Darksiders II

 PlayStation 3
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 540 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 373 out of 540
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 540
  3. Negative: 97 out of 540
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. D_wolf
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    بازی خوبیه گرافیک خوب گیم پلی عالی نحوه مبارزات عالی واقعا بازی خوب و اندرریتدیه
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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!!!
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 55dmax
    Nov 9, 2012
    10
    every bit of this game was worth playing, and it was worth every $ i paid.
  19. 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.
  20. 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. :/
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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!
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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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