Darksiders

Publisher: THQ

Developer: Vigil Games

Category: Adventure

Release Dates

N Amer - 01/05/2010

Intl - 01/07/2010

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    Also available on:
  • PS3


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8.0

GZ Rating

Gameplay8.5
Graphics8.5
Sound8
DifficultyEasy
Concept8
Overall8.0

Reviewer: Dakota Grabowski

Review Date: 12/31/2009


"War, what is he good for? Absolutely everything!"

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Interviews

Music From the Dark Side of Gaming Part 2: An Interview with Darksiders Composers Cris Velasco and Mike Reagan
“I think the Main Theme we wrote together turned out really well. ... I also really like the final boss fight track that I did. Both of these tracks were played live by the Eminence Orchestra last summer at the Night In Fantasia 2009 concert in Sydney by the way!"

Music From the Dark Side of Gaming: An Interview with Darksiders Composers Cris Velasco and Mike Reagan
“Artwork and gameplay capture from Vigil was a huge inspiration, thanks to Jeremy Robins. Eating raw, dead animals is always a plus.”

The Theme from Darksiders
Prelude to an interview - the music of THQ's latest action title

Exclusive Hands-On Video with Darksiders
Andrew Groen Experiences Two Early Boss Fights from Darksiders

Chatting with Darksiders’ Luis Gigliotti
“Dude, I haven’t heard… look I haven’t heard much. But just the thought of 4D racks my brain bro. My brain is barely three dimensional.”

News

Your Last Days Begins as Darksiders Ships to Retail Outlets Worldwide
Unleash the Apocalyptic Power of War and Battle the Forces of Heaven and Hell in THQ’s Epic Action-Adventure Game Darksiders

Darksiders Features Bombastic Choral Music by Cris Velasco and Mike Reagan
Award-winning "God of War" composers providing epic original score for new action adventure franchise

The Influences of Darksiders
THQ's latest takes inspiration from some of the greatest games of all-time

THQ’s Darksiders Plunges Into A Virtual Post-Apocalyptic World
Vigil Games, legendary comic book artist Joe Madureira ushers in a completely new style of video game

THQ Announces Darksiders Launch Date
Your Last Days Begin as THQ Announces January 5, 2010 Launch Date for Darksiders on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

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Description

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of mankind, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the 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 death, War must return to Earth to search for the truth and punish those responsible.

Now, 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 vengeance and vindication.

Features

  • Experience the Godlike Power of WAR – Combining brutal attacks, supernatural abilities and seamless traversal – delivering intense action combat and epic adventure, set in an immersive demon ravaged world.
  • Open World Exploration – Discover hidden secrets as you explore the vast terrain of a ruined Overworld, and ward off relentless enemies as you battle through the demonic dungeons of the Underworld
  • Extreme Arsenal of Weapons – Unleash WAR’s fury with an expansive arsenal of angelic and demonic weapons, and use virtually anything within your environment as a weapon (lamp posts, cars, buses)
  • Choose Your Character’s Progression – Increase or unlock new abilities - customized to your gameplay style. Build up WARs Wrath powers and unleash them in spectacular attacks – or collect Soul Cores to increase or unlock new abilities.
  • Horseman of the Apocalypse – Gain the services of RUIN, WAR’s phantom steed – blazing a trail through enemies across devastated environments.
    Graphic Novel Art Style – Joe Madureira’s (X-Men, Battle Chasers, The Ultimates) unique visualart style and original storyline
  • Cinematic Gameplay Experience – Harnessing the power of next-generation console systems, Darksiders: Wrath of War will immerse players in a rich cinematic gameplay experience – featuring beautiful graphics, detailed special effects, cinematic lighting and an epic musical score that compliments the in-game action



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