![]() ![]() Death’s a more interesting protagonist than his brother, but the game never fully goes into why he should feel responsible for the dilemma he has to face. And even that would be a cakewalk if it didn’t mean Death may end up potentially restoring his own kind that he was responsible for murdering in the first place.įrom that point on, the story just adds on new layers of mythology that are interesting apart, but a bit cluttered when put together. His brother Death goes on a quest to redeem his brother’s name by going and restoring humanity through the Tree of Life, but getting there and continuing on is much more difficult than it actually seems, thanks to Corrupted enemies plaguing the worlds. After killing the power hungry angel responsible, War looked to the sky and saw three comets hurling toward earth, signaling the arrival of the other Horsemen.ĭarksiders 2 doesn’t continue from that cliffhanger, but rather takes place during the 100-years that War was in prison. If you didn’t play the first game when it released back in 2010 here’s what you need to know: the Horseman War accidentally started the apocalypse earlier than planned and had to go on a quest to clear his name. But the folks at Nordic Games aren’t going to let that stop them re-releasing Vigil Games’ Darksiders 2 for the PS4 and Xbox One, under the stupidly clever subtitle ‘Deathinitive Edition’. If you’re an action gamer in need of a fix, it certainly doesn’t hurt to take a holiday with Death.Remastered games were all the rage early on, but have slowly been going away thanks to backwards compatibility and services like PlayStation Now. It’s a lot of fun to play, the story still has lots of strength behind it, and the presentation is impressive, if not perfect. Regardless, Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition, while not quite the be-all-end-all transfer we were hoping for, is still a fantastic game. I know some people that can’t get enough of it. I certainly hope it gets its due down the road, though. The first Darksiders is still a treat to play, and also has the superb voice talents of Mark Hamill to back it up. ![]() If Nordic really wanted to make this version “Deathinitive”, they would’ve added the original game. “You want me to find you a DISH?!” couldn’t have been read any better. He gives Death just the right amount of heft, along with some fun bits of humor. And the voice acting matches up with it just as well, especially with Death himself, masterfully voiced by Michael Wincott. The soundtrack, put together by Jesper Kyd, is amazing to listen to, even after all these years. The animations are impressive as well.īut, oh, that sound. The levels look awesome, and the frame rate, while not 60 FPS, is still suitable enough to make you feel like you’re a part of this world. While the graphics aren’t amazing, Nordic Games did a serviceable job touching them up so that they fit right into this generation. And you have plenty of ample chances to get new gear, between shopping at a forge and finding items dropped by foes during your journey. On top of that, the boss battles are nothing short of magnificent, whether you’re battling a large plant-like creature or a lumbering, Shadow of the Colossus-esque giant with a revolver in hand. The gameplay hasn’t stuttered a bit in the translation, and there’s a ton of stuff to do here, including the main story campaign and plenty of side missions. Controlling Death is pretty sweet, whether you’re dodging incoming attacks from enemies or hacking away with your combination of scythes and larger weapons (how about that battle axe!). What remains is a remarkable adventure that’s worth venturing through again, due to Vigil Games’ wondrous gameplay features. So it’s not quite truly as definitive as it’s saying it is.īut I digress. In addition, the frame rate doesn’t run a smooth 60 frames per second, unlike the technically impressive treatment given to DmC: Devil May Cry last year. Regarding the Xbox One version, I did run into a few hiccups early on, including some audio stuttering when I was in the sub-menus. Plus, at $30, it’s one of the more affordable HD remasters out there. It’s got its little visual touches here and there, and also includes all the previously released DLC, so you don’t have to worry about any separate downloads. The original game is still one of the better titles for the 360/PS3/Wii U, and now it’s made a comeback with a new Deathinitive Edition for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. However, unlike the first, instead of controlling War, you took up the helm of his brother-in-arms, Death, as he tried to bring humanity back from extinction – a task that’s easier said than done. Like the original, it featured a superb storyline revolving around morality, with a number of great characters in tow. Right before THQ bit the big one following a harsh fight with bankruptcy, the company released its finest sequel to date, Darksiders II. ![]()
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