Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

 Xbox One
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. God is a Geek
    Oct 26, 2015
    90
    Had this been bundled with a remastered version of Darksiders, the package would be perfect. As it stands, it's just a slightly better version of an already brilliant game.
  2. 4P.de
    Nov 2, 2015
    85
    Darksiders 2 was one of the best action-adventures in the late cycle of last generation’s consoles – and the magic still is there. Driven by the timeless comic design and the tight mechanics, Death’s adventure is still worth the entrance fee.
  3. Game Rant
    Nov 16, 2015
    80
    Darksiders 2: Deathinitve Edition may not offer much for those that have already had their fill of Death’s adventure on last-generation consoles, but newcomers will find a quality game that offers plenty of entertainment and playtime – frame rate issues, glitches, and the weak story notwithstanding.
  5. IGN Spain
    Nov 4, 2015
    80
    A complete but conservative remaster that brings some life into a dead game that deserved a better fate.
  6. ZTGD
    Oct 30, 2015
    80
    For anyone that missed the original release of Darksiders II, I implore you to give it a go this time around. It is a fantastic game that stands the test of time. I know this is the season for all the new, big games to drop, but if you never got to step into Death’s grimy shoes, I cannot recommend this game enough.
  7. COGconnected
    Nov 3, 2015
    76
    Given the lower price point it’s still a solid purchase, just know it’s a slightly better version of its original release, and that’s not a bad thing at all.
  8. IGN
    Nov 2, 2015
    75
    Sure, the story is dull, and there aren’t a whole lot of original ideas at play here, but the vast expanse of the adventure should please anyone who missed out on it the first time around.
  9. Brash Games
    Nov 1, 2015
    70
    As entertaining as the combat might be, like everything else in Darksiders 2, it’s never quite as good as any of the games that it so brazenly imitates. And that’s the big problem isn’t it – the puzzles, the traversal, the visuals, the story – it has all been done better somewhere else.
  10. We Got This Covered
    Oct 29, 2015
    60
    Darksiders II was a great game back in 2012 and still is today. In fact, it's one of the better action-RPGs out there. However, when it comes to its remastered Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition, what was supposed to be the best version of the game suffers from unnecessary technical issues and is disappointing as a result.
  11. Pure Xbox
    Nov 19, 2015
    50
    Combat feels clunky, and the graphically impressive game ends up looking bad in motion. At least Nordic Games didn't technically call this a definitive edition, as it's really anything but.

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#59 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#89 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#48 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 67
  3. Negative: 9 out of 67
  1. tensa2341
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    This is my first Darksiders game to get really into since the first one wasn't really into my liking. I don't know why but I couldn't take theThis is my first Darksiders game to get really into since the first one wasn't really into my liking. I don't know why but I couldn't take the odd choices of having numbers of health or other things. I don't know, maybe I wasn't old enough to understand the game. I finally giving this a try and playing this one instead since Death is such a cool character.

    Graphics- The game looks really good for being only a few years old. It has this surrealism with cell shaded comic graphics. I love the style of the way the world portrays with a solid 1080p and 30 frames which is actually odd because this game seems like it can run at least 60 but it still works fine enough. Though I did crash once, a few screen tearing, and a few minor freezes.

    Gameplay - The gameplay varies from combat, platforming, and puzzling which is all done very well. The game works and mostly responsive if you take your time on the controls rather than rapidly pressing the buttons like in DMC4 Special Edition. Simple yet works.

    Story - Its pretty fun and pretty engaging to understand the world in "your" point of view but you can't tell if you are just a errand boy. Yes you are the "good" guy in the game and wanting to ressurect humanity to clear Wars ( The main Progo in the first Darksiders game ) name for bringing in the apocalypse but you just go here, grab this, take it here, find this, etc. But that's a minor thing as the voice aciting is done perfectly as Death sounds freaking fantastic and the world of its own lore is refreshing as it feels new in a biblical sense if you know what I mean.

    Enjoyment - I really enjoyed this game. It has a lot to offer with interesting characters, world, and setting. Also with it's fast fluid gameplay. The game can take about 20-30 hours to beat on a normal stance as this game is a bit challenging if you don't know how to RPG but overall. This remaster is a great for someone like me for playing it the first time. I recommend people who "haven't" played it to get it and its only 30 bucks. Cheap for a game like this and well worth it.    … Full Review »
  2. joe_0123
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Fantastic remake of an already brilliant game. Hopefully will see more from this franchise! Combat feels solid, the environment is beautifulFantastic remake of an already brilliant game. Hopefully will see more from this franchise! Combat feels solid, the environment is beautiful and this brilliant title is launched into the newest generation in great 1080p.… Full Review »
  3. leopoldo
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is another great game remastered. The story is fantastic, with a great background mythology. The gameplayDarksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is another great game remastered. The story is fantastic, with a great background mythology. The gameplay with Death is very good, one of the best games of this style; Another good thing is the soundtrack. Visually the game has improved and does not have many bugs. In this edition, all pre-order DLCs are there, but otherwise has nothing special. Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is a great remastered game that will please many players. 9/10… Full Review »
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