Action

Darksiders

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2010

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 5, 2010

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Apocalyptic power of War: Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way. Epic quest: Battle across the wastelands and demon-infested dungeons of the decimated Earth in your quest for vengeance and redemption. Character progression: Uncover powerful ancient relics, upgrade your weapons, unlock new abilities, and customize your gameplay style. Battle Heaven and Hell: Battle against all who stand in your way—from war-weary angelic forces to Hell's hideous demon hordes.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Comic-book-inspired visuals and distinctive character designs.
Weighty melee combat includes varied weapons and responsive controls.
Dungeon progression combines Zelda-style puzzles with action combat.
New abilities open routes and expand combat options.
Large, visually distinctive bosses require varied encounter strategies.

Cons

Draws heavily from Zelda, God of War, and others.
Conventional plot with melodramatic dialogue and underdeveloped characters.
Platforming and traversal are less polished than combat.
Some sections are lengthy, repetitive, and require backtracking.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Action

Darksiders

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2010

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 5, 2010

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 5 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 3Xbox OneXbox 360Nintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Comic-book-inspired visuals and distinctive character designs.
Weighty melee combat includes varied weapons and responsive controls.
Dungeon progression combines Zelda-style puzzles with action combat.
New abilities open routes and expand combat options.
Large, visually distinctive bosses require varied encounter strategies.

Cons

Draws heavily from Zelda, God of War, and others.
Conventional plot with melodramatic dialogue and underdeveloped characters.
Platforming and traversal are less polished than combat.
Some sections are lengthy, repetitive, and require backtracking.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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