Darksiders

 Xbox 360
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 370 Ratings

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  1. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    "Darksiders" is an engrossing action-adventure that blends "God of War" with "Zelda". Inspired by the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse, it follows the exploits of War, a Horseman who must maintain the balance between Heaven and Hell. After the End of Days prematurely begins, War is tasked with finding the supernatural figures that are responsible. Visually, "Darksiders" resembles a colorful"Darksiders" is an engrossing action-adventure that blends "God of War" with "Zelda". Inspired by the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse, it follows the exploits of War, a Horseman who must maintain the balance between Heaven and Hell. After the End of Days prematurely begins, War is tasked with finding the supernatural figures that are responsible. Visually, "Darksiders" resembles a colorful comic book with an art style similar to "Legacy of Kain". The gameplay is a mix of fast melee combat and exploration. Surprisingly, it really does hold its own against the bigger titles "Devil May Cry 4" and "Bayonetta". While the game might be derivative, it still manages to be very entertaining. I would rate it with an 8.3 out of 10.… Expand
  2. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Darksiders took me bu surprised at how good it is. Easy combat system with a good story. An awesome protagonist in WAR and the ending to Darksiders is one of the best as it does it's job in, leaving you wanting more and getting you pumped for the next installment.
  3. SupahGualtah
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    tought it was gonna be a lame GoW ripoff man i fking loved this cant wait to play the Warmastered edi on pc.
  4. MegamanZeroX19
    May 30, 2020
    8
    No destaca siendo un juego de mundo abierto ni en cualquier otro de sus elementos,pero es un juego bastante bueno.
  5. Chempion1
    May 22, 2020
    9
    Ну, что же вышла уже четвертая игра серии. Так, что решил написать про Darksiders: Wrath of War.
    В 2010 я её прошел на Xbox 360 и не понял, что за игра. Поначалу мне игра показалась какой-то перегруженной и затянутой по сравнению с тогдашними слешерами, такими как Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Dantes Inferno да даже Bayonetta и DMC 4. Игра была очень длинной. Но время шло и сейчас игры    Ну, что же вышла уже четвертая игра серии. Так, что решил написать про Darksiders: Wrath of War.
    В 2010 я её прошел на Xbox 360 и не понял, что за игра. Поначалу мне игра показалась какой-то перегруженной и затянутой по сравнению с тогдашними слешерами, такими как Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Dantes Inferno да даже Bayonetta и DMC 4. Игра была очень длинной. Но время шло и сейчас игры менее 30 часов считаются куцыми и не раскрывающими себя полностью. И вот второй раз я её проходил уже на PS4 в 2016 и черт подери, а игра то самое то! Хороший сюжет, запоминающиеся персонажи (особенно боссы), не плохой слешер. И вообще после выхода Darksiders 2, в игре появилась атмосфера, которая меня, почему то, не зацепила в 2010м.
    Да, кстати, сейчас продолжительность кажется даже не достаточной :), по сравнению с Death Stranding, NieR: Automata, да и с той же Darksiders 2!
    Резюмирую: с 2012 года серия Darksiders стала одной из моих любимых франшиз.
    Darksiders Genesis ещё не прошел, не знаю уж очень она отличается геймплейно, посмотрим!    … Expand
  6. aljirik1992
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    Война войной, стрельба отстой!?

    Так хочется сказать, что стрельба в Darksiders - не баг, а фича, по причине отсутствия каких либо критичных косяков во всём остальном, но не получается. Уж слишком громоздко она ощущается, хоть и под стать герою. Война, как всадник Апокалипсиса, полностью соответствует статусу, наблюдать за его поисками виновных в новоиспечённом, мультипликационном мире    Война войной, стрельба отстой!?

    Так хочется сказать, что стрельба в Darksiders - не баг, а фича, по причине отсутствия каких либо критичных косяков во всём остальном, но не получается. Уж слишком громоздко она ощущается, хоть и под стать герою. Война, как всадник Апокалипсиса, полностью соответствует статусу, наблюдать за его поисками виновных в новоиспечённом, мультипликационном мире тёмного фэнтези со стороны — занимательно, ровно, как и решать задачки с окружением на пути к боссам, сражения с которыми могли бы встать в один ряд с битвами в God of War, при условии, что где-то неподалёку стоит скосоёженная X-blades. Добавьте ко всем этим "НО" развилки кастелироидного формата и всё равно получите игру с наивысшей оценкой, так как за счёт той самой, несуразной работы на дистанции, проект выглядит не калькой из всего и вся, а очень даже самостоятельным продуктом, где цепной пёс совета, как в рекламе Old Spice невольно говорит: "Посмотрите на другие слэшеры и на меня... На другие... На меня... Да! Я на коне.".    … Expand
  7. brendo214
    May 30, 2019
    8
    Darksiders kind of takes the best things from a typical Legend of Zelda game, improves upon it, and then adds in some hack 'n' slash to the formula.
  8. SolidXSteak
    Feb 27, 2017
    9
    Darksiders is the best Zelda game I've played thay wasn't developed by nintendo. I'm not going to pretend the game doesn't have issues. Plotholes, a cliffhanger ending, and a difficulty curve that goes up and down on a whim. It could be argued that it borrows too heavily from other titles (Zelda and God of War primarily) but being the first game from a new studio I can't blame them forDarksiders is the best Zelda game I've played thay wasn't developed by nintendo. I'm not going to pretend the game doesn't have issues. Plotholes, a cliffhanger ending, and a difficulty curve that goes up and down on a whim. It could be argued that it borrows too heavily from other titles (Zelda and God of War primarily) but being the first game from a new studio I can't blame them for playing it safe. It could also be argued that the individual aspects of the game are somewhat medicore (combat, puzzles, level design), but I'd say that the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts. Look past Darksiders relatively small flaws and you'll find a game that is perfectly paced always giving you something new and fresh to do every hour or so. A game by gamers for gamers, Darksiders is an absolute classic in my eyes… Expand
  9. gamingisgreat
    Aug 6, 2016
    8
    Darksiders is a really enjoyable 3rd person action-adventure game.

    The gameplay is a mixture of fantastic hack and slash,and okay platforming.The levels are well designed for the most part,leading to real enjoyment.Throw in some good boss fights,and you have a well varied game here. The game looks pretty good,and runs at a smooth 60 fps,and doesn't even hitch slightly through all the    Darksiders is a really enjoyable 3rd person action-adventure game.

    The gameplay is a mixture of fantastic hack and slash,and okay platforming.The levels are well designed for the most part,leading to real enjoyment.Throw in some good boss fights,and you have a well varied game here.

    The game looks pretty good,and runs at a smooth 60 fps,and doesn't even hitch slightly through all the chaos on screen,which is impressive.

    The story here is solid,I won't spoil it so you can find out,with interesting characters.

    However,the AI can be a bit dumb sometimes and the sound design is pretty mediocre.But even after those flaws,Darksiders is a fun game,and worth playing for sure    … Expand
  10. MrBigman01234
    Aug 1, 2014
    8
    Penned by legendary comic book artist Joe Madureira (X-Men, Battle Chasers, The Ultimates), Darksiders is set in a Post-Apocalyptic demon-ravaged world where evil forces have prematurely brought about the end of the time. Originally sent to oversee the destruction of Earth, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have been betrayed by their master, stripped of their powers and cast down toPenned by legendary comic book artist Joe Madureira (X-Men, Battle Chasers, The Ultimates), Darksiders is set in a Post-Apocalyptic demon-ravaged world where evil forces have prematurely brought about the end of the time. Originally sent to oversee the destruction of Earth, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have been betrayed by their master, stripped of their powers and cast down to Earth. Players take on the role of WAR -- the first of the Four Horsemen -- as he embarks on a brutal quest of vengeance and revenge against the forces that betrayed him with the help of his phantom steed RUIN. The first title from new THQ studio Vigil Games, Darksiders: Wrath of War features open-world exploration, a deep combat system and a huge arsenal of modern and mythical weapons. [THQ]… Expand
  11. quickster6243
    Jun 25, 2014
    8
    I'm about 80% through the game and this game is like God of War, except I found the puzzles to be more challenging. The graphics are ok. Kinda grainy looking for today's standards. I give it somewhat of a pass on graphics since the game is old. It still is alot of fun. If you are a fan of the God of War games you will like this one. The game doesn't dish out anything original really so youI'm about 80% through the game and this game is like God of War, except I found the puzzles to be more challenging. The graphics are ok. Kinda grainy looking for today's standards. I give it somewhat of a pass on graphics since the game is old. It still is alot of fun. If you are a fan of the God of War games you will like this one. The game doesn't dish out anything original really so you might not be impressed if you have played a ton of video games on the Xbox already. I just got my Xbox about 6 months ago and I think this is one of the better games for this system if you like a challenge, but not too much of a challenge. Other than a couple of REALLY tedious challenge type battles the game is awesome. Controls are a bit off sometimes. And there seems to be a delay with jumping so if you are running towards a cliff you will end up falling off a few times until you get used to jumping a little bit sooner. If it were not for the small negative things I posted this game would have gotten a 10 and that is not counting the dated looking graphics. This game should NOT be getting a 10 as it is not the same caliber as a perfect game and whoever is giving this game a 0 and saying that it is linear is full of crap. Final Fantasy was linear. This game is like Zelda or Metroid in some ways. If you like God of War, Metroid or Zelda try this one out. Just don't have the expectation that this game is as polished as those titles. This is a good one though if you don't have a Wii or Playstation available.… Expand
  12. Gilgamesh
    Apr 2, 2014
    8
    Very good game! Button-mashing and puzzle-solving coupled with a weapon upgrading system similar to God of War. Absolutely worth a purchase. Controls are very smooth.
  13. elitefour
    Oct 26, 2013
    9
    still better than god of war
    darksiders show us a great character
    war. yes,this game is a mix of zelda,devil may cry,god of war
    but i love it,it was very cool,it has a lot of good thinks
    its one my favourite games
  14. VideoGameCritic
    Sep 12, 2013
    8
    So this game made me feel the same way that Saints Row made me feel, Darksiders has almost the same control skim as God of War and to be honest the one thing that keep me from playing this game back in 2010 was because it was in my eyes just a God of War clone. But, I tried it and I have to say that this game is so much better than God of War. The story is not bad, I feel like War isSo this game made me feel the same way that Saints Row made me feel, Darksiders has almost the same control skim as God of War and to be honest the one thing that keep me from playing this game back in 2010 was because it was in my eyes just a God of War clone. But, I tried it and I have to say that this game is so much better than God of War. The story is not bad, I feel like War is really bad ass through out the game, the enemies all look like they should be yugioh card also the game looks really cool. The art style works with this game and there is no reason to hate on that part of the game. There is some things that could of been better, the enemies might look cool but for the most part almost half of the enemies can be killed with just hitting one button, no joke if you hit B you can slam the smaller zombies on the ground and the basic bats can be killed in the air with the same button. Other than that, this game is a really great game and one of the best games for the 360. Worth a look at and at least the time of day.… Expand
  15. WyattTheAwesome
    May 29, 2013
    8
    Darksiders was a wonderful hybrid of games I love. It combined elements from God of War, Legend of Zelda, and had a unique element of its own. A lot of people call this game a God of War clone and whatnot, but just because it's like God of War doesn't mean it's bad. I think if it's being compared to God of War then that is a good thing. My complaint is the uselessness of key items you getDarksiders was a wonderful hybrid of games I love. It combined elements from God of War, Legend of Zelda, and had a unique element of its own. A lot of people call this game a God of War clone and whatnot, but just because it's like God of War doesn't mean it's bad. I think if it's being compared to God of War then that is a good thing. My complaint is the uselessness of key items you get for dungeons. There's the horn, crossblade, gun, mask of shadows, portal gun and abyssal chain, but none of them are particularly helpful outside of dungeon solving. This was disappointing because I had great ideas on how to perform kills with each item, but it's a minor flaw I found with the game. The storyline is okay, but I just enjoyed seeing them utilize the Horsemen in a really cool way. Definitely worth checking out.… Expand
  16. SuperFloorMat
    Apr 28, 2013
    9
    Great Combat with flashy combos that achieve, with monstrous enemies that hit hard, and your legendary weapons Darksiders is an amazing game. Proceeding as War throughout the very good story makes you feel like a complete bad ass that will kick anybodies ass to find out what he wants. Just some minor flaws of a lack of enemy variety, some puzzles could be too hard or too easy but funGreat Combat with flashy combos that achieve, with monstrous enemies that hit hard, and your legendary weapons Darksiders is an amazing game. Proceeding as War throughout the very good story makes you feel like a complete bad ass that will kick anybodies ass to find out what he wants. Just some minor flaws of a lack of enemy variety, some puzzles could be too hard or too easy but fun enough to get through and some bosses kinda feel plain while some are a complete stressful nightmare if you haven't played much hack and slash games before. The Ending Result is that it could of been better than it already is, Legendary.… Expand
  17. JesseJ7
    Apr 26, 2013
    10
    By far, one of the most underrated games i can think of, Darksiders, gets almost everything right, and delivers in well worth your money level of quality and length experience. It is long enough to provide great entertainment but not feel too long. The world is beautiful crafted, and the characters are interesting and fun to discover. Combat is fun and challenging. It perfectly balancesBy far, one of the most underrated games i can think of, Darksiders, gets almost everything right, and delivers in well worth your money level of quality and length experience. It is long enough to provide great entertainment but not feel too long. The world is beautiful crafted, and the characters are interesting and fun to discover. Combat is fun and challenging. It perfectly balances something that is extremely hard to do especially in action adventure games: making your character feel bad ass and powerful, while still providing a challenge to the game. They do this with many difficult puzzles in the world, as well as having both War, and his Enemies be powerful. Slowly getting more powers and weapons allows for new access to the world. The various enemies also provides for a strategic gameplay. In my top five for sure. highly recommended.… Expand
  18. JaySkillz13
    Jan 3, 2013
    10
    First of all, I've played games before like Zelda, Prototype, Devil May Cry, etc, and they're all good. Darksiders really surpasses them all though in my point of view. I'm glad that I bought this game because when I started it, it was already great from the beginning. War is such an epic Horseman. He gives his story in this game really well. The length of play is fair. It could be more,First of all, I've played games before like Zelda, Prototype, Devil May Cry, etc, and they're all good. Darksiders really surpasses them all though in my point of view. I'm glad that I bought this game because when I started it, it was already great from the beginning. War is such an epic Horseman. He gives his story in this game really well. The length of play is fair. It could be more, but that is not a massive issue about this game. The action, acting, and music are great as well as the graphics in the game. Highly recommended to those people who likes post apocalyptic action games!… Expand
  19. jim109109
    Dec 9, 2012
    8
    A great game. Perhaps between God of War and Zelda it failed to catch the public's attention, but behind familiar genres lies a completely unique experience. As much as the combat is repetitive, it is fun from start to end, similar to God of War. The game is, for this day and age, quite long, standing at 18 hours. The dungeons are varied. Where the game shines the most is the artisticA great game. Perhaps between God of War and Zelda it failed to catch the public's attention, but behind familiar genres lies a completely unique experience. As much as the combat is repetitive, it is fun from start to end, similar to God of War. The game is, for this day and age, quite long, standing at 18 hours. The dungeons are varied. Where the game shines the most is the artistic style and direction. It is filled with captivating cutscenes and unique dungeons which although large, never feel old. As you complete the story you will feel immensely satisfied by the great writing. So, although darksiders doesn't break any new barriers, it is a strong experience I suggest to every player.… Expand
  20. X-fushion
    Oct 30, 2012
    9
    What happens when you throw in a Blender The Legend of zelda and God of War, you get Darksiders, is a combination of those 2 amazing series, you explore dungeons to collect items and power ups and also you can beat the crap out the enemies but thid game manages to gain an identity of it´s own. The combat is really good yo can use 3 different weapons with different power ups and alsoWhat happens when you throw in a Blender The Legend of zelda and God of War, you get Darksiders, is a combination of those 2 amazing series, you explore dungeons to collect items and power ups and also you can beat the crap out the enemies but thid game manages to gain an identity of it´s own. The combat is really good yo can use 3 different weapons with different power ups and also the puzzles in this game are well made you´ll need various items to work them out, not only the main item of the dungeon you´re so it makes the game more inmersive and the storyline is also good, the problem with the game is that the map it´s not very clear in the overworld and most of the boss fight are ridiculously easy, most of the time to defeat them you just need to do certain action 3 times and you win they´re not bad but I expected more.
    Besides that this is an amazing adventure game and is way underrated    … Expand
  21. Raynes
    Sep 8, 2012
    10
    There are very few games that I have played that I have found nothing wrong with. This is one of them. Darksiders is one of the best games I have ever played. Compare Darksiders to a similar title, Prototype, and you'll understand why I am impressed.

    The combat in this game is indeed button mashing, but that is entirely irrelevant. Taking on the bigger brutes is not button mashing. You    There are very few games that I have played that I have found nothing wrong with. This is one of them. Darksiders is one of the best games I have ever played. Compare Darksiders to a similar title, Prototype, and you'll understand why I am impressed.

    The combat in this game is indeed button mashing, but that is entirely irrelevant. Taking on the bigger brutes is not button mashing. You have to charge around and avoid attacks and you have to select your attacks very carefully if you want to survive. Furthermore, the massive variety of attacks available require memorization, motor memory, and skill to master. Can you get by just using basic x x x x x attacks? Probably, yes. But the character animations for the various attacks look so good and feel so powerful that I have trouble not wanting to use them.

    This is a game about creativity. You can be as interesting or as dull as you want. If the combat feels repetitive, make use of a different secondary weapon, buy some new attacks for everything, and wait until you get your next big character upgrade. Every little thing you buy or get as the game's story progresses makes it a whole new and exciting experience.

    You fight a lot of the same enemies in this game, and in any other game it would probably be exceedingly boring. In Darksiders, these enemies are presented to you in spectacular ways. Brief cutscenes as the creatures emerge from portals on the floor and huge monstrous brutes crashing through a doorway or a portal really gets the blood pumping. It makes the fights feel very dire, and when you've decimated their ranks, you feel like a God.

    The story is minimal, but excellent as well. Things are entirely focused. You know what you're doing and why you're doing it. You don't always have to follow the beaten path in this amazing open world, but the path is there and easy to follow,

    And guys, you play as a horseman of the apocalypse... Need I say more?    … Expand
  22. infamouscowz
    Jul 25, 2012
    10
    This game took me by surprise when I first got it. Zelda mixed with a third person action game what isn't to love? Buying new upgrades for War was a great time as well. The story really well told well always keeping you hooked for the next part. The game also has puzzles mixed in as well which can really test your thinking abilities. The biggest gripe with this game is that it is reallyThis game took me by surprise when I first got it. Zelda mixed with a third person action game what isn't to love? Buying new upgrades for War was a great time as well. The story really well told well always keeping you hooked for the next part. The game also has puzzles mixed in as well which can really test your thinking abilities. The biggest gripe with this game is that it is really easy, almost too easy but playing on the hardest difficulty is when this game shines. No room for mistakes, only success. With the sequel due out soon I can't wait. Truly an amazing franchise.… Expand
  23. LordOFlibertY
    Jul 4, 2012
    8
    An exceptional game but no one without faults. First of all, Darksiders has a pretty decent story and pretty GOOD characters for all you RPers however the set design is really its biggest down fault. There is so many flaws and a lot of unnecessary obstacles and puzzles that forces you play on its own pace. However like the said the characters are good, the story is good and the combat isAn exceptional game but no one without faults. First of all, Darksiders has a pretty decent story and pretty GOOD characters for all you RPers however the set design is really its biggest down fault. There is so many flaws and a lot of unnecessary obstacles and puzzles that forces you play on its own pace. However like the said the characters are good, the story is good and the combat is good. Looking foward for Darksiders 2… Expand
  24. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences ever. This game is masterful. Like a dark version of Zelda. It's such a blast to play thru. Can't wait to play darksiders 2. A true under rated gem.
  25. SCHMOOPITIZE
    May 14, 2012
    9
    AMAZING. I am obsessed with angles and demons. AND THIS GAME DELIVERS. With great in both the characters and the way you swing your sword. MUST HAVE GAME.
  26. Emme
    May 1, 2012
    9
    Created by the talented team of Vigil Games and Joe Madueira, Darksiders is a real treat for the senses. The art direction is just superb, the gamedesign well executed, the combat is challenging and satisfying and the main character has just the right amount of "bad ass". The apocalyptic setting is well designed and looks fantastic with its mix of hand painted textures and normal maps, aCreated by the talented team of Vigil Games and Joe Madueira, Darksiders is a real treat for the senses. The art direction is just superb, the gamedesign well executed, the combat is challenging and satisfying and the main character has just the right amount of "bad ass". The apocalyptic setting is well designed and looks fantastic with its mix of hand painted textures and normal maps, a definite must have.… Expand
  27. ASHIRAH
    Mar 27, 2012
    8
    Sure is one of the best games of the era. Deep, graphically satisfying, with a length that would put to shame most of the big players. A really good game that deserves its rating. Well, come to think of it it deserves even a bit more. Compared to Mass Effect's (3) more than 90%, it's strange that Darksiders gets ony a 7.7
  28. paddystudmuffin
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    Great game nothing similar matches it on the 360 for sheer scale, visceral combat and a great story. Reminds me of soul reaver which is a classic. Can't wait for darksiders 2!!
  29. AwesomeGamer
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    MOST UNDERRATED GAME EVER!!!!!!

    One of the BEST games ever.. Simply AMAZING! The story is really, the characters are really likeable, and the game is FUN,, i recommend this game to EVERYONE!
  30. Ps3blaze22
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    OMFG!! This game is by FAR the most UNDERRATED game this gen! Its a **** amazing game.. I dont know why some people hate it, i recommend every "REAL" gamer to buy this AMAZING MASTERPIECE!!!
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#38 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#18 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#23 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. XGN
    86
    Darksiders brings you everything you expect. A beautiful post apocalyptic world combined with excellent audio and a real cool gameplay, deserves nothing less than a high score.
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  2. Gamer.nl
    80
    Darksiders looks like the result of a head-on collision between the Zelda and God of War-franchise. But instead of a big mess, both fuse together to form a hybrid with the best elements of both, combined with a great story. The game won’t win any awards for originality, but thanks to its long playtime, strong puzzles and great alteration between elements and scenery we can only conclude that Darksiders is already one of the first great games of 2010.
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  3. 1UP
    75
    At its best, Darksiders plays like an interactive compilation of this console generation's most interesting game mechanics. At its worst, it's like sitting through a mediocre cover band as they fumble their way through your favorite tunes.
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