- Publisher: THQ Nordic
- Release Date: Oct 15, 2024
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: Gunfire Games
- Genre(s): Action Adventure, Open-World
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
- Available On: Stadia
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 11 out of 16
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Mixed: 5 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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Oct 14, 2024Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition brings an underrated classic onto modern consoles, with improvements that give it a new lease of life.
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Oct 14, 2024Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition, despite being another re-release, shows that Darksiders II is an incredible game that deserves more attention.
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Oct 14, 2024Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition, in its PlayStation 5 version, doesn't really bring anything new to the essence of this great game, focusing instead on updating the visuals to native 4K, using ray tracing, haptic functions and fast loading. That said, it's still an incredible game, and deserves this lame excuse to be revisited again or experienced for the first time.
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May 27, 2025A visually impressive port of a previously released action-adventure game. Anyone who is already a fan will enjoy returning to this with its extra polish. While the graphics are often commendable, there are instances where the art appears outdated or inconsistent. Fans of Zelda-style games may find this title appealing, as it offers a grand sense of adventure and exploration. Although it has its flaws, Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition provides a satisfying experience for those seeking a more casual action-adventure game.
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Oct 14, 2024Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is a PS5 and Xbox Series remaster with little new content. It's a fun game that includes all of the available DLC, graphical improvements and of course performance but it also adopts some issues from previous versions. If you haven't played it yet, now's your chance because it's the best game in the franchise.
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Oct 14, 2024Despite my moderate level of enjoyment, I’d still hesitate to recommend Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition unless you have a notable affinity with action games from the early to mid-2010s. Its drab and monotonous open world doesn’t do its bland exposition any favors. Nevertheless, the combat, customization, and puzzle design may win over the more patient types. Regarding this boosted port, it doesn’t warrant a replay for the average player by any means, but if you’re a veteran or new fan, there’s enough justification for giving this release a whirl.
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Jan 6, 2025Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is a surprisingly enjoyable game with satisfying combat mechanics and intriguing puzzles. With all enhancements released so far, the title looks and works well – even by today’s standards. If you haven’t played it before, the free current-gen upgrade gives you a good chance to do so. At the same time, if you’ve already played Darksiders II, I wonder if 4K and improved shadows are enough to make you revisit the game. It’s up to you, of course; but if you ask me, in this case I’d try something more recent.