Summary:
The Darkness features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person non-linear gameplay. The game is a dynamic first person shooter that allows players to call upon the forces of the evil underworld as they fight in gritty, urban environments. Armed with an arsenal of guns, gamers battle an array of demonic creatures and supernatural powers. In the game, players assume the role of mafia hitman Jackie Estacado. On the night of his 21st birthday, Jackie is possessed by "The Darkness," an ancient demonic entity that gives Jackie spectacular powers. The story, written by Eisner Award winner Paul Jenkins, follows Jackie and his fight with the fictional Francetti mafia. As the story unfolds, the player will learn to utilize traditional weapons and the extraordinary powers of The Darkness. [2K Games]
| Rating: | M |
|---|---|
| Official Site: | http://www.2kgames.com/thedarkness/ |
| Developer: | Starbreeze |
| Genre(s): | First-Person Shooters |
| Number of Players: | 1 Player |
| ESRB Descriptors: | Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes |
| Sound: | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| License: | Comic |
| Online Modes: | Competitive, Team Oriented |
| Resolution: | 1080i, 1080p, 480p, 720p, Widescreen |
| Number of Online Players: | 8 Players Online |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Richard Steven Horvitz | Berserker Darkling (Voice) |
| Jens Anderson | Lead Designer |
| Paul Jenkins | Writer |
| Torbjorn Ahlen | Level Designer |
| Mikael Wahlberg | Level Designer |
| Anton Ragnarsson | Lead Game Programmer |
| Anders Olsson | Gameplay Designer |
| Jonas Nordstrom | Gameplay Designer |
| Theo Savidis | Gameplay Designer |
| Mike Patton | The Darkness (Voice) |
| Mike Patton | The Darkness (Voice) |
| Kirk Baltz | Anthony Estacado |
| James Mathers | Captai Edward (Voice) |
| Norma Michaels | Aunt Sarah (Voice) |
| Alex Mann | Jimmy The Grape (Voice) |
| Lars Johansson | Producer |
| Patrick Liu | Associate Producer |
| Fredrik Ljungdahl | Lead Gameplay Designer |
| Johan Oskarsson | Gameplay Designer |
| Tommy Tordsson | Gameplay Designer |
| Jerk Gustafsson | Lead Level Designer |
| Emil Gustavsson | Level Designer |
| Christian Grawert | Level Designer |
| Jimmy Eriksson | Level Designer |
| Olle Rosenquist | Game Programmer |
| Anders Backman | Game Programmer |
| Patrik Willb | Game Programmer |
| Roger Mattsson | Game Programmer |
| Jakob Ericsson | Game Programmer |
| Magus Hogdahl | Lead Engine Programmer |
| Tom Fritzon | Lead Modeler |
| Carl Sturk | Lead Texture Modeler |
| Henrik Hakansson | Lead Animator |
| Markus Soderqvist | Animator |
| Daniel Eriksson | Animator |
| Sigtor Kildal | Animator |
| Mikael Saker | Starbreeze Lead Writer |
| Mikael Saker | Writer |
| Mike Starr | Butcher Joyce (Voice) |
| Dwight Schultz | Uncle Paulie Franchetti (Voice) |
| Lauren Ambrose | Jenny Romano (Voice) |
| Fred Tatasciore | Kamikaze Datkling (Voice) |
| Jennifer Darling | Gunner Darkling (Voice) |
| Nolan North | Young Jackie (Voice) |
| Jan Anderson | Gameplay Designer |
| Dee Bradley Baker | Insane Darkling (Voice) |
| Kari Wahlgren | Young Jenny (Voice) |
| Jennifer Darling | Gunner Darkling (Voice) |
| Dwight Schultz | Uncle Paulie Franchetti (Voice) |
| Kari Wahlgren | Young Jenny (Voice) |
| Nolan North | Young Jackie (Voice) |
| Dee Bradley Baker | Insane Darkling (Voice) |
| Fred Tatasciore | Kamikaze Datkling (Voice) |
| Mike Starr | Butcher Joyce (Voice) |
| Lauren Ambrose | Jenny Romano (Voice) |
| Jan Anderson | Gameplay Designer |
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