Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 346 Ratings

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  1. Blackstone_296
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    After finishing both remastered Darksiders games I'm surprised I didn't get into the series earlier, though Im actually glad as both remasters are superbly well done. Honestly I don't know why the overall scores on both games aren't higher. I know remasters are usually never as well received as the originals but anyone that missed the game the first time around would be an idiot not to tryAfter finishing both remastered Darksiders games I'm surprised I didn't get into the series earlier, though Im actually glad as both remasters are superbly well done. Honestly I don't know why the overall scores on both games aren't higher. I know remasters are usually never as well received as the originals but anyone that missed the game the first time around would be an idiot not to try them on the current gen consoles.

    Darksiders 2 is simply a great game but its not without its flaws. So here's the pros and cons

    Visually the game is stunning. The art direction of all characters and scenery is brilliant, the textures in their remastered form are fantastic and something the game drips with is atmosphere.

    Darksiders 2 is a significant evolution of the first game, Moving up from a linear hack n slash action game to a full on action RPG with the essential character skill building perks to accompany it also with alot more emphasis on open world level design. As did the first game Darksiders 2 borrows heavily from the God of War franchise with its brutally satisfying fast paced combat, the Prince of Persia franchise heavily influences the games platforming and dungeon crawling mechanics while The Legend of Zelda influence centers in the games puzzles and loot system. In this case that's not a bad thing at all, The Darksiders franchise may not have a single stab wound of originality in its whole body but it is the classic case of "What it does, It does **** well!"

    The story is also another big feat for Darksiders 2, While the first games problem was that the story was present throughout the game though not properly told. Darksiders 2 bursts with story and lore the whole way keeping the player fully involved whilst leaving plenty to be explored and uncovered. The character of Death is also a great character to play as. Whilst War was a fun character to play as in the first game his boring dialogue and dry monotone voice acting was a huge let down. Deaths character however is the complete opposite, The acting is perfectly executed with vibrance and dynamics which at times even make Death a witty and somewhat charming figure.

    The cons however; As a remaster Deathinitve edition isn't quite as well polished as Warmastered edition (Which is odd that this one was done first.) The textures and resolution are top notch of course running at pristine 1080P the whole time but the frame rates tops at 30fps most of the time occasionally dropping below. If it had run at 60fps like Warmastered does it would have been fantastic.

    Also oddly enough the remaster doesn't appear to have fixed the issues that players were complaining with the original game. Audio issues crop up frequently where sounds of approaching enemies are always too loud and at the center of the mix making it impossible to tell the direction they are coming from. The grip detection with the platforming is at times horrendous making what could be easy scenery to traverse quite difficult. The convoluted controls and erratic camera problems also make platforming alot more of a task than it needs to be. The combat within small spaces also makes the camera behave like it has epilepsy.

    Lastly one of the fine perks with the first game was environmental diversity with the scenery puzzles and boss fights, this does exist in Darksiders 2 as well but not as much. Darksiders 2 essentially has 5 main sandboxes within the main overworld and while the scenery varys dirastically between each of them, Everything from enemy types, dungeons, puzzles and bosses remain consistant to each area which the player often has to spend long periods of time in before moving on which is enough time for a feeling of monotony to sink in.

    However these are but mere speed bumps in what is otherwise an epic 30 hour adventure with the DLC packs to keep you tied over afterwards. GET THIS GAME, Nordic needs to hear our calls for Darksiders 3.    … Expand
  2. Pnx725
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    I got this with the psn plus and wow I think this game does not have the fame it deserves. I feels like Zelda, Warcraft and God of War had a baby. The game is full of dungeons that will make you think because it contains puzzles and heavy action battles too. I found funny the way the protagonist talks and I thnk the story was interesting. I had fun playing this game and Im lookingI got this with the psn plus and wow I think this game does not have the fame it deserves. I feels like Zelda, Warcraft and God of War had a baby. The game is full of dungeons that will make you think because it contains puzzles and heavy action battles too. I found funny the way the protagonist talks and I thnk the story was interesting. I had fun playing this game and Im looking forward to Darksiders 3. This saga with new graphics gonna be awesome.… Expand
  3. rockaddict
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    The story is great in how it continues from War's story. The action and game play are great. Some have said the dungeons are too difficult; however, once you realize you have to look in every direction, including up and down, it all falls into place.
  4. sjv199101
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    this game is amazing. i truly feel like i am playing as death. the mechanic are amazing, and the playability is great. i played this game when it first came out on the xbox 360 and i loved every single second of the game. it has been almost 3 years since i played it, and now with the re release of this game, i am enjoying every moment as i did with the xbox version. i will say this, ifthis game is amazing. i truly feel like i am playing as death. the mechanic are amazing, and the playability is great. i played this game when it first came out on the xbox 360 and i loved every single second of the game. it has been almost 3 years since i played it, and now with the re release of this game, i am enjoying every moment as i did with the xbox version. i will say this, if youre not into puzzles, and high intensity battles, then this game might not be for you, but if you enjoy zelda, and love the god of war series, then you will enjoy every second of this game. if you have yet to play thisgame, then you should play it as sson as possible. it is a must buy.… Expand
  5. paddystudmuffin
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    Very good update of a great past game. Loved it the first time and loving it this time too. Obviously would have been great to include the first Darksiders but that aside everyone should try this. Hasn't been enough games like this over past few years. If you ever played the soul reaver series this is that sort of action game. I really hope they do a third game I've bought every one!
  6. Nunomagalhaes
    May 17, 2016
    9
    I made this acount to review this game,to thanks joe madureira,this is art,this is why i like videogames,and good gameplay,not a easy game in normal mode,good puzzles,cool history,good music and sound,i finished dark souls 3,this was the best buy,and screen tear,they fixed!!!..was realy bad in ps3,thanks,have fun...
  7. leopoldo
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is another great game remastered. The story is fantastic, with a great background mythology. The gameplay with Death is very good, one of the best games of this style; Another good thing is the soundtrack. Visually the game has improved and does not have many bugs. In this edition, all pre-order DLCs are there, but otherwise has nothing special.Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is another great game remastered. The story is fantastic, with a great background mythology. The gameplay with Death is very good, one of the best games of this style; Another good thing is the soundtrack. Visually the game has improved and does not have many bugs. In this edition, all pre-order DLCs are there, but otherwise has nothing special. Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is a great remastered game that will please many players. 9/10… Expand
  8. Ransgames
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    I could be judging this solely on the fact that this series is my favorite. So that's outta the way i just want to say that if you look at a game in its "rereleased/remastered" version this is a very great deal for all dlc for only $30 verus the almost full price of other rereleases like god of war III. In my opinion Nordic is treating the waters to see how much interest is for futureI could be judging this solely on the fact that this series is my favorite. So that's outta the way i just want to say that if you look at a game in its "rereleased/remastered" version this is a very great deal for all dlc for only $30 verus the almost full price of other rereleases like god of war III. In my opinion Nordic is treating the waters to see how much interest is for future titles by selling them at low prices. I believe vigil was such an amazing developer and Nordic seems like they know what they are doing. Great release such am amazing universe this is. I hope to see a remaster of the first and darksiders 3. Here's to crossing fingers and toes.… Expand
  9. Didario
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    Excelente... espero que façam uma versão definitiva do Darksiders original para PS4 também, e em seguinda que venha Darksiders 3, Sou muito fã da série, desde o lançamento do primeiro game, e ver ele com gráficos mais suavizados com textura e iluminação melhoradas é muito bom.. E que trilha sonora, wow!!!! Espero que o Darksiders 3 venha continuando imediatamente do final do primeiro gameExcelente... espero que façam uma versão definitiva do Darksiders original para PS4 também, e em seguinda que venha Darksiders 3, Sou muito fã da série, desde o lançamento do primeiro game, e ver ele com gráficos mais suavizados com textura e iluminação melhoradas é muito bom.. E que trilha sonora, wow!!!! Espero que o Darksiders 3 venha continuando imediatamente do final do primeiro game e que seja possível escolher entre os 4 cavaleiros para jogar a campanha... assim podemos replay no mínimo quatro vezes para jogar com cada um. Seria incrível!!… Expand
  10. Guidonr1
    Jan 17, 2021
    9
    I have had a really great time playing this game. Loved the graphics and the story!
  11. JSCarpio
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego de aventuras y hack and slash que he jugado en mucho tiempo, una mezcla perfecta entre Zelda, God of war y Devil may cry, con unos gráficos y animaciones que son una gozada, se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo.
  12. RoloBianchi
    Jul 15, 2017
    8
    Darksiders, en esta entrega se nota que quisieron ser muy ambiciosos, apostaron por un mundo abierto y un estilo mas Rpg en cuanto Armas, armaduras y skills, la idea fue fantastica, se nota una mejora grafica, mejoras de movimientos en ataque, un diseño grafico hermoso y una historia mucho mas larga y mas lograda que la anterior, pero debo decir que se dejo de lado la accion, la cual seDarksiders, en esta entrega se nota que quisieron ser muy ambiciosos, apostaron por un mundo abierto y un estilo mas Rpg en cuanto Armas, armaduras y skills, la idea fue fantastica, se nota una mejora grafica, mejoras de movimientos en ataque, un diseño grafico hermoso y una historia mucho mas larga y mas lograda que la anterior, pero debo decir que se dejo de lado la accion, la cual se nota que es poca comparada a la primera entrega, muchos puzzles y menos peleas que era lo que hacia atractivo este juego, por eso mi nota… Expand
  13. presider35
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    it does not deserve this score.metacritic 80..game maybe easy but this not feel bad.I like playing.combat good.cutely desing and somewhere your brain work well.when ı play ı feel very well and improve your thinking.You should play this and before game...
  14. superpyro296
    Aug 11, 2018
    9
    Ce jeu me semble légèrement sous-évalué par les critiques. De mon côté, je donne un 9/10 pour ce jeu que j'ai adoré. Premièrement, le jeu est assez grand (j'ai mis plus de 35 heures pour compléter le tout et battre le boss final). Deuxièmement, l'expérience est hyper plaisante avec plein de puzzles intéressants et de donjons de type "Zelda". L'aspect RPG est aussi bien développé car vousCe jeu me semble légèrement sous-évalué par les critiques. De mon côté, je donne un 9/10 pour ce jeu que j'ai adoré. Premièrement, le jeu est assez grand (j'ai mis plus de 35 heures pour compléter le tout et battre le boss final). Deuxièmement, l'expérience est hyper plaisante avec plein de puzzles intéressants et de donjons de type "Zelda". L'aspect RPG est aussi bien développé car vous pouvez déterminer quel type d'habiletés Death aura dans sa quête. Ce jeu a aussi une excellente ambiance dans le sens que les détails graphiques et la musique sont harmonieux et que ça fait en sorte que le jeu a une âme, qu'on sent son coeur battre ! De plus, avec la version ps4, j'ai obtenu du contenu supplémentaire gratuit (3 mondes additionnels). Voilà, Darksiders 2 est un excellent jeu qui mériterait à être davantage connu. De mon côté, je n'ai pas été affecté par des bugs que certains ont mentionné.… Expand
  15. Milidante
    Sep 22, 2020
    8
    Its definetly better than firs game. RPG things works good for this frenchise. Also death is more awsome and intresting than war.
  16. R_Demens
    Nov 6, 2020
    8
    The game is great, but the re-release could have been done better. It is strange to see the first re-release of the part at 60fps, but this one can be seen in the sagging 30 ... Thanks at least the resolution is increased by Ps4 Pro. Also disappointing was the lack of choice of English voice acting + Russian subtitles. Again, in the first part, everything is fine with this. Again, theThe game is great, but the re-release could have been done better. It is strange to see the first re-release of the part at 60fps, but this one can be seen in the sagging 30 ... Thanks at least the resolution is increased by Ps4 Pro. Also disappointing was the lack of choice of English voice acting + Russian subtitles. Again, in the first part, everything is fine with this. Again, the game itself is great, progress in comparison with the first part is obvious. I bet 8 just for the sake of a lot of respect for this game and a warm attitude towards the series in general and to support similar games. And so ayyayyay to developers.… Expand
  17. Chempion1
    May 22, 2020
    9
    Я писал отзыв о первой части, вот теперь очередь второй.
    Признаюсь игру я ждал. Но когда начал в неё играть, то был разочарован. С первого взгляда в игре ничего не поменялось. Если к открытому миру я отношусь пессимистически, то и графон и геймплей выглядели как в первой части.
    Но это только с первого взгляда! Игра раскрывалась по мере прохождения, оказалось, что в игре изменилось    Я писал отзыв о первой части, вот теперь очередь второй.
    Признаюсь игру я ждал. Но когда начал в неё играть, то был разочарован. С первого взгляда в игре ничего не поменялось. Если к открытому миру я отношусь пессимистически, то и графон и геймплей выглядели как в первой части.
    Но это только с первого взгляда!
    Игра раскрывалась по мере прохождения, оказалось, что в игре изменилось буквально все. Не всё в лучшую сторону, на мой взгляд, но всё.
    В игре появились отдельные миры, в прочем, два первых мира, на мой взгляд, через чур растянуты и пустынны. А два последних наоборот плохо раскрыты. (Не называю названий миров, может, есть такие кто не играл).
    Ещё хочу сказать о боссах, не понимаю, зачем, но многих из них сделали необязательными. Зачем?
    В принципе игра мне понравилась.
    А графон стал отличительной частью франшизы как в Borderlands.
    Теперь о Deathinitive Edition версии. По прошествии лет я очень соскучился по этим играм. А когда она вышла на PS4 я прошел её всю с dlc и знаете в моих глазах игра показалась лучшей во франшизе и оценка моя выросла.    … Expand
  18. Isaac-Clyde
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Everything about this game is pretty flawless. Whether it be the phenomenal soundtrack, character & boss & enemy design, the gameplay (the combat system is extremely good), just everything is perfect, and this is easily one of my favorite games of all times.
  19. odoweide
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    Ótimo Jogo, jogando com Morte um dos cavaleiros do Apocalipse, boa jogabilidade é ótima história, continuando a ocorrida com Guerra no primeiro Darksiders
  20. NfeKteD
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Sequel to the first darksiders, this one came with several improvements.

    In base it follows the same recipe as the first one, an action/hack'n'slash game, with different scenarios and enemies. The difference is that this is no longer a game of maps and scenarios for a fir world with "dungeons". You practically walk around the world, facing people until you reach the objective, do a    Sequel to the first darksiders, this one came with several improvements.

    In base it follows the same recipe as the first one, an action/hack'n'slash game, with different scenarios and enemies.

    The difference is that this is no longer a game of maps and scenarios for a fir world with "dungeons". You practically walk around the world, facing people until you reach the objective, do a dungeon and advance the story, being able to return later to the place to find secrets and/or more missions.

    If you liked the first one, you will like the second one.    … Expand
  21. G0jiman
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    Not the best looking remaster of a 6th gen console videogame but it's nice to be able to get the entire Darksiders II experience in one bundle and it still plays well on my ps4 pro
  22. tharikl
    May 30, 2021
    8
    Ótimo jogo. Excelente gameplay, boa história e muita diversão. Platinado.
  23. Cyrus666
    Dec 26, 2021
    10
    Number of playthroughs: Lost count
    This game series is one of my favorite of all time. I love each and every entry.
    As the first game in the series, it does a great job of hooking people in with its interesting story, characters, and most important of all its combat.
    The original soundtrack and the map design is great as well
    Recently got the Blade and Whip edition on PS4 and played it again.
  24. Thaksin
    Dec 15, 2021
    8
    Достойная игра! Жаль ныне стандарты другие.
    НО! Как герой "Война" мне ближе.
  25. DougieDoug12
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    Was an enjoyable game, but failed to live off to its predecessor. Loved the first game, but the 2nd game was not as enjoyable.
  26. asnyderking
    Dec 11, 2021
    8
    Good puzzles. Poor combat. Bad hit detection. Interesting boss fights for the most part.
  27. justanormie
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    One of my favourites, would highly recommend if you're a fan of the vibe and the gameplay mechanics. As a game in its own right, probably not for everyone.

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. GameCritics
    Feb 5, 2016
    50
    This is very nearly the exact same single-player excursion from last-gen consoles. There is no local or online co-op. There's no traditional multiplayer. There are no update-exclusive features. It's simply a mildly prettier, equally flawed action title with a few pieces of DLC adding more of the same to an already samey package.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Jan 29, 2016
    70
    A heated dish, like all remastered games are, with all its interesting condiments now displeasing instead of exciting the patron, but with its main part still being juicy and tasty. A game with a core able to attract all fans of the action-adventure genre, but with many technical flaws. Is such a remaster truly an improvement upon the image of the franchise or beneficial to those who have not yet… tasted it? It is up to you to decide.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    70
    The Deathinitive Edition improves very little, but Darksiders II is still a fantastic game definitely worth checking out if you haven’t done so 3 years ago. [13/2015, p.59]
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