Games

Darksiders

Vigil Games

2010•Hack and slash•PEGI 18•About 25 hours

Taste attributes: actionadventurefantasymonster/alien/supernaturalvehiclesfastunsavouryimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questempowerment/personal growthfighting evilinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seems

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Boxlist takeOtherworldly and wide-ranging: a glossy hack-and-slash game, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

IGDB rating

80 / 100

470 ratings

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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.

Summary: IGDB

Story

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 ensuing slaughter, demonic forces defeated the Heavenly Hosts and laid claim to the Earth. Brought before the sacred Charred Council, War is indicted for his crimes and stripped of his powers. Dishonored and facing his own demise, War is given the opportunity to find redemption by returning to Earth to search for the truth—and to punish those responsible. Hunted by vengeful...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionAdventureFantasyMonster/alien/supernaturalVehiclesAll consuming questEmpowerment/personal growthFighting evilInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceSocial commentarySolving the riddle/not as it seems

Keywords

HelicopterPost-apocalypticBloodyAction-adventureWarApocalypseEasyEa app

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Details

Developer: Vigil Games
Publisher: THQ
Released: 5 January 2010
Series: Darksiders
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Time to beat: 25h normally, 32h complete
Age rating: PEGI 18
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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