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