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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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