Darksiders II Review (PS3)

Darksiders was released to favorable critical reviews and eventually went on to sell very well, but was criticized for being too derivative of Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda franchise. Personally, while I thought that this comparison was apt, I didn’t count this as a negative, and thought that Vigil Game’s attempt at making an original adventure game was a mature themed Zelda, a series that Nintendo…

  • The scale of the battles and worlds make Death's quest feel epic.
  • The leveling system, skill trees, and loot equipping integrate seamlessly for player customization. 
  • Combat and traversal feel fast and fluid.
  • Dodging in cramped levels can be tough.
  • Button press detection issues around edges when trying to jump at times.
  • Minor framerate dipping during fights with several enemies on screen.

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