Darksiders

Platforms

• PC

  Sep 23, 2010

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  NA

  playscore

  NA

  0 Critics

  8.7

  9.14K Players
• PlayStation 3

  Jan 5, 2010

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  8.3

  playscore

  8.3

  11 Critics

  8.7

  10.1K Players
• Xbox 360

  Jan 5, 2010

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  8.3

  playscore

  8.3

  11 Critics

  8.9

  43.8K Players

24 critic reviews · 23 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Games Radar+

  8.0

  So yes, if originality is of paramount importance to you, this probably isn’t your game. But more important than where those diverse elements came from is how well they mesh together, and in Darksiders, they mesh together pretty well… most of the time.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360

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  GameSpot

  8.0

  That overload manifests itself in Darksiders' convoluted controls, but the game introduces new mechanics so evenly that they won't often interfere with your demon-dicing satisfaction. The platform deserved more tender loving care in the way of graphics options (and a little additional content in the way of Devil May Cry 4 and Jade Empire wouldn't have hurt). Nevertheless, a great game is a great game, and Darksiders is a fun, flashy, and altogether entertaining look at the final clash between the pearly gates' platoons and the legions of the damned.

  Reviewed on PC

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  Destructoid

  9.0

  Darksiders is one of the best action-adventure games of the current generation. Everything in it, you've played before, but never has such a collection of game mechanics been stitched together so well, not to mention feel like part of a coherent game world. Everything that is in Darksiders feels like it belongs there, and makes sense. Altogether, fans of action games owe it to themselves to check out this memorable, lovingly crafted, and simply fun title.

  Reviewed on X360

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  Giant Bomb

  8.0

  While you can explain a lot of things about Darksiders by listing off other games that are directly referenced during the adventure, the game doesn't feel like some simple clone. If you like Nintendo's Zelda games and want to see an altered, darker take on its concepts, portions of Darksiders will absolutely blow you away.

  Reviewed on X360

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  RPG Site

  8.0

  Darksiders doesn't do anything new or groundbreaking, but it does a fantastic job of putting together some of the best elements from other games to make something that isn't entirely original but is still incredibly fun to play anyway. War's adventure is polished, and even though it doesn't achieve everything it set out to do entirely, it's definitely a fantastic, fun game with good looking graphics and silky smooth animation - and it's a great synergy of the values of the RPG and Action genres.

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  Game Trailers

  8.4

  Darksiders has a lot of staples in its stable. And, yes there's even a horse. And a flying section. And even some gun segments. They're all fun, but nothing to blog home about. It's able to emulate its idols very well, so whatever War is doing, it's bound to be enjoyable. But anyone who's attracted to this sort of game, or action games in general, is going to feel more familiar than floored.

  Reviewed on X360
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  GameSpot

  8.0

  Darksiders unapologetically borrows gameplay ideas and mechanics from all over the spectrum and is constantly cramming new ones in all the way up to the very end. While it's not innovative by any stretch of the imagination, neither is it entirely derivative, as these myriad features not only gel together surprisingly well, but when put together even feel fresh again. Though it's hobbled by a disappointing story and excessively complex controls (as well as some technical issues on the Xbox 360), Darksiders is a fun and entertaining adventure with a host of fair but challenging puzzles, a lengthy single-player campaign, and an engaging combat system.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360

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  Cheatcc

  8.2

  If you're looking for a good action/adventure title to fill the void left by the relative dearth of games released in this genre, then Darksiders fits the bill nicely. It's an extremely technically proficient game, and it accomplishes everything that it sets out to do with flying colors. However, Darksiders only crime may be that they set their sights too low. This game hits the bullseye in the center of the target, but I couldn't help but wish that the target was a little higher towards the heavens.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360

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  Game Informer

  8.5

  Even without a clear narrative purpose, Darksiders never wavers from being an enjoyable adventure. I had a blast playing it, and strangely enough, the obvious nods to other games added to the fun. Despite a lame last boss fight, the setup planted for the sequel has me counting the days until it arrives.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360
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  VGChartz

  8.0

  Darksiders is a really cool idea for a game that just didn’t quite make it up to the lofty heights of its would-be mentors. The story was a bit too simplistic, there was a disappointing disconnect between combat and puzzles for most of the dungeons, and the combat is missing some depth. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the combination of two fantastic types of gameplay, as well as the unique visual style. If you are looking for a game that can tide you over while you wait for either of the two games I have mentioned again and again in this review, then I suggest you give Darksiders a look.

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