Darksiders thoughts, impressions, reviews?

**shrike126** · Jan 5, 2010, 09:09 PM

So my brother picked this game up today and is now gone to Arizona for a few days so I get to enjoy it tonight.

So far my impressions are this game is obviously very much inspired by God of War and other hack n' slash games but that's by no means a bad thing. The story is relatively basic stuff, you're War one of the 4 horsemen, betrayed by someone and stripped of your powers, out for revenge, etc...

So far it's a good game. There is enough of a story to feel compelled to see what's gonna happen next. There are a TON of weapon upgrades and customizations from what I can see. You fight with a basic sword, can use an alternate weapon (I'm using this scythe looking thing) and you have items you can acquire for things like health, plus you have magic to use for AoE attacks and such. If you like a good hack n' slash with weapon upgrades, you'll be very content with Darksiders.

If I had to level a complaint at this game so early into it, I'd have to say the image tearing is horrible. It's somewhat distracting and I wish there was a way to make it easier on the eyes. The controls also don't feel like they have a solid responsiveness that titles like God of War have. Not saying that they feel clumsy, it just doesn't feel as refined.

Other than that I have no real gripes. This game is excellent so far, the visuals while not mind blowing are enough (minus the image tearing issue).

A definite B+ title and worth giving a shot if you're at all interested in the genre.

dmanna · Jan 5, 2010, 09:16 PM

I am loving the hell out of this game so far, I give it an A+ playing on hard and its a challenge.

Jamar · Jan 6, 2010, 08:59 AM

I picked it up yesterday but haven't had a chance to play it yet. It also came with some "mysterious code" that they haven't told anyone what its for.

KickAssCop · Jan 6, 2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamar

I picked it up yesterday but haven't had a chance to play it yet. It also came with some "mysterious code" that they haven't told anyone what its for.

I really wonder sometimes why you don't have Forza 3 and yet continue to pick up other games on the sexbox...

Jamar · Jan 6, 2010, 09:31 AM

I have Forza 2 and never play it. Jamar = not into racing games.

I like to shoot, smash, and destroy things.

Dungeoncrawler · Jan 6, 2010, 05:16 PM

Personally I like the game. Sometimes you just need to mash a button

Jamar · Jan 7, 2010, 10:18 AM

I'm at the first boss and its driving me nuts. I was playing on a monitor and graphically its just ok. War and his sword do remind me of Arthas and Frostmourne.

Right now it reminds me a lot of God of War.

Xenethyl · Jan 7, 2010, 06:16 PM

There isn't any tearing on the PS3 version of the game. The tearing problem on the 360 should be patched shortly, though: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/105/1058958p1.html

I just finished the story portion this afternoon and can say that I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the game. The game references many other successful titles for various gameplay elements, but that is by no means a bad thing. Overall I would highly recommend this game.

Payne3d · Jan 9, 2010, 11:49 AM

I'm at that demon dragon with boobs boss part. What a tough bitch to beat. Wished it had a bit more God of War feel to it though...I love to see the crazy animations in God of War when you are beating a massive boss and you have to press a certain sequence of buttons to take it down.
Otherwise it's a pretty cool game.

Darkz0r · Jan 9, 2010, 06:59 PM

Pretty ok game. Ending is pretty interesting too.
I managed not to get bored with it, but combat feels a bit slow to me (after playing bayonetta ofc -_-)

Too bad there's not much replay value as I got the special armor, most health and most rage...

Didn't bother with immolation and the virus thing, wonder if they were any good, lol.

KickAssCop · Jan 10, 2010, 01:26 AM

This is a definite bargain bin or 30$ price tag game for me.

Payne3d · Jan 10, 2010, 12:11 PM

Some of those puzzles were just nuts in the game. Not saying it's a bad thing...I found 'em some of them tough to crack.

Nice story line...guess they will be making Darksiders 2.

Oh and it was awesome to confirm that the "Watcher" was voiced by Mark Hamill.

Jamar · Jan 10, 2010, 01:43 PM

Who is the voice of War? He sounds really familiar.

Ub3r_n00b · Jan 11, 2010, 03:09 AM

War is voiced by Liam O'Brien, Gaara from Naruto among other things.

Jamar · Jan 11, 2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ub3r_n00b

War is voiced by Liam O'Brien, Gaara from Naruto among other things.

Ah, thank you. That explains where I knew him from (used to watch a ton of Naruto).

wrex · Jan 11, 2010, 11:58 PM

Don't know if this is a spoiler or not but in The Drowned Pass I ran into a zombie(first enemy you fight in the game) wearing a top hat and a cane saying "Capital, you made it". Short fight and then he bolts, WTF??

The game starts out slow but gets better and better as you go, now I'm hoping they make a sequel cause the ending left a big smile on my face.

Payne3d · Jan 12, 2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wrex

Don't know if this is a spoiler or not but in The Drowned Pass I ran into a zombie(first enemy you fight in the game) wearing a top hat and a cane saying "Capital, you made it". Short fight and then he bolts, WTF??

The game starts out slow but gets better and better as you go, now I'm hoping they make a sequel cause the ending left a big smile on my face.

There are four of them scattered around. He's a strong sunvabitch...attack wise anyway.

KickAssCop · Jan 12, 2010, 07:53 AM

Please don't make me buy this game...

YOU ****ERS!

Jamar · Jan 12, 2010, 09:16 AM

Still waiting to find what this mysterious code I have in my game box is for.

nomore · Jan 12, 2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KickAssCop

Please don't make me buy this game...

YOU ****ERS!

well, you bought every other game so why not buy this one as well?

KickAssCop · Jan 13, 2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nomore

well, you bought every other game so why not buy this one as well?

.

Meteor|WAR · Jan 28, 2010, 10:30 AM

My girlfriend surprise bought me this game for PS3. Havent had the chance to try it yet.

I didnt know much about it but after reading some reviews it sounds good. The God of War/Ocarina of Time mix of influences sounds interesting.

Sound_Card · Jan 28, 2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Meteor|WAR

My girlfriend surprise bought me this game for PS3. Havent had the chance to try it yet.

I didnt know much about it but after reading some reviews it sounds good. The God of War/Ocarina of Time mix of influences sounds interesting.

It's better then God of War 2.

xFilter · Jan 28, 2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Meteor|WAR

My girlfriend surprise bought me this game for PS3. Havent had the chance to try it yet.

I didnt know much about it but after reading some reviews it sounds good. The God of War/Ocarina of Time mix of influences sounds interesting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound_Card

It's better then God of War 2.

I second that! What a great surprise this game has turned out to be. It reminds me more of Zelda than GoW2 but I can see both of them in it that's for sure. I'm nearing the end and I can honestly say not one part bored me. It's a perfect mix of fighting, exploring and puzzles.

Fuku2 · Jan 29, 2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KickAssCop

Please don't make me buy this game...

YOU ****ERS!

I bought it...you must do the same.

H001iGAN · Feb 2, 2010, 04:39 PM

Is this game ever coming out for PC?

Fuku2 · Feb 3, 2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by H001iGAN

Is this game ever coming out for PC?

I'm going to have to say no. THQ does put out a lot of PC stuff and Vigil Games is developing a MMO for it (Warhammer 40,000 Online) but I can't really see this coming to PC. You never know though. Why don't you wait and find out?

I think most PC users would complain about the graphics. They do the job just fine for me but you know some people...

**shrike126** · Feb 3, 2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Fuku2

I'm going to have to say no. THQ does put out a lot of PC stuff and Vigil Games is developing a MMO for it (Warhammer 40,000 Online) but I can't really see this coming to PC. You never know though. Why don't you wait and find out?

I think most PC users would complain about the graphics. They do the job just fine for me but you know some people...

I concur, the game is awesome though. Lots of God of War and Zelda roots here with a bit of Portal thrown in for good measure. But nah I don't see it poppin gover to the PC anytime soon.

H001iGAN · Feb 3, 2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fuku2

I'm going to have to say no. THQ does put out a lot of PC stuff and Vigil Games is developing a MMO for it (Warhammer 40,000 Online) but I can't really see this coming to PC. You never know though. Why don't you wait and find out?

I think most PC users would complain about the graphics. They do the job just fine for me but you know some people...

that's why I wanted it for pc, I'm a graphics whore. I have it for PS3, graphics in general aren't bad, but the aliasing is so bad, the jaggies are huge. To me it looks like a SD game and the resolution looks like it's 600x400, even tho it says that it's running on 1080P. It looks like a Wii game.

Fuku2 · Feb 3, 2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by H001iGAN

that's why I wanted it for pc, I'm a graphics whore. I have it for PS3, graphics in general aren't bad, but the aliasing is so bad, the jaggies are huge. To me it looks like a SD game and the resolution looks like it's 600x400, even tho it says that it's running on 1080P. It looks like a Wii game.

Well then, be off with you scoundrel!

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Jan 5, 2010, 09:16 PM	#2
dmanna Radeon HD 5770 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 307	I am loving the hell out of this game so far, I give it an A+ playing on hard and its a challenge.

Jan 6, 2010, 08:59 AM	#3
Jamar Braaaainnnsss! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: United States Posts: 9,446	I picked it up yesterday but haven't had a chance to play it yet. It also came with some "mysterious code" that they haven't told anyone what its for.

Jan 6, 2010, 09:31 AM	#5
Jamar Braaaainnnsss! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: United States Posts: 9,446	I have Forza 2 and never play it. Jamar = not into racing games. I like to shoot, smash, and destroy things.

Jan 6, 2010, 05:16 PM	#6
Dungeoncrawler Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,016	Personally I like the game. Sometimes you just need to mash a button

Jan 7, 2010, 10:18 AM	#7
Jamar Braaaainnnsss! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: United States Posts: 9,446	I'm at the first boss and its driving me nuts. I was playing on a monitor and graphically its just ok. War and his sword do remind me of Arthas and Frostmourne. Right now it reminds me a lot of God of War.

Jan 7, 2010, 06:16 PM	#8
Xenethyl Radeon HD 5770 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Around... Posts: 328	There isn't any tearing on the PS3 version of the game. The tearing problem on the 360 should be patched shortly, though: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/105/1058958p1.html I just finished the story portion this afternoon and can say that I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the game. The game references many other successful titles for various gameplay elements, but that is by no means a bad thing. Overall I would highly recommend this game. __________________ Xen Graphics Studios

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Jan 9, 2010, 11:49 AM	#9
Payne3d [Fancy a Butcher's?] Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 192.168.0.1 Posts: 8,639	I'm at that demon dragon with boobs boss part. What a tough bitch to beat. Wished it had a bit more God of War feel to it though...I love to see the crazy animations in God of War when you are beating a massive boss and you have to press a certain sequence of buttons to take it down. Otherwise it's a pretty cool game. __________________ "World's First Analyst and Therapist: the Analrapist"

Jan 9, 2010, 06:59 PM	#10
Darkz0r Brazilian Pimp ;o Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,349	Pretty ok game. Ending is pretty interesting too. I managed not to get bored with it, but combat feels a bit slow to me (after playing bayonetta ofc -_-) Too bad there's not much replay value as I got the special armor, most health and most rage... Didn't bother with immolation and the virus thing, wonder if they were any good, lol. __________________ The Fable YMCA dance ! \|\| My BF2 stats \|\| My oblivion fix for max carrying capacity \|\| Boycott Starforce (It hurts the eyes !): http://www.glop.org/starforce/

Jan 10, 2010, 01:26 AM	#11
KickAssCop Silent Stalker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lahore Posts: 13,818	This is a definite bargain bin or 30$ price tag game for me.

Jan 10, 2010, 12:11 PM	#12
Payne3d [Fancy a Butcher's?] Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 192.168.0.1 Posts: 8,639	Some of those puzzles were just nuts in the game. Not saying it's a bad thing...I found 'em some of them tough to crack. Nice story line...guess they will be making Darksiders 2. Oh and it was awesome to confirm that the "Watcher" was voiced by Mark Hamill. __________________ "World's First Analyst and Therapist: the Analrapist" Last edited by Payne3d : Jan 10, 2010 at 12:18 PM.

Jan 10, 2010, 01:43 PM	#13
Jamar Braaaainnnsss! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: United States Posts: 9,446	Who is the voice of War? He sounds really familiar.

Jan 11, 2010, 03:09 AM	#14
Ub3r_n00b Want a balloon? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In a VAN down by the RIVER Posts: 775	War is voiced by Liam O'Brien, Gaara from Naruto among other things.

Jan 11, 2010, 11:58 PM	#16
wrex Radeon HD 5770 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 291	Don't know if this is a spoiler or not but in The Drowned Pass I ran into a zombie(first enemy you fight in the game) wearing a top hat and a cane saying "Capital, you made it". Short fight and then he bolts, WTF?? The game starts out slow but gets better and better as you go, now I'm hoping they make a sequel cause the ending left a big smile on my face.

Jan 12, 2010, 07:53 AM	#18
KickAssCop Silent Stalker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lahore Posts: 13,818	Please don't make me buy this game... YOU ****ERS!

Jan 12, 2010, 09:16 AM	#19
Jamar Braaaainnnsss! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: United States Posts: 9,446	Still waiting to find what this mysterious code I have in my game box is for.

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Jan 28, 2010, 10:30 AM	#22
Meteor\|WAR Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,682	My girlfriend surprise bought me this game for PS3. Havent had the chance to try it yet. I didnt know much about it but after reading some reviews it sounds good. The God of War/Ocarina of Time mix of influences sounds interesting.

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Feb 2, 2010, 04:39 PM	#26
H001iGAN Orzysz Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,309	Is this game ever coming out for PC?

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