Darksiders Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked up 'Darksiders' on it's release date (yesterday) and while I have not yet completed it, I wanted to drop in a quick review so others would have something to consider before parting with your hard-earned cash.In case you know nothing about the game, the basic premise is that you play as War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.Seems War answered the call that the seventh seal had been broken but was then accused of starting the Apocalypse himself.The law of the Council was violated and in an effort to clear his name, War is permitted to return to figure out exactly what happened.You first start the game with quite a few powers but of course, you will lose them soon enough and have to start rebuilding as War works to clear his name and discover the truth.The plot isn't exactly stellar but it's unique enough to keep your interest and at least seems to have a point.

Now onto the appearance of the game:
The graphics take full advantage of the PS3 with bright colors and less of a washed out look that seems to be prevalent in many action games.The voice work is top notch and the same is true of the musical score and general sound effects. The characters look interesting and unique and you'll see everything from demons, zombies and angels.War himself looks nice and has very fluid movement.He looks heavy and sounds that way when he moves...which isn't to say that the movements are awkward or clumsy, just solid.He doesn't flit around like the Prince of Persia...I mean come on, he's War.

If you're expecting a 'God of War' type game there are similarities to be sure however the mechanics of 'Darksiders' are not quite as sophisticated.You could play as a button masher though there are combos to master which will improve your score and playing experience.The finishing moves found in the 'GOW' games (you know when the circle button appears and then you press the various button or joystick combos as they appear on the screen) are primarily reduced to a circle icon and once you press the button, War mostly just handles things by himself.I don't really feel this detracts from the game to be honest.

The game controls are easy to learn and intuitive.You collect souls which can be used as currency, wrath points or health.You level up and obtain more abilities that are tied to your weapon, combo moves, health, etc.War's weapon is one big a$$ sword to be sure and he handles it like a champ. As you progress on your journey, you will achieve more and more weapon abilities and skills which really add to the game playing experience overall.

The atmosphere of the game is first rate.The developers obviously dedicated a great deal of time and attention to the details and it really paid off.Cars, buildings, creatures, all of it, look realistic, (well as realistic as a freaky demon can look).The game gets increasingly better as it progresses...in fact, though you'll have a blast during the first 45 - 60 minutes of the game, it is probably the weakest portion at least in my experience so far.As you move through the game, the areas, enemies, your weapons and abilities get bigger and better.The story line keeps things moving and you want to see what comes next. There are quite a few puzzles as you move through the game, most are simple though a few can be frustrating.

Again, I have not yet finished this game but so far, I have to say I am quite pleased with it and feel it is definitely worth the purchase and is one of the better PS3 games I've played.I've yet to find any glitches or issues in the PS3 version.If you like action-adventure games with puzzle elements, you are probably going to like this one as well.

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Product Description:
Darksiders is a third-person, single player action/adventure game inspired by the characters, themes and mythology of the apocalypse and the battle of Armageddon described by the Book of Revelation. But this modern interpretation is not your run of the mill Sunday school stroll through the New Testament. In the game players take on the role of "War," one of the dread Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. But things are not as they were.

Devastating weapons arsenal.
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Upgradable abilities.
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Enemies from heaven & hell.
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Fight & explore atop your mount.
Viewlarger. Once the unstoppable and just wielder of divine retribution, War is now reduced in stature and cast out amongst the ruined lands of the Earth that he himself devastated. All that remains is the search for the truth behind his betrayal and the survival of its consequences.

The 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. Dishonored and stripped of his powers, War must return to Earth to search for the truth and punish those responsible. But there is no clear definition of good and evil in this tale. Hunted by a vengeful group of angels, War must take on the forces of Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts, and journey across the ravaged remains of the Earth on his quest for vindication. But the answers he seeks will reveal a deep conspiracy in which War will find, and have to resign himself to the reality that although once the hand of God, he is just a pawn in the eternal battle between heaven and hell.

Gameplay
A mix of exploration and fast-paced action gameplay, Darksidersis based on nonlinear play situations. That means that as War slowly regainshis previous powers of destruction and carnage in order to continue hissearch for the origins and reasons for his betrayal, players will be ableto backtrack to areas and scenarios that they may have left unexploredupon first discovery. Almost all areas of the game can be explored andsome of the things players will find as they do so are treasure chests,health chests, and bonus life points, etc. The ability to go back andexplore areas is important, especially as the game progresses and Warfinds himself up against enemies whose defeat require special skills and/orweaponry.

As for combat gameplay, Darksiders features a variety of weapons--including blades and firearms--that can be used in combo moves or in single strikes. Some of these can be charged up for quick, but devastating attacks on enemies and all can be arranged on your controller's D-pad for easy and preferred access. Additional gameplay elements include the ability/necessity to fight from the back of your mount, Ruin, and the collection of the souls in the form of glowing orbs that fall to the ground as enemies are dispatched. The latter can be used to level up War with new items and abilities.

Varied Characters and Environments
Although players take on the imposing role or War, Darksiders alsocontains a wide variety of equally intriguing and sometimes frighteningcharacters. These include: an assortment of vengeful angels; demons, suchas "the Jailer" whose body is made up of the remains of countless cadavers;a bestiary of wicked and vile creatures created to bolster the armiesof hell on Earth; and Ruin, the trusty steed of War. Gameplay environmentsplayers will experience are equally varied, and include areas both undergroundand on the surface, that call to mind both familiar, if ruined modernurban environments, as well as ones seemingly pulled from the nightmarishscenes of the biblical apocalypse.

Key Features

Apocalyptic Power of War - Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way.
Extreme Arsenal - Wield a devastating arsenal of angelic, demonic, and Earthly weapons, and blaze a trail of destruction atop Ruin, War's fiery phantom steed.
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.
Weapons and Gear - Darksiders features an extensive arsenal and inventory of weapons and gear.
Varied Play Environments - Players will fight through variedenvironments, including those above and underground, and modern andnightmarishly mythical in design.
PlayStation Network - Although a single player game, Darksidersfeatures PlayStation Network Trophy support and other features to heightenthe gameplay experience.

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