Abstract: Xbox 360When a person thinks of a typical role-playing game, a few images may pop into their noggins. There's the epic battles with monsters that look like they could shred you to pieces in a matter of seconds, the heart pumping orchestrated pieces, th...
Fluid, colorful action that evolves over time, Clever, progressively more challenging environmental puzzles, Allure of new, cool loot pushes you onward, Expansive adventure, with lots of dungeons to explore, Great audiovisual presentation sets the right a
Performance issues and execution foibles, Disappointing bosses, especially the final boss
Darksiders II merges action, exploration, and loot-driven progression into an excellent and sizable adventure.
Abstract: Vigil Games has extreme confidence in Darksiders II. If the marketing push hasn't hinted enough, the studio is rather proud of this sequel. Death's adventure has been gestating for over three years, and after a lengthy delay, Mr G Reaper arrives in imp...
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Published: 2012-08-14, Author: Adam , review by: gotgame.com
Abstract: After being a surprise hit a few years ago, Darksiders 2 looks to continue the story of the Four Horsemen, this time following Death.However, what may be more important for THQ is that Darksiders 2 could make or break the company. Death really couldn't be...
Abstract: There is little in the gaming industry that is quite as galling as a game designed by a boardroom. These products of the bottom line come in many forms, from the yearly releases of sports titles and popular first-person shooter franchises (which shall ...
Abstract: Darksiders 2 ReviewIf the opening hours of Darksiders II confuse you, well, I honestly don't blame you. An ice palace? A big forest filled with monsters? Loot? There's a lot going on and it's all especially confusing because, when we left off, all the ...
Fluid, colorful action that evolves over time, Clever, progressively more challenging environmental puzzles, Allure of new, cool loot pushes you onward, Expansive adventure, with lots of dungeons to explore, Great audiovisual presentation sets the right apocalyptic tone.
Performance issues and execution foibles, Disappointing bosses, especially the final boss.
Kevin VanOrd takes you through Death's epic journey in Darksiders II....
Abstract: Every now and then, a game comes along that seems to have the right stuff -- it's got an unforgettable visual style, a quality studio, a respectable marketing budget, and the kind of gameplay that should go over damn well with a crowd. And every now ...
Abstract: Darksiders 2 represents a bit of a Hail Mary for publisher THQ, and possibly for “hardcore” games in general. In a world where “experts” keep telling us that triple-A titles are going to eventually either destroy the gaming industry or simply disappea...
In terms of gameplay, Vigil's decision to incorporate RPG into their hack ‘n' slash action series has proven successful. The customization is positively addicting, bringing to the table some much needed depth. The loot system, Arena mode, and New Game+ al...
