Platforms
- PCDec 05, 20198.1playscore8.049 Critics8.56.91K Players
- PlayStation 4Feb 14, 20208.0playscore7.719 Critics8.73.50K Players
- Xbox OneFeb 14, 20207.6playscore7.611 Critics7.8605 Players
- Nintendo SwitchFeb 14, 20208.0playscore7.514 Critics9.0565 Players
89 critic reviews · 12 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- While by no means the pinnacle of the series, it’s a more than worthy successor to Vigil Games’ legacy and a very enjoyable action-adventure title that fans will get a kick out of. I can only hope that Airship Syndicate will one day be able to finally give us the conclusion to this epic saga of Heaven, Hell, and the Balance between them.
Peter Triezenberg · Nov 13, 2021 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Darksiders Genesis is a pretty decent hack-and-slash adventure that takes the series in an interesting new direction. While my experience with the game rarely left me jaw-dropped, I nonetheless had an entertaining time slashing away at demons and finally getting to play as the fourth and final horseman.
Ryan Janes · May 06, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The Darksiders universe has always been an intriguing one, filled with larger-than-life characters, a deep, if not slightly confusing storyline and a glorious aesthetic that seems to come straight off of a 70’s prog-metal album cover. Genesis may position itself as merely a side story; just a small alternative look at one part of this universe.
John Whitehouse · Feb 26, 2020 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Darksiders Genesis takes most of what you love about the Darksiders games and gives them a fresh spin. While I do wish that it had maintained the unified world of its mainline brethren, the adventure is thrilling from beginning to end. The Switch port itself certainly has some rough spots, but is overall still a solid way to experience Darksiders Genesis.
John Rairdin · Feb 21, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Regardless of if you’ve played every Darksiders game or this is your first one, Darksiders Genesis is worth playing. The characters and combat remain fun and exciting to play even after the credits roll. While some enemies can be annoying, combat never gets dull and new items you earn along the way always make encounters fresh. Amongst the other big titles launching this spring, Darksiders Genesis is one that shouldn’t be missed.
David Gill · Feb 18, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Darksiders Genesis is not Darksiders 4, but it’s still a worthwhile addition to the Darksiders saga. Isometric gameplay fits the Darksiders formula surprisingly well, and Strife is given a lot more character by having War by his side. Even War’s character was deepened through his buddy cop adventure with Strife, and it makes me excited for when the four horsemen’s paths all finally converge.
Chandler Wood · Feb 17, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Top quality action, over the top powers and spectacle and a fun core loop that provides challenge without too much frustration. Removing the series staple platforming wouldn’t have hurt, and at times solo play can be a little bit attritional, but overall you’d be hard pressed not to have a good time with Genesis.
Jamie Collyer · Feb 17, 2020 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Darksiders: Genesis is a neat concept with a frankly bizarre execution. While the isometric viewpoint is cool during certain scenarios – namely Strife’s twin-stick shooter gameplay – everything else doesn’t really fit, especially the awful platforming. It’s not a bad game, it’s just not a very good one.
Dan Webb · Feb 16, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Darksiders Genesis isn’t a bad game. It has a lot of potential to it and there are some things it does well. I especially liked the twists to its story. The problem is that it is pretty clear it didn’t get the same level of attention as its predecessors. Elements of its design makes it feel like corners were cut in an effort to get things done as efficiently as possible. This can mean some platforming segments are difficult to get past and a little perhaps the puzzles could have actually been challenging.
Jenni Lada · Feb 14, 2020 Reviewed on PC, PS4, XB1, SwitchRead full review - What may have been a solid experience a few years back feels too stale in 2020. Darksiders Genesis is completely competent in its own right, but it doesn't do enough to differentiate itself from previous iterations despite a change in perspective. Combat is a highlight and the Creature Core system provides some depth, however, they're about the only two features we can muster any enthusiasm for.
Liam Croft · Feb 13, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game, as well as introduces the horseman STRIFE.
Developer: Airship Syndicate