Amazing game! The best game to come out this year so far. The storyline is engaging, the atmosphere is wounderful, the voiceacting flawless and the graphics stunning. Starbreeze has done it again, The Darkness is a masterpice, so get ready to embrace the darkness!

Once you have seen the opening sequence you may as well trade the game if you bought it or return it if you rented it. There is nothing compelling beyond this point. The game is plain boring and Jackie shoots the way he walks, slowly and awkwardly. The Darkness tries to do too much and does nothing right. Bargain bin at best.

I agree with Jason H. I played this and the whole time I'm thinking will it get good. Walking around empty streets.....shooting out lights. Plus each major person you kill is void of excitement. I'm selling mine to buy Lair. No replay value-Demons you summon are usually blind and the enemy seem to carry machine guns that they pull out only to shoot your demons.........Plus Jackie never seems surprised at his powers or even mentions them until late in the game!!! HE HAS TENTACLES!!!! I'm still trying to firgure out how it got such high ratings.......Read Jason H for the best review of this game and also rent it don't buy.… Expand

This game has its moments but can be rather frustrating. I think I just dont like checkpoints. It is yet another game with absolutely no antialiasing, almost every surface with jagged edges. If it weren't for this lack of AA it would look very nice. Is a little antialiasing too much to ask (this is supposed to be next-gen don't forget)? The controls are clunky. It was expensive too, so I would expect better for the price.… Expand

Ang F. it sounds to me like you just suck at gaming...The controls, while slightly clunky weren't "That" awful. Granted i did play this before CoD4 came out, and when i tried to go back to the darkness for a 2nd play through the controls seemed too slow-paced. But still. the game has an interesting story, a very sad and lonely feeling about the city, which is very fitting imo. The game has personality and isn't bad.… Expand

I don’t know the sales figures, but I hope it sold enough to warrant a sequel. Lots of well executed, innovative features that’s only possible in ‘The Darkness’ lore. From the tendrils snapping at eachother over hearts, to spawning minions (Darklings) to direct, all whilst under the influence of a force that laid dormant in Jackie (protagonist), aptly called the ‘Darkness’, whose excellent dialog drips through your mind allowing you to summon mini-vortexes, slither for stealth kills, or impale foes. All of this, wrapped up in a fantastic engine that quelled the graphics whore in me with compelling level designs that allowed for memorable set-pieces from the opening chase to a blood-drunk rampage at the end that lasted me for a satisfying 10 hours (not including side-quests). They just need to address a few grieves. The absence of an iron sight ruined long-range firefights, which is a shame since the game had a plethora of gun animations with appropriately revolting executions and an impromptu cover system that let you fire over barriers. New York’s “busted down” streets felt like my county at 2:00 am, the only cars out are those hunting you and the pedestrians’ congregation in the subway stations made me question if a quarantine was in effect, especially with their "zombie" animation cycles.… Expand

Online pretty laggy...maybe it's just because it is on PS3 though.

If you like fps games(which i don't) you won't like this. It is really more of a 3rd person shooter from the 1st person view if that makes any sense. instead of running in and shooting everything you have to think a little first about what you are going to do. really an 8 overall, but i give a 9 for the demon that says 'i like penguins'.

This game is really atmospheric and dark, it make for a nice first person shooter experience. The textures could use a bit of an upgrade and I don't think it plays in 1080p but the gameplay is fun. Also there is very little lag due to dedicated servers which the 360 doesn't have, contrary to a previous review.

Well contrary to other peoples views, i really enjoyed this game alot. I guess its the fact im a bit of a fan also. The storyline is great and its good to see old jackie in a game busting a few ppl off some. Im not sure why so many people dont like it but each to their own. There are elements of comic humour and yeah the graphics are a little outdated but as mentioned it may not be for everyone---so rent it b4 you buy it and c what u think. A dark atmosphere, and a comic book come to life...im a fan. :)… Expand

Great graphics and gameplay...a little slow at some points but a worth addition to my limited PS3 library.

From the opening sequence to the action to the gripping storyline, The Darkness is a heart pounding thrillride that grabs you from beginning to end. Embrace the darkness with it's twisted humor, lifelike characters, gore, adventure and truly next gen graphics. A smash hit that could easily be a blockbuster movie.

Stellar game. The joy of pulling of execution moves, eating enemies hearts, and hurling their dead bodies 70ft into the night's sky is unmatched by anything I've played. Trying to juggle dead enemies with the demon claw kept me busy for hours! Unfortunately, I've been experiencing lag on both my PS3 version and my mate's 360 version during on-line play.

Online play is bad. Too many cut scenes take away from the game play. However, it is an enjoyable game with flaws.

One of the best games in PS3 right now.It has extra content against it's XO counterpart and plays and looks tid bit better.Story is awesome and this first game that gives u the sense of being dominating over opponents,but don't worry this game isin't easy.One of the best I have played.There is also patch coming that will fix multiplayer issues and i think everryone should get this.Don't listen to those whiners,they own Xbox and just bitching because of that.… Expand

The similarity of the three previous user reviews (Gabriel, Davis, Jeff, all rating this a 10) leads me to wonder if perhaps these gentlemen are under the employ of Starbreeze. Gabriel: "Starbreeze studios has done it again" Davis: "Starbreeze has done it again, The Darkness is a masterpice, so get ready to embrace the darkness!" Jeff: "Embrace the darkness" Either that or they're not very original...… Expand

Ok, how can anyone rate this game good in any aspect. First and foremost, the controls are so bad. You cant even get a far away head shot and the worst part about the game was those annoying snakes you have to unlesh. Try to go up a pole with those snakes and then down, its almost impossible to control. I was trying so hard to like the game, I wanted to love it but I had to return the game the same day, it was one if not the worst game I have played for the ps3 yet. You have critics rating this game over 7 out of 10, WTF? How much were they paid to review this game or did they play a different game then I did. I would of rather played pong for atari.… Expand

An extraordinary storytelling masterpiece. Starbreeze studios has done it again, With references to Riddick (i.e. Ciggarette packs resembling the collectibles) this game deserves way more than an 85. P.S., IGN, this game's AI is remarkable and very challlenging, and the gameplay is magnificent.) The only real problem with this game is that it is so good, that it feels shorter than it really is. the open world city is a plus for me, exploring wherever you want is fun. one time someone tried to rob me (Jackie) and i laughed my ass off as i killed him with an execution, which never really do get old.… Expand

a fairly decent effort in making a 'different' FPS. The darkness powers are great fun, making up for the relativley boring peashooters this game displays. Another downfall for this game is ridiculously stupid AI. New York looks dirty and gritty as well it should and holds its own next to any other current gen game. This is not for everybody though as the slow pace and need to travel to differing locals may put some people off, as may the in-you0face language and over the top comic book violence. For me though, it one of the reasons to rate up, not down.… Expand

Great Game with one of my favorite moments in Videogame History. Gameplay and Graphics arent perfect but pendling between good/average and awesome! But the Story, is the reason for this game, to make it a must have (and the grad mike patton syncrho).