Darksiders II

Platforms

• PC

  Aug 14, 2012

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  8.3

  playscore

  8.3

  16 Critics

  8.8

  8.33K Players
• PlayStation 3

  Aug 14, 2012

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  8.3

  playscore

  8.5

  11 Critics

  8.3

  2.97K Players
• Xbox 360

  Aug 14, 2012

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  8.3

  playscore

  8.2

  31 Critics

  8.5

  35.1K Players
• Nintendo Wii U

  Nov 18, 2012

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  8.2

  playscore

  8.2

  11 Critics

  8.8

  6.20K Players

44 critic reviews · 22 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  NintendoLife

  8.0

  Darksiders II is very, very good. In paying homage to the Zelda series — while adding its own unique flavour — the team at Vigil has crafted a game that will appeal to those looking for a grittier take on the action-RPG dungeon crawler, while helping Nintendo fans scratch that Hyrulian itch for the time being. It wouldn't be fair to label Darksiders II as just a Zelda substitute, though — it’s a stellar game in its own right that is absolutely worth playing.

  Reviewed on Wii U

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  COGconnected

  9.0

  If you picked up a shiny new Wii U and have not played Darksiders II on any other console you really can’t go wrong picking this up as it makes for a solid launch title. From its production values to the size and scope of the adventure you embark on, the game will really engross you. That being said, if you have previously played the game on a different console then I really can’t recommend it as nothing has changed and the GamePad features don’t add anything mind blowing to the overall experience.

  Reviewed on X360, Wii U

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  Game Revolution

  7.0

  This makes Darksiders II's bugs gamebusters. The bugs are so prevalent, the freezes such a problem, that I would only recommend the game to those willing to risk the wear and tear on their brand new hardware by having to unplug it regularly; this cannot be good for the Wii U's processors and hard drive. It's a nasty enough problem that it really makes it impossible to recommend the game, which is too bad, since so much of it is amazingly well-implemented.

  Reviewed on Wii U

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  Games Radar+

  9.0

  Darksiders II on the Wii U port is an excellent way to experience Death's adventure. There haven't been any significant changes from the Xbox and PS3 versions. The combat is still thrilling, the dungeons are lengthy and challenging, and the loot hoarding is addictive. Even if the Wii U specific features don't particularly add to the overall experience, if you haven't played Darksiders II yet, you can't go wrong with picking up a copy for Nintendo's newest console.

  Reviewed on X360, Wii U

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  GameSpot

  8.0

  The Wii U version's execution problems are a disappointment considering the overall quality of Death's dark adventure. Yet the frame rate jitters and loading hitches don't greatly detract from the bloody appeal of Darksiders II's combat, nor the gradually evolving complexity of its enjoyable dungeons. Death may have plenty of contempt for the denizens of this burning world, but the game he appears in tempts you ever onward with its promise of new abilities to exploit and new paths to explore.

  Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360, Wii U

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  Hardcore Gamer

  9.0

  Those who already own the game have no reason to buy it again, as the Wii U version is largely the same as the prior console versions. While they don’t hinder the experience, the touch and motion controls are largely disposable and the graphics prove nearly indistinguishable from PS3 and Xbox 360. Still, it remains the same great game as before, so those who have yet to venture out into the great unknown as Death are guaranteed a great launch title with the Wii U version of Darksiders II.

  Reviewed on Wii U

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  IGN

  7.5

  Despite its problems, I was compelled onward in my quest with Death because Darksiders II is simply a fun game. The RPG elements and to-the-point action all make for some solid gaming, glitches and all. It’s a shame so many glaring issues hold such an ambitious endeavor back from the greatness its developers were clearly aiming for. Still, if you love action adventure games, it’s certainly worth checking out - but don’t expect it to rival the masterpieces it will inevitably call to mind.

  Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360, Wii U

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  PC Gamer

  7.7

  Should a patch or two put these teething troubles behind it, then Darksiders II will provide a pleasant amble. Its platforming and puzzling may be undemanding, but in balance to its respectably rich combat challenge, they make for as relaxing a journey as you might expect in the company of Death.

  Reviewed on PC

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  Edge

  6.0

  It’s odd, because at other times there’s a thoughtful attitude in Darksiders II. ....

  Reviewed on X360
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  Push Square

  8.0

  A short second half and some technical issues let it down, but Darksiders II is still a fantastic, ambitious action-adventure that does plenty right. The combat is satisfying, the upgrade systems are full of possibility, and at its high points it not only hits the right notes but slices them clean through. If you're after a large scale fantasy adventure that makes you think as well as fight, Darksiders II is where it's at this year.

  Reviewed on PS3

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