Darksiders II

 Wii U
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. Eurogamer Italy
    Dec 20, 2012
    70
    Darksiders II is a great title on Wii U too, but Vigil Games should have worked more on the tech side of the game.
  2. Game Revolution
    Dec 7, 2012
    70
    This makes Darksiders II's bugs gamebusters. The bugs are so prevalent, the freezes such a problem, that I would only recommend the game to those willing to risk the wear and tear on their brand new hardware by having to unplug it regularly; this cannot be good for the Wii U's processors and hard drive.

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best Wii U Game of 2012
12
#12 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2012
9
#9 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2012

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 205 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 156 out of 205
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 205
  3. Negative: 26 out of 205
  1. society_max
    Nov 25, 2012
    10
    Definitely the definitive version of this game... graphics seem slightly better to me on the wii u over the ps3, and it all runs silky smooth.Definitely the definitive version of this game... graphics seem slightly better to me on the wii u over the ps3, and it all runs silky smooth. While the gamepad is not implemented a ton, the things that is used for (like inventory management) really do help with the gameplay. This is all-around the best version of an already-incredible game, and something you have to buy if you are into action/adventure games… Full Review »
  2. Pepaneitor
    Nov 19, 2012
    10
    Epic game, the adventure game of the year, is still the epic version of ps3 and 360 but this one is the definitive edition, epic combat, epicEpic game, the adventure game of the year, is still the epic version of ps3 and 360 but this one is the definitive edition, epic combat, epic story EPIC!… Full Review »
  3. NinjaHound
    Feb 27, 2013
    9
    The game has a great story if you played the prequel but it's Meh if you didn't, the attacks and the amount of weapons is great too, theThe game has a great story if you played the prequel but it's Meh if you didn't, the attacks and the amount of weapons is great too, the puzzles are excellent, the levels may become a little bit repetitive as the missions last for a long time, the ability to switch weapons directly is nice and the boss fights are epic
    the only complaint I have is the camera during normal play (there is a lock on system for battles)    … Full Review »
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