Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

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  • Summary: Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War the first Horseman of the Apocalypse stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hostsDeceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War the first Horseman of the Apocalypse stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Digital Chumps
    Apr 8, 2019
    90
    I have not replayed through the Warmastered Edition on Switch as I write this, but I have played it some — enough that I feel ready to report that the game is still great but that this release is quite simply a direct port to the Switch with no new features or changes that I can discern.
  2. Hobby Consolas
    Apr 1, 2019
    84
    Darksiders is still a beautiful game that follows the classic Zelda formula with an apocalyptic setting and comic style characters. It is the same game released for Wii U, with no additions.
  3. God is a Geek
    Apr 1, 2019
    80
    While not the definitive version, Darksiders: Warmastered Edition is no slouch on the Nintendo Switch. Whether played in graphics or performance mode, docked or handheld, it’s still an outstanding version of an already outstanding game.
  4. Areajugones
    Apr 2, 2019
    80
    Darksiders Warmastered Edition is a great game with elements of exploration and puzzles. His artistic design is based on Christian mythology and is really amazing, with good characters and a complete story. Some elements look old but it’s still a very funny hack and slash. It does not have many new features for veteran players, but if you are new to the franchise it is the best way to enter it.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Apr 1, 2019
    73
    The roar of the Apocalypse has remained the same as always: fascinating, epic and roaring.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Apr 1, 2019
    70
    Darksiders: Warmastered Edition is a faithful port of the original that brings every slash of Chaoseaster and every bloody execution to Nintendo Switch in all its glory. While still the inferior entry in the Darksiders trilogy, this first outing is still a robust action-platformer full of satisfying melee combos, open-ended levels and a suitably over-the-top story. Easily one of the most underrated franchises to appear in the previous generation, Darksiders is a solid port that finally unleashes the Apocalypse in handheld form.
  7. Cubed3
    May 8, 2019
    60
    Anyone who wants a quality Zelda-style action adventure game on their Switch is going to be better off with Okami HD. Darksiders: Warmastered Edition is a polished and shiny bronze medal. Fighting monsters is as standard can be, and what keeps things stimulating is the variety of the environment, puzzle solving, spectacle, and the exploration to be had. It is satisfying to stumble on a hidden chest and find some upgrade that War could use as it is in most adventures. Often entertaining but not exactly emotionally engaging, Darksiders takes itself too seriously.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. RedRice
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    A first-time player here. I missed this one back in 2010 and I was hyped to get it on the Switch. As advised in one of the reviews I switchedA first-time player here. I missed this one back in 2010 and I was hyped to get it on the Switch. As advised in one of the reviews I switched to high-performance (handheld mode) and I immediately experienced an improvement in gameplay and experience. I think it's a pretty great port at a great price point. I would have paid full price for this, honestly.… Expand
  2. Pakon
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This game is the perfect combination of hack and slash with puzzle, action-adventure and exploration gameplay. Fans of God of War, Devil MayThis game is the perfect combination of hack and slash with puzzle, action-adventure and exploration gameplay. Fans of God of War, Devil May Cry, Bayonetta and Legend of Zelda will feel right at home with this game. The inspiration from the above games is obvious, but Darksiders does not copy them i a bad way; the game is its own great and unique experience. THQ Nordic did a fantastic job by porting the first game of one of their best franchises onto Switch. For those who missed the original or any of the Warmastered Edition versions, now is the time to jump in one of the greatest action-adventure games....on the go.… Expand
  4. Arigoki
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game. And just to be clear I DO KNOW this game in original form is rather old now. But having Switch we do have toAbsolutely brilliant game. And just to be clear I DO KNOW this game in original form is rather old now. But having Switch we do have to remember about it's downsides from which low performance (in compare to XO and PS4) is the biggest one. The game itself is one of best of ports on Switch I played so far, well... excluding Skyrim, hard to beat that one even though it's buggggged in so many ways on every platform I played it. And back to Darksiders - great graphics with no bugs, 60FPS with still great graphics, smooth performance, PRICE, ridiculously short loadings (in compare to Civilization 6 for example which in switch version I absolutely hate). I do recommend Darksiders on Switch to everyone. I really do. And the price of $30 is really great, even for a port (in compare look price for D3, Skyrim or C6).… Expand
  5. Nevermber
    Nov 26, 2019
    8
    A great port, a lot of references to other universes, for example, the entire game is controlled by Arthas from Warcraft. And there are a lotA great port, a lot of references to other universes, for example, the entire game is controlled by Arthas from Warcraft. And there are a lot of such finds in the game - fun, dynamic, no drawdowns with arbitrariness and graphics, and what else does the game need?… Expand
  6. hassanchop79
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    A good game with a nice story. The combat system is quite good and the level design is pretty impressive. The game can get a little repetitiveA good game with a nice story. The combat system is quite good and the level design is pretty impressive. The game can get a little repetitive and a little boring but still a good game overall.
    The puzzles are very good and well designed.
    The frame rate has some drops here and there but nothing serious. This is a good action game to play on the go.    … Expand
  7. bitterologist
    Mar 4, 2022
    7
    It's a decent game and a brilliant remaster of it remaster. It's not very original, but it's a nice blend of Devil May Cry, God of War and aIt's a decent game and a brilliant remaster of it remaster. It's not very original, but it's a nice blend of Devil May Cry, God of War and a bit of Zelda and Metroidvania thrown in for good measure. The controls are somewhat clunky, but serviceable. Combat, while not very deep or precise, is fairly entertaining. And then you get to the spider level, and the whole thing goes belly-up: the environments get exponentially harder to navigate; there are suddenly small enemies that swarm you in ways that have not been the case earlier in the game; and the final boss is frustrating in ways unrivalled by previous bosses. After dying about a bazillion times, I finally gave up on the thing.… Expand
  8. f1o_o1f
    Apr 11, 2020
    4
    Worst game I ever played period

    Input lag of at least 1/4 of a second and inputs often just dont register Cannot skip any of the very    Worst game I ever played period

    Input lag of at least 1/4 of a second and inputs often just dont register
    Cannot skip any of the very bland and cliche cut scenes
    Ugly menu, looks like some jpgs just put on an ugly background

    And yes I know it's old but can they not just put a little amount of work in this port to cover some stupid inconveniences?
    Only good thing are the puzzles. Just play a Zelda game if you want that and infinitely more fun    … Expand

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