will never really challenge the player. Just about every enemy in the game is defeated via the same tactic, which is to walk up to them and repeatedly press square. The only use for using    Darksiders is an okay game. Just okay, a little bland overall but nothing offensive.

    I'll start with the games largest flaws, since that's easy. The game is a tiresome drudge from start to finish that will never really challenge the player. Just about every enemy in the game is defeated via the same tactic, which is to walk up to them and repeatedly press square. The only use for using anything other than the default combo is that it's boring seeing the same animation over and over, and once you get the charging attack which you will get right at the very beginning, the game becomes painfully easy.

    Overall the game took me 15 hours to complete then an additional 4 hours to 100%. In total I died only a handful of times, the first few bosses seem promising, they are a reasonable challenge, however the bosses actually get easier as the game goes on. The first boss is the coolest, hardest and most fun in the game. The last boss is the easiest and most boring. Strange. However these boss fights are the only parts of the game that contain any challenge. Battles between bosses consist of mowing through cannon fodder, the game tries to make this more dificult for you by locking the door behind you in just about every room you walk into. However this doesn't help. You have a massive amount of health, and you don't need it, you will be skipping just about every chest you come across because you don't need health and mana refills, even cash, I had soon bought everything there was to buy and had nothing to do with money. The dungeon have some pretty cool design ideas however all the puzzles within them are linear, by that I mean: anything you do will take you one step closer to the solution. My advice: when you walk into a puzzle room just mess with whatever you can see without stopping to think because the puzzle will solve itself. There was literally a single puzzle in the entire game where I was forced to stop and think about how to solve it (portal gun cage & weights puzzle)

    Lastly on my list of cons is the aesthetics. The game has good 'graphics' but a bad 'art style'. However if you like the artstyle I suppose you might think the whole thing looks great. However most of the art seemed like knocked back concepts for Warcraft or war hammer. Too cheesy to be cool but not outrageous enough to be taken seriously. The game world did however have a nice aesthetic feel to it on the whole.

    The combat is fluid, it feels very nice, the mechanics are nice despite being unutilized. The attacks feel nice and the enemies have impressive finishers. The items are fantastic and definitely the stand out feature of the game. The leveling up mechanic was meaningless. There were a fair amount of secrets, however you get multiple items that tell you the locations of all the secrets so they aren't exactly 'secret'.

    The story is an afterthought. However I don't take that into account in the score.

    The game is certainly worth playing, but probably not worth buying or renting. More of a borrow from a friend if they happen to have it and your bored type of thing, like you would a trashy movie. On the whole an okay game, a bit below average and thus 4/10    … Expand
  47. lpsyco
    Nov 23, 2012
    7
    and screen tearing...veryyyyyyyy bad....i sold it....bye bye..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  48. gorik16
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    This is highly underrated game - probably one of the most underrated game of all time ! ) so , if you want a good story , good action , good ost from jusper kid - darksiders 2 is your choice!!!
  49. pxn7bat
    Mar 9, 2022
    0
    noting intresting in this game. everything is awful. i've already play it and i can not enjoy. Combat is bad. Story is boring. and many oyher thing...
  50. MiOdd
    Jan 14, 2013
    8
    Like its predecessor, Darksiders 2 is a very derivative game, drawing obvious influences from other great action/adventure titles such as God of War, Zelda and Prince of Persia. The game borrows theses different elements and executes them wonderfully creating a very enjoyable game in the process. What Darksiders 2 does different from the original is place a greater emphasis on loot andLike its predecessor, Darksiders 2 is a very derivative game, drawing obvious influences from other great action/adventure titles such as God of War, Zelda and Prince of Persia. The game borrows theses different elements and executes them wonderfully creating a very enjoyable game in the process. What Darksiders 2 does different from the original is place a greater emphasis on loot and item management to feel more like a traditional RPG. I do not like RPGs and I do not like heavy amounts of item management so these additions worried me greatly, I feared they would be far too cumbersome and end up souring my enjoyment of the game. I am happy to report that they haven't hampered my experience at all. With the option to auto-loot dropped items, I find that the loot system can be largely ignored. For people who like collecting mass amounts of items, you may like these features and that's great. For others like me, fear not, you can get by easily enough without having to worry if you have the best items equipped. I usually only check my inventory once per dungeon.… Expand
  51. Mohammad22
    Oct 29, 2012
    10
    There's little to complain about with Darksiders II, in fact, I pretty much love everything about this game. I won't be surprised to see it end up on quite a few Game of the Year lists at the tail end of the year, which I'm sure you'll come to understand once you lay your hands on it.
  52. neoncritic
    Oct 30, 2012
    6
    Darksiders 2 is another shameless mix of the original's forefathers - Zelda and God of War. I grew tired of the God-of-War-style gameplay a while ago and this is just a carbon copy. The graphics are adequate sufficiently smooth, unfortunately the cutscenes look awful. There's a certain requisite magnanimity expected when playing as Death himself in a videogame, but THQ never manages toDarksiders 2 is another shameless mix of the original's forefathers - Zelda and God of War. I grew tired of the God-of-War-style gameplay a while ago and this is just a carbon copy. The graphics are adequate sufficiently smooth, unfortunately the cutscenes look awful. There's a certain requisite magnanimity expected when playing as Death himself in a videogame, but THQ never manages to convey this, cool horse though... Also, you shoudln't really be able to die as Death should you? The game certainly informs you this is the case, but after 5 or so hours I was dying a lot. Oddly fun to play at times though Darksiders 2 was, this is derivative fluff.… Expand
  53. mrnice
    Jul 1, 2016
    7
    Satisfying puzzles and boss fights, and there's not really a bad thing to say about the gameplay, neither combat nor platforming. The game is very much a patchwork/copy of lots of other games, so it's hard to justify a clear recommendation. Just know that it's mainly platforming and combat and some serviceable puzzles, and you have a pretty realistic expectation of the game.
  54. sityoazzdown
    Jun 10, 2016
    7
    This is a good, but not great game. The core gameplay is fine, your typical hack and slash gameplay with bosses and puzzles thrown in here and there. What makes this game better than most in this genre, is the random loot you get, it's almost rpg like. Everything you get from enemies and chests produces gear around your level with different stats and rarity level, with the rarer, theThis is a good, but not great game. The core gameplay is fine, your typical hack and slash gameplay with bosses and puzzles thrown in here and there. What makes this game better than most in this genre, is the random loot you get, it's almost rpg like. Everything you get from enemies and chests produces gear around your level with different stats and rarity level, with the rarer, the better stats. This game is also semi-open world, where you can roam a limited open world and fight optional side bosses/ look for hidden objects to upgrade your character. All of this shows that they tried to innovate in this game, and while they work, it just falls flat in terms of "fun". When you grind for better weapons, sometimes one drop will last you 3-5 levels, so basically the fun of getting loot gets tedious. The open world just isn't very interesting to look at, with bland environments and repetitive game play. the hidden objects/chests are fun to find, but that's the extent to it. Now the story was completely uninspiring, it's basically go from point a to point b, just to find out you have to go to point c, rinse and repeat. Game play-wise there's nothing wrong with it, as it is actually fun, with gameplay very reminiscent of god of war. The bosses present a fun challenge; and generally there is a decent amount of variety of enemies. However, Death nearly bored me to death, no likable trait at all, makes it a grind to finish the game playing as him. To end, it's a good game, but for every good thing you find, you'll certainly find something bad about it; especially if you put a lot of hours into it. It's a typical hack and slash, period.… Expand
  55. hawaiianhappy
    Nov 15, 2012
    7
    The good:

    Great boss fights Large game Plenty to do More challenging than the first one The bad I hate it when there are small things like determining which gear is slightly better than the other, it's like ev training in pokemon. I find that some of the enemies have an absurd amount of health, and it becomes a chore to constantly dodge, wait for an opening then attack and    The good:

    Great boss fights
    Large game
    Plenty to do
    More challenging than the first one

    The bad
    I hate it when there are small things like determining which gear is slightly better than the other, it's like ev training in pokemon.

    I find that some of the enemies have an absurd amount of health, and it becomes a chore to constantly dodge, wait for an opening then attack and repeat for 5 minutes to finally kill it. Overall this wasn't as good as the first one, but it was still good. What's sad is that it is better than most games that have came out recently.    … Expand
  56. Lezard82
    Oct 15, 2012
    6
    I have high hopes put on this game because I found the first Darksiders simply AWESOME. That Zelda like sensation with it's own brand was amazing. But then I found they sacrifice every good RPG aspect in favor of the action part. The story, simply put, is too simply and has practically nothing to do with the first game. Death is treated like an idiot, all day running for one place toI have high hopes put on this game because I found the first Darksiders simply AWESOME. That Zelda like sensation with it's own brand was amazing. But then I found they sacrifice every good RPG aspect in favor of the action part. The story, simply put, is too simply and has practically nothing to do with the first game. Death is treated like an idiot, all day running for one place to another and dificulty curve it's absurd. Ok, it's a good action game, but it's feels like it has nothing to do with the first game. And the horse could have been ommited perfectly.… Expand
  57. 55dmax
    Nov 9, 2012
    10
    every bit of this game was worth playing, and it was worth every $ i paid.
  58. GamersLikeABoss
    Nov 10, 2012
    5
    The games is too detailed and it actually make it looked messy, i think Darksider I is better than II. Not reallly worth my money to buy something that is almost the same as the first one.
  59. TheJeffness
    Nov 16, 2012
    8
    Its kinda like "God of War" had sex with "Zelda", then they had a baby named "Zod of Zar". Meanwhile "Kingdoms of Amular" and "Assasins creed" went out drinking, got drunk, then banged with a busted condom. "Kingdoms of Amular" wanted "Assasins Creed" to get an abortion, but she didnt. This bastard child "Assingdoms of Creedular" then proceeded to slip a roofie in "Zod of Zar"'s drinkIts kinda like "God of War" had sex with "Zelda", then they had a baby named "Zod of Zar". Meanwhile "Kingdoms of Amular" and "Assasins creed" went out drinking, got drunk, then banged with a busted condom. "Kingdoms of Amular" wanted "Assasins Creed" to get an abortion, but she didnt. This bastard child "Assingdoms of Creedular" then proceeded to slip a roofie in "Zod of Zar"'s drink one night, 9 months late Zod of Zar, birthed a monstrosity of a child and named it Asszod of creedzar.....This child reached the age of 20, cut off its genitals, changed its sex, and named itself darksiders 2. If that story sounded appealing to you, then you will probably like this game!

    This game is good....but it feels mediocore. It just lacks focus...it attempts to do everything, and it does everything well just not perfect. I really wanted to love this game because it looked good and played well, but I just couldnt really get into it. It just felt generic and a lot of the dungeons felt tedious and bland. Some parts were absolutely gorgeous, fun, and amazing....but it felt that I had to play through an hour long boring dungeon just to reach a cool part of the game. It is a very good game, but I traded it in after 15 hours....there are just too many other great games I need to try, and this game offered too much(which isnt a bad thing)....all the things it offered were fun, but failed to draw me in. If I had less videogame systems and wasted less of my money on videogames I would have loved this game! If you only have $30 and are looking for a couple good older games that dont have multiplayer, I would just get this instead! All the gameplay mechanics(climbing, combat, loot) are comparable to newer titles, so you should just try this game first because you could surely spend 100 hours with it. Just buy it at gamestop used, then return it within 7 days for a full refund if you dont like it.    … Expand
  60. Dante555
    Jan 19, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a great game i have complete the 6 times and I'm now play the dlc it have long story and side quest and the company release dlc for me I enjoy the game… Expand
  61. janeausten69
    May 3, 2013
    10
    I really enjoy this franchise. While lacking in originality, DarkSiders never felt like just a copy cat game to me. I like the elements of Zelda, God of War, and Prince of Persia that are found in this game. Adding the loot system was fun and easy to understand as well. The game also gives you quite a bang for your buck as well seeing how it took me close to 60 hours to complete all ofI really enjoy this franchise. While lacking in originality, DarkSiders never felt like just a copy cat game to me. I like the elements of Zelda, God of War, and Prince of Persia that are found in this game. Adding the loot system was fun and easy to understand as well. The game also gives you quite a bang for your buck as well seeing how it took me close to 60 hours to complete all of the side quests.… Expand
  62. SileSixEcho
    Aug 17, 2015
    9
    Darksiders 2 is an excellent game with good art design and nice gamepay. I liked the first darksiders for it's Zelda references and I like this second edition for being different but yet sticking to what made the first one good. It deserves a better score and I realy hope, that this will get a successor.
  63. Frankpsn
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    Despite losing the epic sensation of the first game, is still a big improvement in almost every way. While it lacks in story, the rest is completely better than the first
  64. dmasz91
    Jul 18, 2018
    9
    Another excellent game i just played in 2018. I loved it more than the 1st darksiders and fell in love with the Guardian orchestral boss song. Great soundtrack and character reacts quickly when you press the buttons. Some boss fights seemed a little too easy, but it still had a good story line and kept me entertained. Just one of the best games I've ever played on the ps3. If you've neverAnother excellent game i just played in 2018. I loved it more than the 1st darksiders and fell in love with the Guardian orchestral boss song. Great soundtrack and character reacts quickly when you press the buttons. Some boss fights seemed a little too easy, but it still had a good story line and kept me entertained. Just one of the best games I've ever played on the ps3. If you've never played it yet, it's worth a buy.… Expand
  65. MaxPayneIsGod
    Jul 2, 2014
    7
    A truly massive hack n' slash with RPG elements. It's Zelda for adults. Death the lead, is perfectly nonchalant and has these wonderful moments of pure facetiousness, the way he talks to NPCs is scripted and voiced to perfection. Darksiders 2 is huge, its long and unfortunately its too drawn out. I looks great, sounds great howver there is just too many go here pick up this kill 100sA truly massive hack n' slash with RPG elements. It's Zelda for adults. Death the lead, is perfectly nonchalant and has these wonderful moments of pure facetiousness, the way he talks to NPCs is scripted and voiced to perfection. Darksiders 2 is huge, its long and unfortunately its too drawn out. I looks great, sounds great howver there is just too many go here pick up this kill 100s of baddies return, kill more baddies rinse and repeat. It needs shorter main quests and more side quests. Some of the dungeons are hours long, and just when you think one is going to end, it expands. The bosses are pretty good but all way, way too easy. The way it ties into the original game is really good. It's a bit too much of a chore to warrant more than one play through its just too long and not varied enough.… Expand
  66. DimitriP
    Sep 2, 2014
    9
    Fnatastic game, value for money at its best. Easily spend 40 hours of just plain fun. I never came across and bugs or glitches like some others. Update to v1.02.
  67. Hanan
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    It's not boring, it has tons of tasks and you don't get lost! There's a map which gives directions to where to go and what to do! Bonus,, You can upgrade your weapons as you'd wish "fire/ice".. I bought it for my PC,, playing on PS3 is much more fun!
  68. SiAScORCH
    Nov 4, 2014
    5
    I'm partial on this game because I didn't find it to be that good. The graphics are good, but the gameplay mimics God of War too much, mainly the fighting and what not. The bad thing is the fighting isn't as good as GoW so if anything you may as well play that game. I would have to say I played the game approximately 4-5 hours and couldn't fully get into the game. The one area this game isI'm partial on this game because I didn't find it to be that good. The graphics are good, but the gameplay mimics God of War too much, mainly the fighting and what not. The bad thing is the fighting isn't as good as GoW so if anything you may as well play that game. I would have to say I played the game approximately 4-5 hours and couldn't fully get into the game. The one area this game is nice is the open world aspect as those games come around more and more it's setting a standard and makes games much more fun. Aside from that though I can't really say much about the game besides I don't think it's worth playing.… Expand
  69. tsakiym
    May 18, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  70. bitw16
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    I realy dont now why this game is ranking just above good or something - actually i think that is on hell of game - goty for sure , and on f the best game of last gen
  71. bianweiqu123
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    After more than 20 hours playing my opinion is that Darksiders 2 is a great and large adventure with a funny combat system and a well-balanced story-telling that fails to be a masterpiece due to lack of innovation, a repetitive dungeon-crawling and some annoying bugs. The Good :
  72. RTCWFAN
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    Darksiders II hasn't made anything new. But that's ok, because the first part was a banger. But I recommend to start with the first one. Overall rating: 8.6.
  73. D_wolf
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    بازی خوبیه گرافیک خوب گیم پلی عالی نحوه مبارزات عالی واقعا بازی خوب و اندرریتدیه
  74. Nekrips
    Nov 19, 2022
    4
    The continuation of the series turned out to be much weaker than the first part.
    The gameplay focuses on exploring spacious and almost empty locations. To improve the character's arsenal and abilities, now you have to go through the tones of different trash. Things almost do not differ from each other except for the color and a small difference in numbers. Most things are junk, which is    The continuation of the series turned out to be much weaker than the first part.
    The gameplay focuses on exploring spacious and almost empty locations. To improve the character's arsenal and abilities, now you have to go through the tones of different trash. Things almost do not differ from each other except for the color and a small difference in numbers. Most things are junk, which is worse than what you have already. I ran most of the game with a weapon I found somewhere at the beginning of the second act because it was always better than the junk that drops from enemies and chests.
    There are too many puzzles here. They are found at almost every turn and greatly slow down the process of passing the game. Not all of these puzzles are interesting.
    Graphically, the game has not changed much and looks just as good as the first part.
    The plot of the game develops very slowly at the beginning and too fast at the end of the game. The story seems to be not bad, but it ends so abruptly that it is not clear why it was so much to delay the game before that. It seems that the developers got too carried away creating puzzles for the first levels and fell behind schedule. Therefore, they were forced to speed up the second half of the game as much as possible.
    In general, it turned out weak and uninteresting.    … Expand
  75. Warden75
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    The best game in terms of gameplay after sekiro for me and a great story also probebly the best open world design i've ever seen in all of video game history tbh this game is a could've used a little bit of perfecting it's many glitches and it would've been the best game in history for me
  76. JrDouble
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Excellent game with notable improvements over the first installment, including a large selection of armor, weapons, and talismans. Puzzles and controls have also been significantly improved over the previous game. A very fun and straightforward game.
  77. Kasyade
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Ótimo jogo! ótimos puzzles e ótimo combate.
    algo ruim a ressaltar seria os pulos em plataformas que as vezes são meio desconexos.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best PS3 Game of 2012
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#25 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2012
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#29 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2012

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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Armchair Empire
    Nov 27, 2012
    85
    Darksiders II is an extremely deep and well balanced game. While Darksiders II may not appeal to everyone, its certainly going to please those looking for a deep and enjoyable action adventure title.
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  2. Gamer.no
    Oct 27, 2012
    80
    The setting and the scope of it all is simply massive and as a pure action-adventure it does a great job. On the technical side of things it's a lot less impressive, with poor graphics and everything that comes with, but nonetheless Darksiders II is a great game.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 14, 2012
    89
    Darksiders 2 adds a lot of variety compared to the original. The RPG elements are decent fun, but what really stands out is the superb musical score composed by Jesper Kyd. [Sept 2012]
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