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Darksiders II
Released On: Aug 14, 2012
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8.2
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 63 Critic Reviews
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89% Positive
56 Reviews
56 Reviews
11% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 63 Critic Reviews
83
89% Positive
56 Reviews
56 Reviews
11% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
It challenges you, it gives you room to breathe, but also a purpose
and of course it´s fun for every minute of it, which is all that
counts in the end. You don´t have to invent everything again to get
that. Not, if you have mastered the craft like Vigil Games obviously
has.
People who liked the first episode will be pleased to discover new game features, but also a new hero: DEATH. As regards the fans of RPG-based games, they'll find in Darksiders 2 an interesting Action-RPG title with great gameplay and a unique background despite some minor graphic imperfections.
Darksiders II is a great adventure. It takes everything that was great in the original and made it better.
The first Darksiders rightly garnered itself a cult following, but it's barely fit to hold a candle to Darksiders II. Bigger, bolder, more creative, more interesting, deeper, smarter, better... Hurl all the positive adjectives and adverbs you want at this action-adventure sequel and they'll stick good and tight. [Oct 2012, p.73]
Don't let the scattered execution snafus be of great concern: Darksiders II is remarkably well put together, particularly in light of its impressive scope. Bigger doesn't mean better, of course, but this isn't a "more of the same, just bigger" kind of sequel.
Darksiders 2 doesn't quite manage to reach the heights of its predecessor, but it does deliver a solid action-adventure with more than enough style, depth and complexity to maintain engagement throughout. Its greatest weakness lies in its inability to advance the series story, leaving you once again longing for the true sequel as hinted by the first's conclusion with the coming of the four horsemen.
Though this might seem like a gripe, Darksiders II is not a bad game. Its mechanics are tightly crafted and there are plenty of exciting battles and twisted puzzles to work through. But don't be surprised if everything feels very familiar, and don't feel ashamed if you're inclined to simply turn it off. After all, you've probably played this game a hundred times before.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 604 User Ratings
8.2
78% Positive
471 Ratings
471 Ratings
14% Mixed
84 Ratings
84 Ratings
8% Negative
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 604 User Ratings
8.2
78% Positive
471 Ratings
471 Ratings
14% Mixed
84 Ratings
84 Ratings
8% Negative
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
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Summary Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks on a journey to redeem his brother's name. Become the terrifying force which everyone fears but nothing can escape.
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
- PC
- Wii U
Initial Release Date: Aug 14, 2012
Developer:
- Vigil Games
Publisher: THQ
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