Darksiders

 Xbox 360
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 370 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 32 out of 370
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  1. AngryWimp
    Jan 5, 2010
    10
    My score of 10, doesn't represent my thoughts that the game is flawless. What it represents, is my feelings of the value of the overall experience of playing the game, which for me, was a 10. I personally had a blast being an Action Hero that can brawl fluidly with the best of them, and being able to do it in a compelling adventure, was for me one of the best times I've had with My score of 10, doesn't represent my thoughts that the game is flawless. What it represents, is my feelings of the value of the overall experience of playing the game, which for me, was a 10. I personally had a blast being an Action Hero that can brawl fluidly with the best of them, and being able to do it in a compelling adventure, was for me one of the best times I've had with a single player game in many years. Can't wait to see what Vigil does next!… Expand
  2. DonnieS.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    A fully realized and superbly presented work of fiction that is captivating as it is explosive. All the pieces pulled from other puzzles, like it's god of war weapons leveling, were given far more relevance with a sense of investment unrivaled in the action genre. An IP truly worthy of our attention and our cash.
  3. RonS.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    This game just blew my mind. Yeah it is Zelda + Devil May Cry + X. I just love it love it love it! Finishing took me about 18 hours. In normal difficulty it is a pretty easy game if you have played Zelda before. I really recommend this game to everyone who likes some over the to "badassery", if you can´t stand this kind of feel to a game... this one probably isn´t for you. If This game just blew my mind. Yeah it is Zelda + Devil May Cry + X. I just love it love it love it! Finishing took me about 18 hours. In normal difficulty it is a pretty easy game if you have played Zelda before. I really recommend this game to everyone who likes some over the to "badassery", if you can´t stand this kind of feel to a game... this one probably isn´t for you. If this one had come out in 09 it would have been my game of the year even surpassing games like dragon age or Assassins Creed 2, but that is just me. It truly is an awesome experience.… Expand
  4. GilF.
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    This game was surprisingly fun. I was expecting a GoW rip off but I was very wrong. It has good action, great level design and top notch voice acting. A must have gmae.
  5. [Anonymous]
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    This game combines all of the best elements from both Legend of Zelda and God of War. Anyone who was a fan of either two games will feel right at home with this game. I myself am nearly finished with the game, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience.
  6. TravisH.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    Beautiful, gory, massive and thoroughly entertaining is what comes to mind about this game that has quickly hacked, slashed, and shot it's way to my top 5 games of the past 12 months. War is one of the four horsemen, responsible for enforcing a peace treaty between heaven hell. Blamed for triggering the apocalypse on earth early, War sits wrongly accused in front of the council Beautiful, gory, massive and thoroughly entertaining is what comes to mind about this game that has quickly hacked, slashed, and shot it's way to my top 5 games of the past 12 months. War is one of the four horsemen, responsible for enforcing a peace treaty between heaven hell. Blamed for triggering the apocalypse on earth early, War sits wrongly accused in front of the council before being stripped of his powers and setting out on a journy to solve the mystery and punish those responsible for his framing. Though gameplay may have hints of games such as Zelda and God of War, it never goes to the extent of completely ripping them off. Instead it embraces tried and true gameplay with fresh ideas to become a monster of it's own. The combat is face paced, beautifulyl staged and downright fun. The amount of customization and combos is really beyond other games of this type. Weapons level up as you use them and one weapon enhancement can be added to each. These enhancements play a big role in combat and can be mixed and matched to your liking. War's primary weapon is the Chaoseater, a giant sword that decimates anyone who crosses its path. Over time you will aquire weapons like the scythe a weapon that's strengths are distance melee and dispatching groups of enemies, and the tremor gaunlet a powerful and massive glove that when charged smashes the ground and creates a visually pleasing smash. Along with your primary and secondary weapons War can have one gear item equipped as well which is mapped to the right trigger. Though very useful(and completely necassary) for solving puzzles, these gear items also add a new dynamic to the combat. They are dulled out at just the right times in the story and become an integral role to combat and puzzles alike. The crossblade is a 4 sided thrown item that can be chained together to slice up multiple enemies, while mercy is War's trusty pistol that can be used to keep enemies and the air and chain together devestating combos. War also gains passive abilities. As you earn them they are always with War throughout the game, and there is no need to equip them. My favorite has you holding A down to have War sprout massive beautiful wings that allow him to glide to otherwise unreachable areas. I mean it when I use the term massive. They take up length wise my entire 46" sony bravia xbr and even a few feet of each side is off screen. Another part of combat consists of War's wrath abilities which include blade geyser, a movie that summons blades all around War and damages any enemies in the vicinity. wrath ablilities, weapons, consumables and different moves can be bought throughout the game from vulgrid, a nasty demon who honestly creeps me out a bit.Also, Vulgrim can be used about a quarter through the game to travel tunnels and quickly transport to new areas and back and forth. This is essential as the game really is pretty big. The puzzles are prefect when it comes to my taste in games. Some games get to serious and make the puzzles brain smacking hard, while others make them seem more like childsplay than a challenge. Darksiders fits comfortably between the two, being hard enough to satisfy but not so hard you'll plant your controller through your flat screen. The characters in the game and the world itself look absolutely stunning in HD. It's quite obvious that Joe Mad(an extreme talent) was involved deeply with the creative design as the characters are bulky and satifying. The world itself is nicely tectured and you may find yourself exploring just to see all of the amazing details the design team packed into this masterpeice. The enemies and bosses are astounding,, and War is one of my favorite characters in a video games of all time. To sum it up, Darksiders is a sleeper hit in the making. With it's fast paced in your face combat, and it's, masterfully staged puzzles and exploration, Vigil game's Darksiders is everything people have been waiting for in a next-gen game. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up, it's time for me to get back to slaying some demons!… Expand
  7. AlyxandorM.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    This is a brilliant release from Vigil and they have blended all of my favorite gameplay styles together.
  8. mitchm.
    Jan 8, 2010
    10
    Like a Next Gen "Soul Reaver" (one of my all time favorite games)
  9. TomN
    Jan 16, 2010
    10
    This game is so good, it shocked me. Outstanding art direction, brilliant level design, diverse gameplay styles, deep but easy to learn combat system, and mature violent post-apocalyptic setting make this a must play. It's definately a Zelda style rpg (not for kids though), but completely unique. It is true that the gameplay feels familiar, but it's the good kind of familiar, This game is so good, it shocked me. Outstanding art direction, brilliant level design, diverse gameplay styles, deep but easy to learn combat system, and mature violent post-apocalyptic setting make this a must play. It's definately a Zelda style rpg (not for kids though), but completely unique. It is true that the gameplay feels familiar, but it's the good kind of familiar, like taking your favorite sweater out of the dryer. If you grew up playing Zelda, but are now an adult, you must buy this. Everyone else will have a great ride too.… Expand
  10. EricP.
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    I have not had this much fun going through a game, since Devil May Cry 4 almost 2 years ago. Not to mention is also brings back the same feeling I had while playing Zelda OOT. Sure the game borrows elements from other games, but I will not fault it since it is so much fun to play.
  11. D-KAKES
    May 10, 2011
    10
    Fanboys with the progressive mindset will hate on this game (many, seemingly, without even having played it) just because it doesn't really bring anything revolutionary/new to gamers. And now the big debate seems to surround the comments originally made by a reviewer for IGN, who stated that it's a hybrid of God of War and Zelda. Well here's the deal, folks: this game is Zelda meetsFanboys with the progressive mindset will hate on this game (many, seemingly, without even having played it) just because it doesn't really bring anything revolutionary/new to gamers. And now the big debate seems to surround the comments originally made by a reviewer for IGN, who stated that it's a hybrid of God of War and Zelda. Well here's the deal, folks: this game is Zelda meets Dante's Inferno (or God of War, although I've only played the first installment). Yes, it doesn't bring anything new, but it's classic action-adventure fun. Enjoyed this more than Devil May Cry 4 or Bayonetta, which also seem to draw comparisons to Darksiders, but I found those 2 games to be extremely difficult and not as enjoyable. Yes, there are times where there is screen-tearing but I don't notice it because I don't seek it out to point to as a fault. Any jaggies or visual defects are minor and should, by no means, "ruin your experience" (as one reviewer put it). Play on Apocalyptic mode the first playthrough, IMO, because Easy and Normal are *too* easy. Verdict: If you've read "God of War meets Zelda" and that idea excites you, then play Darksiders. The IGN writer got that comparison spot on, and now that the game is available for $20 brand new, you'll surely find Darksiders to be one of your best value-to-fun ratio purchases that you've had for your Xbox 360.… Expand
  12. Jarbas6
    Jan 28, 2012
    10
    Darksiders is great. There is kind of an open-world (pretty small compared to sandbox games, but big enough for this one) that you can explore while doing the main story, and as you proceed you will find collectibles that you will be able to get only when you unlock a special kind of gear. The collectibles you will have to get are very worthy, as they help increasing your maximum life,Darksiders is great. There is kind of an open-world (pretty small compared to sandbox games, but big enough for this one) that you can explore while doing the main story, and as you proceed you will find collectibles that you will be able to get only when you unlock a special kind of gear. The collectibles you will have to get are very worthy, as they help increasing your maximum life, wrath (so you can use special abilities), pieces of Abyssal Armor (if you get all the pieces you will unlock the armor and you can import it for later playthroughs) and artifacts that you can switch for souls (which you also find in chests and killing enemies) and is the game's currency so you can buy upgrades and others with Vulgrim, a kind of demon (?) that is in most of the game's locations. Gears are awesome, there's from a crossblade which you can lock on to enemies to a kind of portal gun to solve puzzles, about 6 different gears. There are a primary weapon, the Chaoseater Blade, and two secondary, the Scythe and the Tremor Gauntlets, and plenty of combos for you to do with them (so the combat is not repetitive as many say), and more that you can buy with Vulgrim. Story is not perfect, but still great, and the main missions take you about 15 hours to do. Graphics are amazing, there is screen tearing but it doesn't bother you much, and the locals are just beautiful, from open places with waterfalls and grass to caves with big spiders. You will find a lot to unlock, the collectibles and some challenging achievements. This game is not perfect (as none is), and may borrow elements from other games, but is incredibly fun and you will find yourself coming back for more. An underrated title and a must buy for every hack and slash fan.… Expand
  13. 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!!!
  14. Mohammad22
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    Darksiders is by FAR the most UNDERRATED game this gen! Its an amazing game.. I dont know why some people hate it, i recommend every "REAL" game to buy this AMAZING game
  15. Bdawg916
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    I loved it! Some people bash it because it feels like a Zelda game but for the grown ups. Which is fine with me because I haven't liked any zelda game since a link to the past, to childish I guess. Good story, again I loved it, and am awaiting the Sequel.
  16. 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!
  17. 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!!
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. BrunoS.
    Jan 8, 2010
    9
    It's annoying to me when game mechanics are lauded for being too similar to that of well known genre defining titles, surely there is room for innovation in the dying Hack and Slash genre. If a new IP comes along and unifies the head scratching, charming puzzle segments of Zelda with the brutal and clever combat of Devil may cry in such a way it praises those games, whilst improving It's annoying to me when game mechanics are lauded for being too similar to that of well known genre defining titles, surely there is room for innovation in the dying Hack and Slash genre. If a new IP comes along and unifies the head scratching, charming puzzle segments of Zelda with the brutal and clever combat of Devil may cry in such a way it praises those games, whilst improving upon them and making itself unique, you've got a perfect game on your hands. The characters are very chunky and likably venemous, very typical of Joe Mads designs. They put me in mind of his shortlived comics Battlechasers melded with Hellboy and a dash of Blizzards scrapped concept art, but it isn't overly stylised. It suits the world Vigil have created perfectly and I think they should be proud of what they achieved. The story is good enough not to fall into cliché territory but I feel the Heaven VS Hell plot has reared it's head a few too many times this month with Bayonetta, and with Dantes Inferno a month away from THAT... Darksiders I feel is a well made adventure with a good story, puzzles and combat that are both immensely satisyfing with a great cast of characters, boasting the vocal talent to back them up. It's just a joy to play, and the homages to other games never outstay their welcome, instead it props the experience firmly on it's shoulders and rises above the rest, 9/10!… Expand
  25. DaveO.
    Jan 7, 2010
    9
    Great game. The technical issues i notiiced like a poor frame rate cant bring this stellar title down. Sure it borrows from other great games, but that doesn't bother me at all as long as its not a shoddy attemp to try and make it look cool. Bring on the sequel
  26. jordann
    Jan 13, 2010
    9
    i have loved this game so for the story is great because it is original yet its something we know at the same time the battle between heaven and hell armorgedon i like how you play as a nutral party in the game game play is great boss's are fun and challenging and i like how it takes time and work to get to your missions and the open world game set is always great i love this game:)
  27. BillC
    Jan 15, 2010
    9
    Darksiders has great gameplay, sound, voice-acting, and graphics (minus the much-publicized 360 version glitches). If you are tired of the short, brown romps passing for action adventure games these days, Darksiders is for you. This game has been treated unfairly by some jaded reviewers for borrowing from Zelda and God of War, and for--gasp!--being colorful. I do not understand why these Darksiders has great gameplay, sound, voice-acting, and graphics (minus the much-publicized 360 version glitches). If you are tired of the short, brown romps passing for action adventure games these days, Darksiders is for you. This game has been treated unfairly by some jaded reviewers for borrowing from Zelda and God of War, and for--gasp!--being colorful. I do not understand why these reviewers fail to concede the fact that offering the market an adult Zelda-style adventure with mature themes and action is a great idea. Sure, the gameplay mechanics are familiar, but for those of us (re: most hardcore gamers) who have happily played endless sequels over the years, we must admit that we appreciate familiar, proven mechanics. And since when did it become a negative to have color? Is there a rule that every "mature" game has to be sepia-toned? Ignore the protests of the Zelda and GOW fanboys who feel some unwritten rule against inspiration has been violated. Darksiders is a long, engaging, welcome addition to the action adventure genre--a genre increasingly moving away from exploring and puzzle-solving toward 6-hour button-mashing routines. My only hangup is the 360 graphics glitches, which prevented a 10. Do yourself a favor and pick up this game; it will remind you why you started playing in the first place--fun.… Expand
  28. KevinT
    Jan 15, 2010
    9
    Mark G, it;s slightly worse but 5 times is complete nonsense. There's a patch coming to address is as it apparently crept in to the Gold versionand not review copies. The patch is with MS already.
  29. JohnV.
    Jan 5, 2010
    9
    If God of War, Devil May Cry, Zelda, and Soul Reaver spliced their genes together, Darksiders is what you'd end up with. Pure gaming goodness for those with an affinity for the greats of the past.
  30. erikS.
    Jan 6, 2010
    9
    Great game, solid controls, beautiful graphics and design, and fun story line.
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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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