Darksiders III

 Xbox One
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. GameSpew
    Dec 6, 2018
    90
    Sure, it’s not as polished as the likes of God of War, but I don’t care. When Darksiders III works well, it’s just as entertaining. I love its character and enemy designs; its world draws you in and surprises you with the way all of its environments are linked together; and it really does have some epic boss fights. Throw in some light puzzling and an engaging story, and you have a no-frills adventure game that somehow feels fresh.
  2. Generación Xbox
    Nov 26, 2018
    89
    Gunfire Games have succeed in preserving the personality of the two last games, but also in making a great game of Darksiders III on its own terms.
  3. TrueAchievements
    Dec 10, 2018
    80
    It excels in many ways from fast and challenging combat to well-designed boss fights and good level design. The only problem is that it feels like the "lite" version of all of its inspirations, offering a taste of a masterpiece instead of a new take on those archetypes. You'll get Dark Souls without the measured combat, Bayonetta without the intricate weaving of combos, Castlevania with far fewer utility abilities to learn, and Zelda with puzzles that are far too easy for most. Still, what's taken from each of those games is mostly good, which makes Darksiders III a successful comeback story.
  5. Xbox Achievements
    Nov 28, 2018
    78
    Darksiders III’s shift to a more Dark-Soulsy experience seems to fit perfectly within the Darksiders universe. The third outing in the franchise is a solid effort by Gunfire Games – one of my favourite gaming experiences of the year, in fact – let down only by some shaky traversal mechanics, a dodgy compass and some downright unpleasant frame-rate issues.
  6. XboxAddict
    Dec 21, 2018
    75
    Darksiders, when it was released, became the definitive example of a sleeper hit, and like the Phoenix that arises from the ashes, Darksiders III has been resurrected in a fashion that lays the ground work for a tremendous conclusion to the series should we get Darksiders IV and the final chapter of the horsemen and the apocalypse. If you're a fan of hack and slash adventure games with an incredible story, then this should be on your list of must have games to purchase.
  7. Jeuxvideo.com
    Nov 26, 2018
    75
    More than a tribute to the first two games, Darksiders III creates its own identity. More demanding, but also more rewarding, it improves the formula in almost every compartments. Sadly, it lacks the epic breath of its predecessors.

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 165 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 165
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 165
  3. Negative: 30 out of 165
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Nov 28, 2018
    7
    I love the presentation side of the game because both the visuals and sound design make the fantastic world come alive in all areas. TheI love the presentation side of the game because both the visuals and sound design make the fantastic world come alive in all areas. The combat has a decent amount of depth present in it which makes defeating any enemy a fun and rewarding experience for the most part. Exploring the decent sized world always feels rewarding and coming across the different and creative puzzles makes you see that a lot of thought and effort has been placed into the world. Once again the story shines bright just like it did in the previous games and without a doubt it kept me hooked throughout my time with the game. Unfortunately the game suffers with quite a few technical issues which definitely hold the game back in some areas. I like a challenge for me the game is too difficult which in turn did cause me to become frustrated quite a bit. Even though the game offers you plenty of upgrades these upgrades don’t seem to help in any way when it comes to the games difficulty curve. The Darksiders is a franchise that never fails to capture the imagination and to say that it’s a series that I thoroughly enjoy would be a massive understatement. As you can imagine then I was eagerly anticipating the arrival of Darksiders III and thankfully for the most part it delivers in quite a big way, but unfortunately it does suffer with some issues which do stop it from being as good as the previous games in the series. I will say though that most of these issues can be sorted out with a few patches but until then some of the technical issues will annoy you quite a bit. I did in the end forget about these issues though and this was mainly down to the fantastic story and combat. The combat has a great deal of depth to it this time around and defeating the various enemies always felt rewarding. Exploration is also rewarding as well and this is a good thing because it eases the frustration that’s built due to the game’s difficulty curve, which might I add is extremely high. At the end of the day then fans of the Darksiders franchise will no doubt find things present in Darksiders III that satisfies them, but you will also find things that annoy and frustrate you as well. I'm sure patches will come in the future to address the current issues present in the game. That being said the game does get more things right than it gets wrong and that’s enough to get a recommendation from me.… Full Review »
  2. Xerogamer
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Darksiders III exceeds my expectations. Despite a few bugs here and there (which is expected). Darksiders III offers an extremely unique andDarksiders III exceeds my expectations. Despite a few bugs here and there (which is expected). Darksiders III offers an extremely unique and clever level design where the worlds seems to loop in on itself. The combat is more satisfying due to the increased difficulty. The world is beautifully unique. the protagonists needs some time to get used to but you will find out that she is very different from War and Death that provides a fresh look at the franchise. If you played the previous games and enjoyed them, you will surely enjoy this one too,… Full Review »
  3. Sarohkaith
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    Darksiders 3 EXCELS in every aspect, combat feels great (even though it can be unforgiven if you dodge a second too early) level design isDarksiders 3 EXCELS in every aspect, combat feels great (even though it can be unforgiven if you dodge a second too early) level design is absolutely stunning and amazing,with a lot of shortcuts and connections that will let you with a ''How did I arrive here from there'' expression, like the one Dark Souls 1 delivered with level design.(which i have to add, Darksiders 3 takes a lot of inspiration from) Yes, the game has changed, but not for bad, it has evolved, for better. The only issue i've found with the game is not its fault, my xbox one S lacks the power to run this game without framedrops. But its worth it. The settings, the landscapes, the glorious music, the combat, the exploration. It might not be as big as darksiders 2, but is it awesome on its own and perfect way? yes. A total must play.… Full Review »
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