Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. FNintendo
    Oct 25, 2019
    70
    Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition represents a different but by no means less enjoyable experience than its predecessor. The plot may be very simple but it's competent enough and the game's missions, side quests, plentiful loot and soundtrack all add up to make this an involving and rewarding experience around such a rich, well-crafted effort.
  2. Vooks
    Oct 24, 2019
    70
    Darksiders 2 is a good game, and this is a decent port to try if you haven’t managed to try it yet. While it does have its hiccups, the game is ultimately the same game you’ve seen elsewhere for better or worse. Despite how slow the series can take to tell the overarching story, I still look forward to seeing what they do with these characters and with Darksiders Genesis. If you’re picking this game up for the second time let’s face it, you want to see what’s going to happen to.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 26, 2019
    70
    That Switch version of Darksiders 2 Deathinitive Edition is a good way to play the game if you haven’t done it yet. You can feel at times how old it is but it’s still a good game, in 2019.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Oct 17, 2019
    66
    A below average port of an average game, Darksiders II's camera and graphics make for a mundane experience that did not age well.
  6. Switch Player
    Oct 14, 2019
    60
    Should it not have been for the unfortunate technical issues found in the larger areas, Darksiders II would have been an easy recommendation on the Switch. Unfortunately, should you still want to experience this grand adventure, it’s best done elsewhere.

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 50
  3. Negative: 4 out of 50
  1. saxo27
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Another game that I skipped on day one due to some reviewers' opinions on YouTube. Glad I finally picked it up. It looks good, plays smoothlyAnother game that I skipped on day one due to some reviewers' opinions on YouTube. Glad I finally picked it up. It looks good, plays smoothly and has a lot of fun environmental puzzles(less annoying than DS1 portal ones) and platforming-I love the Prince of Persia style platforming. I can only agree with reviewers in that world one can drop in FPS and resolution sometimes. After world one everything looks nice and plays so too. I had a lot of fun with this game.… Full Review »
  2. Nintendopost24
    Sep 27, 2019
    8
    On peut estimer que Darksiders est une série de jeux vidéo plutôt sous évaluée et qui n’a pas grand chose à envier à certaines grandes sagasOn peut estimer que Darksiders est une série de jeux vidéo plutôt sous évaluée et qui n’a pas grand chose à envier à certaines grandes sagas du Jeu Vidéo. Darksiders 2 Deathinitive Edition est un excellent jeu, complet, généreux et avec des idées de gameplay qui font mouches. Pour moins de 30 euros, la Switch accueille un portage qui mérite bien plus que son statut de Zelda-Like un peu bourrin et mature. En attendant la suite de la série (un éventuel portage de Darksiders 3 et d’ici la fin de l’année Darksiders Genesis), je ne peux que vous encourager à jouer à Darksiders 2 ou bien à découvrir la série avec Darksiders 1 Warmastered Edition.… Full Review »
  3. ElderSkrull
    Jul 13, 2023
    0
    I had fun for a good 20 hours hacking, slashing, exploring, and discovering. Then the game started crashing. First playing this game in 2023I had fun for a good 20 hours hacking, slashing, exploring, and discovering. Then the game started crashing. First playing this game in 2023 makes me very late to this series. I couldn't put down the original Darksiders and once I beat it I immediately picked up Darksiders II. I was enjoying the overall experience, but not as much as the first game. Then, in the Kingdom of the Dead, my game crashed multiple times. I made it to Earth, but was feeling like I just wanted to be done and after another crash, I just quit and never picked it back up.… Full Review »
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