Darksiders Genesis

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 124 Ratings

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  1. Steyraus
    Nov 29, 2020
    3
    The developers and even in the game it claims it is enhance this is a lie. There is no enhancements on the Xbox or PS4 version the game is 1080p 30 frames which is crazy being an isometric game. The game itself is average at best but I can't abide Studios lying to their customers I've wasted my money on this game.
  2. Necrophat
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    A little buggy at times and has network issues when playing co-op, but a fantastic game overall and I hope for more Darksiders.
  3. boris_out
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    Не шедевр, но чертовки добротный диаблоид во вселенной Darksiders. Советую играть в коопе, становится куда интереснее и веселее!
  4. JonnyMenthol
    Feb 16, 2020
    8
    Edit: After spending my Sunday morning playing this on apocalytic and adjusting controls from the options I'm upping this to an 8 with an astrix that the controls menu should be vistited every now and then during play. I'd even say they should prompt the options menu after certain unlocks.

    It's pretty good. It's no Alienation or Diablo in terms of the fun factor immersion but stands    Edit: After spending my Sunday morning playing this on apocalytic and adjusting controls from the options I'm upping this to an 8 with an astrix that the controls menu should be vistited every now and then during play. I'd even say they should prompt the options menu after certain unlocks.

    It's pretty good. It's no Alienation or Diablo in terms of the fun factor immersion but stands with them in polish and lands somewhere inbetween in feel and structure. Normal is a tad to easy so I've been playing single player on Hard and not needed to grind earlier levels or drop difficulty until the third last level but instead I just dropped difficulty as the game has dragged a slight bit. If you do intend on hard or Mayham and can't keep up, there is a fantastic Arena for grinding and a fun part of the game itself and worth a once through at least as they unlock.

    Story is as dull and forgettable as all most DS games and presentation is much the same too, however there are some annoying choice in sound design that are quite headache inducing, especially is some areas where VA has a seriously over used echo effect. Feels lile they are covering bad VA more than adding the effect for lore. Some of the dialouge is eye rollingly cringey and not much homour lands or even tries to really land, it's all very childish and doesn't fit in the setting at all. Strife is nothing more than, that Comic relief guy in Destiny cutscenes. The side stuff and progression is extremely engaging and I'm actually enthused to go back and on apocalyptic difficulty and clean up SOME trophies yet I know I won't be Platinuming as I've mentioned the game starts to drag before it ends but that is a good thing of itself as the game peaks high and burns out just in time. I wasn't expecting diablo playtimes going in and I got what I wanted.

    The isometric view with some of the games mechanics is easily it's weakest part and goes beyond frustration in some areas, leaving a wonder why they just wouldn't cut that faff if they couldn't make it work more effectively. Climbing, throwing bombs and anything that requires depth perception is cruelly unfair and horrid to play, even more so when it has a timer.

    Very close to being a 9 and reaching the heights of Alienation or other refined, smaller scale diablo esque games but it sumbles in too many areas and fails at some of what it tries to implement to set itself apart. Still, a solid fun 7 and if you have more patience and a head for climbing, platforming and other precision activities in the isometric perspective, perhaps an 8. I however, can not let that slide.    … Expand
  5. bersi84
    Aug 14, 2020
    7
    There are not many games where the good and the bad are so close then in this one. You get quite good content for your money, the variety is nice and the levels are build out innovatively. On the other hand the camera and the controls are horrible which makes the game as a whole less enjoyable. I kind of feel that the 7 is somewhat alright but you gotta have some patience with this game.There are not many games where the good and the bad are so close then in this one. You get quite good content for your money, the variety is nice and the levels are build out innovatively. On the other hand the camera and the controls are horrible which makes the game as a whole less enjoyable. I kind of feel that the 7 is somewhat alright but you gotta have some patience with this game. Thinking about this I feel it is a 6.5 even but I want to see the many good parts that are existent.

    I played this on my PS4 Pro with SSD. The loading times are okay-ish. Not good not bad. The visual experience of this game is pretty good but nothing too special at the same time. The game loop is interesting with two swappable characters and numerous skills that you unlock by playing on. I hate that you have to track back if you want the 100% completion. It feels like a waste of time that I didnt decide to do in the end.

    I encountered one bluescreen and one load-lock through my playthrough besides that I got perma-stuck three times but the game will kill you after some time. As I said before the camera and controls are horrible. The camera is auto controlled and sometimes the jumping or guessing of plattforming is just insanely frustrating. I also encountered some inverse controls bugs.

    The variety and play value is good but the devs should definitely do their homework for another installment because its a waste of effort with just 2 or 3 really bad game decisions they took. I can kinda recommend this game for a decent sale but have some patience and be open minded about it.    … Expand
  6. GoodnightCat
    Feb 17, 2020
    8
    Great game made with love and heart and a pure fan service that doesn't disappoint. It's a great mix of the original Darksiders (it's fascinating how they managed to catch up the exact right moods) and Diablo while loads of signature things re-appear from Airship Syndicate's previous masterpiece Battle Chasers: Nightwar both visually and mechanic-wise.

    The game is far from polished (you    Great game made with love and heart and a pure fan service that doesn't disappoint. It's a great mix of the original Darksiders (it's fascinating how they managed to catch up the exact right moods) and Diablo while loads of signature things re-appear from Airship Syndicate's previous masterpiece Battle Chasers: Nightwar both visually and mechanic-wise.

    The game is far from polished (you get stuck in the environment on a regular basis, jumping on/from the ledges could be smoother) but there's so many great ideas and the enjoyment of combat that just made me forgive the game all the flaws. And it just simply looks georgeous. The amount of detail is insane.

    Genesis also offers Lots of post-game content including obvious backtracking, apocalyptic difficulty, arenas and over the top platforming challenges in the Void testing both your patience and skill.

    For the money we couldn't have asked for more. I salute you Airship Syndicate, looking forward to every next game coming from your studio. Thank you for the experience.    … Expand
  7. 7of9
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    no, no, no! not at all happy with the overhead perspective. i absolutely HATE it. i cant even get interested enough to play it. i wish i hadnt bought it, thinking it would be like the other darksiders. One popular phrase says it all: IF IT AINT BROKEN, DONT FIX IT!
  8. alexandrumna
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    I really liked this game. As the other reviews say, it really resembles diablo in style. I had a lot of fun playing it! I love the story of this series and this as a prologue was pretty good. Not the best out of the series, but still good. I still hope to get a game in the style of the previous games for strife. Maybe even one with all four horsemen together, who knows?
  9. Corvonero
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Fun gameplay and the isometric camera works well. A well-crafted spin-off and the price is fair.
  10. OrikhonVitaliy
    Aug 13, 2020
    8
    Раздают в икс бокс гейм пасс. И я прям очень доволен. Пощёлкать демонов и отдохнуть вполне ок. Рекомендет
  11. Jajooka
    Nov 14, 2020
    5
    Played around 10-20 hours so far in coop. The level design seemed creative, with some puzzles and chest places, but every other aspect is of the game is mediocre (not actual bad for sure though). The battle mechanics doesn't have too much depth but a bit better then just pressing X and kill everyone. The passive skill tree and unlockable abilities doesn't improve this either. But thePlayed around 10-20 hours so far in coop. The level design seemed creative, with some puzzles and chest places, but every other aspect is of the game is mediocre (not actual bad for sure though). The battle mechanics doesn't have too much depth but a bit better then just pressing X and kill everyone. The passive skill tree and unlockable abilities doesn't improve this either. But the bigges problem is that it has (so far) no variety between enemies. There are 3-4 type mob and even the sub-bosses are the same 2 type, which makes a game feels really repeatative. ( because of this I am unsure at this point if we going to continue playing it )… Expand
  12. mrpavlikov
    Feb 15, 2020
    6
    Everything is better in coop, but this game crashes too much and only runs 30 FPS and below. It has Metroid elements when you can not access some places before you learn certain skills, so you will have to backtrack later.
  13. Chempion1
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    Начну с грустного. Мне игра не понравилась!
    Я являюсь поклонником серии Darksiders с 2010 года. Мне очень понравились первая, вторая, да и третья (хотя делала другая студия, но думаю, получилось) части франшизы.
    С Genesis, что то не так. Что же, думал я, и понял. В Genesis не так всё! Я понимаю это эксперимент с перспективой, но, на мой взгляд, он не удался. Игра не может потягаться с    Начну с грустного. Мне игра не понравилась!
    Я являюсь поклонником серии Darksiders с 2010 года. Мне очень понравились первая, вторая, да и третья (хотя делала другая студия, но думаю, получилось) части франшизы.
    С Genesis, что то не так. Что же, думал я, и понял. В Genesis не так всё!
    Я понимаю это эксперимент с перспективой, но, на мой взгляд, он не удался.
    Игра не может потягаться с Diablo III в качестве "экшен-рпг в изометрии", проигрывает по всем параметрам.
    Не знаю, но пройдя всю игру такое ощущение, что сражался все время с какими то тараканами, ни чем друг от друга не отличающимися. Между прочим, в игре рядовых противников 30 разновидностей или более, но подчеркиваю их практически невозможно друг от друга отличить. Короче враги полный отстой с данной перспективы!
    Иногда было непонятно за какого персонажа я играю в данный момент!
    Боссы. Ну, кроме Молоха, убиваются простым закликиванием. Так себе.
    Теперь то, что меня выбесило больше всего. Это УЖАСНЫЙ ПАРКУР!!! Я погибал в 99% случаев промахиваясь мимо нужных мест. Не знаю может это только на консоли, а на PC по другому, не знаю. Но из-за кривизны этого грёбаного паркура игра потеряла, для меня, балла 3. Просто можно вывихнуть пальцы, что бы запрыгнуть куда надо, много плюшек осталось не взято.
    Опять таки из-за корявой камеры иногда не видно ни героя, ни куда идти, ни хрена!
    Так же я не понял, может это фишка, но. В этой игре самая неудобная, корявая и не информативная карта местности из тех, которые я видел. Зачем то убрали место положения главного героя, при том сама карта иногда сильно отличается от реальной местности. Ещё на каждом уровне тебе чуть ли не насильно втюхивают этот "кладоискатель", но найти какую то плюшку иногда просто не реально из за хреновой карты и убогой камеры.
    Как видно из вышесказанного я играл на русском и всегда приветствую полную локализацию. Но здесь много диалогов сделано с таким ужасным эхом, что не понятно вообще кто и что говорит, только по субтитрам. Ну, можно же было сделать как то получше.
    Ещё сделали этот странный хабчик в этих змеиных норах.
    Сюжет тоже не несёт в себе ничего особо нужного. Кстати, на мой взгляд, Раздор получился очень не интересным геймплейно персонажем. Даже не знаю, как его будут обыгрывать в 4ой части, если будут.
    Единственное, что меня держало это атмосфера и то из-за плохого вида из камеры эта самая атмосфера тоже пострадала.
    Резюмирую: на мой взгляд, неудачная попытка сделать свою дьяблу. Ребята у вас НИХРЕНА не получилось. Забудьте поскорее этот экспромт и бросайте все силы на четвертую часть. Буду очень ждать. Не надо лезть в чужой монастырь со своим бухлом. Делайте то, что у вас получается!
    Не могу посоветовать её никому, особенно поклонникам серии. Игра совершенно не обязательна для прохождения!    … Expand
  14. WOOKiEKiLL
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    I've been a fan of Darksiders since Joe Mad announced the first one. Being biased does play into it, but having bought Genesis on the Switch, I am so so happy!! It's exactly what most will want from a Darksiders game aside from the top down perspective. All the combos, combat, executions, exploration, and fun goodies are all there! Don't believe everything you read on PushSquare, theyI've been a fan of Darksiders since Joe Mad announced the first one. Being biased does play into it, but having bought Genesis on the Switch, I am so so happy!! It's exactly what most will want from a Darksiders game aside from the top down perspective. All the combos, combat, executions, exploration, and fun goodies are all there! Don't believe everything you read on PushSquare, they don't know what they're talking about.… Expand
  15. danield80
    Sep 20, 2020
    5
    THQ Nordic had to do four Darksiders games, one for each character. After the performance failure of Darksiders III an anti-climactic spin-off follows. Overall, the game's not remarkably bad. But there are plenty of better games of this genre. The biggest issue about this game is the local multiplayer which is a MESS. Fps drops, deloading textures, bad camera.
    With a bit stiff controls and    THQ Nordic had to do four Darksiders games, one for each character. After the performance failure of Darksiders III an anti-climactic spin-off follows. Overall, the game's not remarkably bad. But there are plenty of better games of this genre. The biggest issue about this game is the local multiplayer which is a MESS. Fps drops, deloading textures, bad camera.
    With a bit stiff controls and cringe-ass protagonist comes another instalment proving the franchise's mediocrity and overrating.
    Since the game is made by a different studio, there's a chance a proper game's in development. Otherwise, the game's title would've been 'Darksiders Exitus', right? (Not even half as cringe as Strife is.)    … Expand
  16. Milidante
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    One idiot give it a 10 and another idiot give 0
    And I’m sure both of them didn’t play it until now!! This is our world. Full of idiots...
  17. Madcan6
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    It's a great game with Berry many feelings of diablo with the whole look from above! I would recommend it and for the price it is its really worth it!
  18. RubyGlumm
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    Мне нравится, что разработчики не боятся экспериментировать. Тут игра предстаёт перед вами совсем другая, которую мы привыкли видеть.
  19. michaelrjohnson
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    If you love Darksiders, you will love this game. Great fusion of previous Darksiders games and Diablo.
  20. amralchalati
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I played this game with my friend and it was extramural fun! The story is cool and characters are well balanced and each one has unique play style which made the game pretty fun. The environments are very beautiful to explore and each place has it's unique flavor, the music is atmospheric and very enjoyable. Finally the bosses are huge and fun to fight and the enemies diversity is great,I played this game with my friend and it was extramural fun! The story is cool and characters are well balanced and each one has unique play style which made the game pretty fun. The environments are very beautiful to explore and each place has it's unique flavor, the music is atmospheric and very enjoyable. Finally the bosses are huge and fun to fight and the enemies diversity is great, the arena was challenging yet rewording specially the last challenge.

    We encountered some bugs here and there in co-op, but still didn't take out the enjoyment experience.

    I highly recommend to pick-up this game if you want to have fun with friends or alone.    … Expand
  21. Kriskobra
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Not a masterpiece. But this series deserves a good overall score and this will counter any hater zeroes. Game is a 8.5 but a fun one.
  22. Hannibalmath
    May 19, 2020
    10
    I really couldn't believe it. When I initially saw its trailer I was skeptical. It was obviously a Diablo wannabe. After the amazing first 2 games I was really disappointed with the, full of bugs, mediocre no3 and I had my expectations really low.
    The game is fresh, the bugs are few to none and, even though it looks as a Diablo clone, it simultaneously has the darksiders hack n' slash    I really couldn't believe it. When I initially saw its trailer I was skeptical. It was obviously a Diablo wannabe. After the amazing first 2 games I was really disappointed with the, full of bugs, mediocre no3 and I had my expectations really low.
    The game is fresh, the bugs are few to none and, even though it looks as a Diablo clone, it simultaneously has the darksiders hack n' slash flavor we loved in the past.
    If you haven't played it yet, do it. I took a platinum in 39 hours and i enjoyed every minute of it. This comes from someone who has no time to play nowadays; I just found some for this gem.    … Expand
  23. Hackslashshoot
    Oct 7, 2021
    0
    Platforming has not worked properly in any Darksider game I have played and that would be all of them now. Platforming and puzzling in this series is dog **** I know these games could be really good but they are always disappointing. I am done with this developer
  24. Bilpolman
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Awesome. Finished it non stop along my son since 12.01am release yesterday. Co op shines. One of the last greatest coop games that will exist going further. Pretty polished fun great story. 10 for what it ts. Fuuuuuun
  25. OvoxRubenxovO
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Top Spiel, klar keine Lootorgie wie Diablo aber ich und meine Freundin feiern das Spiel im Coop
  26. ZEWI
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The game is really fun and enjoyable to play espicially if you are new to the Darksiders universe.
  27. domhd3095
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Maybe i‘m a little bit bias here, but i love the series! DS3 was solid, but had it‘s problems with performance. Overall i love the Darksiders Universe and the Lore! DS Genesis is a pretty awesome designed Game, the LVL‘s are amazing in my opinion. The Story is so good and keeps you motivated to play through the end. Overall i loved the experience the game delivers and i‘m looking forwardMaybe i‘m a little bit bias here, but i love the series! DS3 was solid, but had it‘s problems with performance. Overall i love the Darksiders Universe and the Lore! DS Genesis is a pretty awesome designed Game, the LVL‘s are amazing in my opinion. The Story is so good and keeps you motivated to play through the end. Overall i loved the experience the game delivers and i‘m looking forward to have 1 or maybe 2 more DS Games in the future. Big thank you to the team of Airship with Joe and everybody!… Expand
  28. marcos83
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    Gostei do game mas está faltando um dlc para prolongar mais um pouco a jogatina .
  29. G0jiman
    Mar 13, 2021
    9
    Great gameplay, flexible skill tree along with stunning graphics and a killer soundtrack. Darksiders Genesis is a whole bag of fun
  30. Hlawmaster
    Apr 9, 2021
    4
    If you wanted to continue Darsiders, why did you change the core gameplay? This is terrible. Also the guy that designed SCAR level should never ever work as a game designer...
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. RPG Fan
    Nov 15, 2021
    76
    While by no means the pinnacle of the series, it’s a more than worthy successor to Vigil Games’ legacy and a very enjoyable action-adventure title that fans will get a kick out of. I can only hope that Airship Syndicate will one day be able to finally give us the conclusion to this epic saga of Heaven, Hell, and the Balance between them.
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  2. Gameblog.fr
    Apr 22, 2020
    60
    Darksiders Genesis is a pretty good spin-off to the main series. For sure, it will entertain and please the fans.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 12, 2020
    80
    It’s a terrifically fun game to throw on, whether you’re playing alone or with a mate, and it proves that Darksiders still has plenty of stories to tell. [Issue#173, p.91]
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