Darksiders 2
Darksiders II uses Death's fast combat, loot builds, dungeon puzzles, and open regions for an apocalyptic adventure. This catalogue entry evaluates the recorded original-platform release, including its period-specific controls, presentation, content structure, hardware limits, and intended mode of play.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.8 / 10
About this game
Darksiders II uses Death's fast combat, loot builds, dungeon puzzles, and open regions for an apocalyptic adventure. Combat, weapons, and dungeons are broad, while world art and death's movement have appeal. Tasks, regions, and random loot repeat, and frame rate, loading, and gamepad use are ordinary. This assessment covers the catalogued Wii U release. This description covers the original wii-u release represented by this catalog entry and does not assume conveniences introduced by later ports. The assessment also treats period hardware limits, documented mechanics, original controls, and release-specific access as explicit evaluation boundaries.
Collected in series
Darksiders follows the Horsemen through a ruined world caught between Heaven and Hell. Its adventures mix supernatural combat with exploration and character growth, while different entries give each rider a different way to fight.
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Darksiders II uses Death's fast combat, loot builds, dungeon puzzles, and open regions for an apocalyptic adventure.
Combat, weapons, and dungeons are broad, while world art and death's movement have appeal. Tasks, regions, and random loot repeat, and frame rate, loading, and gamepad use are ordinary. This assessment covers the catalogued Wii U release. Overall, its main strengths are Combat, weapons, and dungeons are broad; World art and Death's movement have appeal. Its material limitations are Tasks, regions, and random loot repeat; Frame rate, loading, and GamePad use are ordinary. This score covers the original platform release represented by this catalog record and excludes conveniences added by emulators or later ports. The conclusion also accounts for original hardware readability, input, and access conditions. Documented uncertainty remains explicit. The evidence supports this balance.
Strengths
- Combat, weapons, and dungeons are broad
- World art and Death's movement have appeal
Weaknesses
- Tasks, regions, and random loot repeat
- Frame rate, loading, and GamePad use are ordinary
Who it is for: Players who value combat, weapons, and dungeons are broad and accept this release's limits.
Play notes: Expect tasks, regions, and random loot repeat and frame rate, loading, and gamepad use are ordinary.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension World art and Death's movement have appeal; Frame rate, loading, and GamePad use are ordinary. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Combat, weapons, and dungeons are broad; Tasks, regions, and random loot repeat. | Reviewed | 8.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension World art and Death's movement have appeal; presentation is judged within the original platform conditions, with no bonus for age alone. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Judged on the original wii-u release's input, readability, saving, and accessory conditions. Tasks, regions, and random loot repeat. | Reviewed | 6.3 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Vigil Games
- Publisher
- THQSpike Chunsoft
- Release date
- 2012
- Platforms
- Wii U
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- Third PersonClass Builds3D GraphicsMelee CombatMain Story 100 Hours or MoreDark FantasyPuzzle SolvingGear Grinding
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Xbox 360Worldwide2012
- Wii UWorldwide2012
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2012
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