Darksiders

 PlayStation 3
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 408 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 290 out of 408
  2. Mixed: 90 out of 408
  3. Negative: 28 out of 408
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  1. JonathanJ.
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    The comparison to Zelda is apt... the first hour is kind of a slog but it gets insanely addicting
  2. CurtisM.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    This was just an amazing game to play through. For Vigils first game ever they achieved what few well established developers have and that's a brilliant blend of action/adventure and puzzle solving.
  3. Kevin
    Jan 5, 2010
    10
    Class act top to bottom. Amazing visuals, and a very interesting art-style. It is true that it takes a lot of ideas from other games like Zelda or God of War, but the way it implements them is very fantastic.
  4. BenVanderH.
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    First off, while the game does apply aspects of games we've already played, it takes so many things from so many different games that it's impossible to say that it's a carbon copy of a game we already have. The graphics in this game are fantastic. They may not be the most vivid details or textures, but still very good. The monsters, the city and dungeons, the design of War First off, while the game does apply aspects of games we've already played, it takes so many things from so many different games that it's impossible to say that it's a carbon copy of a game we already have. The graphics in this game are fantastic. They may not be the most vivid details or textures, but still very good. The monsters, the city and dungeons, the design of War and Ruin are all fantastic. It's also very colorful, which is a nice change from recent post-apocalyptic games. The boss battles are quite fun and they also look really great, and are, for the most part, HUGE. The weapons and items you get to take down these bosses with are also fun. While they didn't reinvent the wheel, they created cool weapons that fit with the story and kill stuff, and quite frankly, that's all you can ask for. (: My only gripes about the game is that most experienced gamers will want to boost the difficulty if you don't want to get caught button mashing. But that's fixable by merely adjusting the difficulty setting. My second of two complaints is that Ruin is not as big of a star as it's made out he would be. While he does become mildly important and makes the game that much more fun, he doesn't come in until you've taken a nice chunk out of the story. The pros on this game are awesome and the cons are just nitpicky things. All in all a fantastic game and an excellent effort on Vigil's first go at the business. There is some room for improvement, and I would expect to see it in DS's follow-up or in a new IP. 9.5/10… Expand
  5. CasperX.
    Jan 5, 2010
    10
    It's awesome, I'm about 6 hours in and having a great time..
  6. christianL.
    Jan 5, 2010
    10
    its what Ive been waiting for since the release of the ps3.also its a masterpiece from Joe mad (battle chasers,x-men) a true masterpiece (Zelda meets devil may cry meets metroid)and a must have! i just hope Joe mad finish the whole series since mad never finish what he start.
  7. DouglasY.
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    Badass game.Great combat,looks like a fantastic comic, and play is Really Really fun.
  8. GilF.
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    This game was surprisingly fun. I was expecting a GoW rip off but I was very wrong. It has good action, great level design and top notch voice acting. A must have gmae.
  9. StephanieK.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    All I can say about this game is WOW! Ignore those who say this copies Zelda and such without being as good because being a die hard Zelda fan myself I can honestly say this game is brilliantly done and is just as good as Zelda.
  10. ScottM.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    This is a brilliant first release from Vigil Games and I must say that this has taken it's place in my top 5 game series of all time.
  11. Vedran
    Jan 13, 2010
    10
    This is probably the best game I have played in recent memory. It's everything that Sony and Microsoft needed: A really good action/adventure game. Be warned though: After playing Darksiders, God of War will seem much inferior due to its linearity. Darksiders is more engaging and rewards you constantly, something other developers should take notes of. I can't wait for the sequel!
  12. MichaelB
    Jan 13, 2010
    10
    Great graphics, great game play, eye candy like no other. I could not put the game down. All the details and finishing touches make it one of the best games I have played. I can highly recommend it. It is great value. I cannot wait to see if there is a sequel. I
  13. JasonG
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. I did not know what to expect at first, but being seven hours in, I can honestly say that this is a beautiful game with great dungeons that are, in my oppinion, better than any found in the latest Zelda game, and the story is fantastic. HIGHLY recommended.
  14. BrodyL.
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    I am a little farther than halfway through this game, and I must say that it is quite impressive. The combat and graphics are reminiscent of God of War, as you may expect, but the gear and level design reminds me strongly of Metroid Prime for the Gamecube. You are always unlocking some new thing that opens up new areas to you, and you always see places you want to go but can't yet. I am a little farther than halfway through this game, and I must say that it is quite impressive. The combat and graphics are reminiscent of God of War, as you may expect, but the gear and level design reminds me strongly of Metroid Prime for the Gamecube. You are always unlocking some new thing that opens up new areas to you, and you always see places you want to go but can't yet. The graphics are fairly good, not the best but not so far below the best that they take away from the experience. The combat and use of weapons is smooth. The only cons for this game so far are occasional FPS lapses and the length; an approximated 15 hours, you will find, just doesn't seem like enough. Other than that though, the enemies are varied enough, the puzzles challenging but fun enough, and the secret areas secret enough to keep you playing until the end, and maybe even longer, though lack of any multiplayer or anything other than the campaign may take away from replay value.… Expand
  15. MarkW.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    I love Darksiders. It's just how I wanted Zelda to be like all my life. Essentially Darksiders is Zelda presented in a colorful dark fantasy comic artstyle (similar to World of Warcraft's look) with tasteful amounts of blood and gore and deep combat mechanics similar to God of War and Devil May Cry. It's a very well paced game. Darksiders knows how to shuffle the different I love Darksiders. It's just how I wanted Zelda to be like all my life. Essentially Darksiders is Zelda presented in a colorful dark fantasy comic artstyle (similar to World of Warcraft's look) with tasteful amounts of blood and gore and deep combat mechanics similar to God of War and Devil May Cry. It's a very well paced game. Darksiders knows how to shuffle the different game mechanics around, all the while adding new layers ontop of each of them. There's dungeon crawling with puzzle rooms, combat challenges, mounted combat, 3rd person shooting, Panzer Dragoon style on rails shooting and very good bossfights as well as Metroidvania-style backtracking for goodies and upgrades. Great game. I hope Darksiders will do well. I want Darksiders to become a franchise. Darksiders is better suited than Zelda to give me my Zelda gaming experience. Love it!… Expand
  16. A2G
    Jan 15, 2010
    10
    To me, this game is just as amazing as God of War. The visuals are beautiful. If you love these types of games, then Darksiders is for you. I am surprised most critics did not give this game a 9+/10. Definitely an underrated game.
  17. AdamM
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    The game is all around what you would expect and is visually pleasing. You may get a little frustrated in some spots but it's a very rare occurance. In my opinion it's God of War meets Devil May Cry meets Metroid meets Zelda. They took the best aspects from all four games and made a really impressive game. The game is worth the $60 but if your on the fence, you should definatly The game is all around what you would expect and is visually pleasing. You may get a little frustrated in some spots but it's a very rare occurance. In my opinion it's God of War meets Devil May Cry meets Metroid meets Zelda. They took the best aspects from all four games and made a really impressive game. The game is worth the $60 but if your on the fence, you should definatly rent it. I'm glad a good enough action-adventure game came out to take me away from my COD addiction!… Expand
  18. Andrew
    Jan 31, 2010
    10
    I do not understand....why does it matter if the game uses concepts from other games? it works and its very fun.....the game doesn't have to be all original for it to be fun and exciting. I enjoyed the game very much and I recommended for anyone who likes God of War type games. A+++++
  19. JFRIKINC
    Sep 20, 2010
    10
    This gem is hands down one of the most underrated games in a while. The reviews are pretty good across the board but I am the only person I know that bought this game. To me this game is the ultimate gamerâ
  20. JohnPS3
    Oct 25, 2010
    10
    This Gem is probably the most overlooked and underrated games this generation. It is a amazing experience that is fun, beautiful, and controls perfectly. I love the comic book look and feel to the game, the puzzles are amazing and the dungeons are expertly crafted. If Miyamoto played this game he would respect vigil and their craft as level designers. It has alot of zelda in it more thanThis Gem is probably the most overlooked and underrated games this generation. It is a amazing experience that is fun, beautiful, and controls perfectly. I love the comic book look and feel to the game, the puzzles are amazing and the dungeons are expertly crafted. If Miyamoto played this game he would respect vigil and their craft as level designers. It has alot of zelda in it more than any other game i actually think zelda is in the combat more that god of war(if youve played twilight princess and ocariana of time youll know what i mean). The story is very well done with great voice acting ( Mark Hamil anyone) and the framerate runs very smooth there is no texture popping from what ive seen and the collectibles are actually fun to collect. I also love how the combos make you use all the weapons in wars arsenal and use the dash and lock on systems that flow perfectly with the combat. Perfect 10 cant wait for the sequel.… Expand
  21. One_SIC_Ma666ot
    Mar 24, 2012
    10
    Flawless tale. Awaiting theFlawless tale. Awaiting the sequel.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------… Expand
  22. hausweich
    Apr 4, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game = a lot of fun and blood… Expand
  23. Ps3blaze22
    Feb 12, 2012
    10
    Hands down! One of the best games this gen.. The Story is AMAZING!! the main protagonist is badass... I liked this game more than Devil may cry 4 and God of War 3 !! I dont know why people are saying that Darksiders is a **** game and God of War 3 is better!! To be honest i liked God of War 3 , but Darksiders is soooo much better!! The gameplay and the story makes it one of the best gamesHands down! One of the best games this gen.. The Story is AMAZING!! the main protagonist is badass... I liked this game more than Devil may cry 4 and God of War 3 !! I dont know why people are saying that Darksiders is a **** game and God of War 3 is better!! To be honest i liked God of War 3 , but Darksiders is soooo much better!! The gameplay and the story makes it one of the best games this gen... It a very long game too.. I finished it in 27 hours it will take you less if you didnt explore enough (the game is semi-open world ) it will take you even longer if tried to platinum it… Expand
  24. Mohammad22
    Feb 12, 2012
    10
    Hands down! One of the best games this gen.. The Story is AMAZING!! the main protagonist is badass... I liked this game more than bayonetta and God of War 3 Darksiders is soooo much better than those games The gameplay and the story makes it one of the best games this gen... It a very long game too.. I finished it in 22 hours and the game is semi-open world so it will take you even longerHands down! One of the best games this gen.. The Story is AMAZING!! the main protagonist is badass... I liked this game more than bayonetta and God of War 3 Darksiders is soooo much better than those games The gameplay and the story makes it one of the best games this gen... It a very long game too.. I finished it in 22 hours and the game is semi-open world so it will take you even longer if you looked for collectables and tried to platinum it… Expand
  25. VaderHater01
    Mar 13, 2012
    10
    This is an all out wonderful game. I remembering the trailers on online and thinking this game is gonna be badass and it was. I had no prior knowledge of the game and bought it based off what looked to be good. I fell in love with the game the moment i started playing, amazing story, beautiful graphics, great game play and great acting. Mark Hamill as the watcher only made love the gameThis is an all out wonderful game. I remembering the trailers on online and thinking this game is gonna be badass and it was. I had no prior knowledge of the game and bought it based off what looked to be good. I fell in love with the game the moment i started playing, amazing story, beautiful graphics, great game play and great acting. Mark Hamill as the watcher only made love the game even more. The dungeons in this game a pretty impressive on their own, but puzzle are just mind boggling and make the player want to work harder. The hack and slash combat is so none less then that off God of War. So in a nutshell it's like Legend of zelda and God of War had sex and their baby was Darksiders… Expand
  26. AwesomeGamer
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    MOST UNDERRATED GAME EVER!!!!!!

    One of the BEST games ever.. Simply AMAZING! The story is really, the characters are really likeable, and the game is FUN,, i recommend this game to EVERYONE!
  27. hollowfication
    Aug 24, 2012
    10
    i bought this game its not bad i thought all time it was out it be crap game but it best game i ever played stories got me sucked into it like other game before
  28. selkies
    Apr 23, 2012
    10
    The more one plays this game, the more they will realize that it is a molding of games that were fantastic on their own, and in turn make this game fantastic. Most notable influences are games like Zelda, Devil May Cry, and God of War. The game is extremely fun and addicting, with amazing visuals. The game never gets boring; each boss killed yields a new awesome execution kill move thatThe more one plays this game, the more they will realize that it is a molding of games that were fantastic on their own, and in turn make this game fantastic. Most notable influences are games like Zelda, Devil May Cry, and God of War. The game is extremely fun and addicting, with amazing visuals. The game never gets boring; each boss killed yields a new awesome execution kill move that you've never seen before. I literally said "Holy **** out loud every time War completely obliterated something. There are only a couple of very small things I found wrong with this game, but they are minute and don't negatively affect gameplay. Amazing game, must-play.… Expand
  29. janeausten69
    May 3, 2013
    10
    I have just recently come back to gaming after a 10 year hiatus. I was always a Nintendo kid growing up, but I'm not a fan of the Wii so I got a PS3. This game is the closest thing to a Zelda game that I have been able to find. I absolutely loved it! I thought the story was good and the ending leaves itself open to sequels. I hope they make a game for each horseman. The puzzles wereI have just recently come back to gaming after a 10 year hiatus. I was always a Nintendo kid growing up, but I'm not a fan of the Wii so I got a PS3. This game is the closest thing to a Zelda game that I have been able to find. I absolutely loved it! I thought the story was good and the ending leaves itself open to sequels. I hope they make a game for each horseman. The puzzles were fun, if not a little too easy, and the fighting is amazing!… Expand
  30. atyoukha
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    This was one of the first games I got for ps3 and it was amazing. the action, story, overall art style was great. I kept wanting to play more, solve puzzles, and advance to see what would happen next. I highly recommend this.
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#40 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#22 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#21 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    If ever there was a pure gamer’s game, Darksiders is it.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    98
    When viewed as a whole, it is clear that Darksiders was made by skilled developers who truly love video games. If there ever was a game that could be all things to all people and tastes, Darksiders is it.
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  3. IGN AU
    90
    A great action RPG. Solid, ever-evolving combat meets solid, ever-evolving puzzles in some really evocative environments.
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