Two different people reviewing the game. Reviews are supposed to be objective but that's pretty much impossible because personal taste plays such a large role in how much you enjoy a movie/game/song etc. Just buy the game and enjoy it or don't.
I trust the comment section more than the reviewer...got it for $3.99 on Xbox Live....can't wait to play it...the character looks like a jacked up Skeletor!
@@thelegend27yes15 Same... But I brought it on Steam a few days ago for £5 XD, I managed to get a refund though because I saw it in my library before I started playing (I was saving it for a stream)
+Xavier Brock the story is linear. I think - the developers had no time to do more. Because the first two worlds - are very large and have many interesting things and places. But the world of angels - is less, and the least of the worlds - is the demon`s world (only an hour I spent to pass it threw) =) Well, the story is not bad, but ending is very predictable. As such there is no intrigue, only - purpose)
"Cod doesn't rely on its story" I mean, it really should; or else it's just bad writing. Game play wise it really died after Black Ops 2. So now what are you left with?
This game is a solid 9/10, one of last gen's most underrated games, from the artstyle, soundtrack, combat and loot progression, this game is one of the better action RPGs to date.
Darksiders 3 has already been confirmed by whom i believe was the owner of nordic games in a small interview, its now just that we dont know when its coming out
The soundtrack of this game is amazing, every dungeon or every enemy you encounter the soundtrack changes dramatically according to each encounter, one second you are figuring out where to go next and the soundtrack is calm but misterious. Next thing you know, you find a mini-boss and it's like you are fighting the last boss of the game it really pumps you up for the fight
Really, IGN? calling it a dumb story makes me think you just couldn't wrap your minds around it. it's an amazing story, maybe do research on darksiders 1 before judging the story. solid 9 for the entire franchise. FRANCHISE
Its their opinion, just cause you like the story that doesnt mean it is one. Im not saying youre wrong, ive never player played the game, but dont say someone elses opinion is wrong because you disagree or "cant wrap your mind around" the fact that others have opinions :)
The story is dumb? This reviewer has got to sharpen his mind. And he did not even mention the music? The score is fantastic and the story is fascinating. Hell these reviewers will give Call of duty high praise for the story even though most of them are predictable plots.
Kirby dreamland, super paper mario, horse simulator!! But honestly how does being about the 4 horsemen inoculate it from being dumb? Looks pretty dumb.
Now I remember why I don't ever go to IGN "The PS4 and Xbox One versions are the best way to do so". And shit, the old review claimed it had sub-par graphics which is literally horseshit.
the end of the story comes way too fast (you can feel thq was already struggling at that time in my opinion) and just doesn't feel right. until that point I thought it was pretty good...
+Dreak Gard And how is Death an angsty teenager? He's a being well aware of his own position of power within the cosmic food chain, yet not above showing gratitude and respect where it';s due. Someone whose duties and experiences have granted him a lovely sense of sarcasm and timely sense of humor, while acknowledging when it's time to get serious. At least, this is the image the game left on me.
So wait, let me get this straight, games that are remastered and get the exact same treatment as this game did get higher scores then their original versions yet this gem of a game remains the same even after all the improvements? Ign should just stop reviewing games or get an actual reviewer
+ReelsChannel While it doesn't bring any orginal ideas and mechanics, the setting is 100% original and it's an almost perfect mesh of LoZ and GoW. This is the only game that I have seen attempt that. That wasbrefreshing.
+Vanpyro Gaming +1 so many people say it's just borrowing from GoW LoZ DMC etc. but I have yet to see another game do that, it actually makes Darksiders really unique and interesting to play.
@@reelschannel7782 problem is darksiders 2 has aged well, combat is quick and fluid. the visuals are still vibrant. and the fact the game got improvements, means it should have gone up to an 8.0 or even an 8.5.
Admittedly all this happened because War was trigger happy. It doesn't make much sense aside from the classic mythology that they are the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and this entire second game is based around Death trying to fix his brother's senseless actions. Maybe the plotholes will be filled with DSIII and DSIV with the stories of Strife and Fury, if those ever get released :(
+Frederick X. Well war wasn't really "trigger happy" more like he did what he supposed to do since the COUNCIL summoned him and pretend that they didn't so they can pin the blame on him.
Frederick X. War wasn't trigger happy. He was summoned because someone had broken one of the seals then tried for treason by the council leading him to go on a revenge quest to prove his innocence.
is it worth 5 dollars though XD That's the question. I have it for 360 but my power brick went south and I couldn't justify buying another brick for one game
HellBringer what do you mean who cares? Tyler martin and Joquin ovbiously do. They are here because the game is cheap on steam. 90% of junk? Steam has indies and tripple a alike nobody forces you to buy any. I agree with the monopoly part, that's never good. But its also the developers fault. I myself have a steam and gog account. And yeah they are pretty incopetent. I have experienced many glitches myself, although non as severe as yours.
Dumb story and no original ideas? Really? As opposed to the super intelligent story and the vast amount of original ideas of any of the God of War games? Srsly people, biased much?
A 7.5 ?! Are they insane ?! ... This game is amazing and still holds up today ... Great gameplay .. Good graphics ( Its a little like a grown up comic style but that was intended ) great artwork ... And don't even get me started on that amazing soundtrack by Jesper Kydd ... Whats the matter IGN ? Didn't VIGIL give you guys enough money for a more positive review?! Wtf ? !
IGN has bogus reviews steels reviews and footage from other RUclips reviews as well as it’s been proven they don’t play the games they review it’s all for show
I was always planning to eventually get this for the 360 sometime next year, but since I want DS3 and the devs really need the funds, I'm gonna just buy this definitive version for whatever price it costs and support the devs. The bigger the budget, the better DS3 will become.
1.) Why is the story Dumb? 2.) Runs at 30 fps 3.) Really even with the improvements (which aren't vast I'll grant you but are still improvements) you gave the game the exact same score? I mean bump it to a 7.7 or something.
i have to say i am thinking on the same lines as you. he blatantly calls them improvements, then gives it the same rating. then he is using the story, which he calls dumb and it's not. i mean seriously they were not redoing the game from ground up, the story is the same. and they also gave all dlc. so obviously it should remain a 7.5 even tho it is obviously had work done on it.
Darksiders have a GREAT lore, the story arcs are 10/10 and Death is the meaning of playing as the boss any one who think DS 2 have a dull story have zero understanding about storytelling
after i beat the game i stuck around for 20 more hours getting items and testing different builds. attack speed life steal is my favorite. but a full crit build is also fun. lots of ways to play the game. glad i played it when it was free on 360
The Original Company went bust "THQ" Then "Nordic Games" acquired the defunct publisher's trademark and will use it to publish "THQ" games. So this leads me to believe ...... This remaster was made for two reasons! 1: To accumulate enough money to start production on the third-installment (If they haven't already + Allowing Next Gen owners to be aware of its Meir existence) 2: To seek genuine analytical data of sales and interest, this is due to this game being one of the highest pirated copied games of 2012. This is purely a business strategy, if you ask me its reasons like this why remasters are necessary! not like companies such as "Capcom" the makers of the video game "Resident Evil" .. They have remastered the original game more times than i care to mention. P.S I hated this game, Loved the first one, look forward to the third.
I loved the first one, I was in a coma for the majority of 2012 so I missed out on it now I am excited to pick it up and play it..... having said that fallout 4
This is an amazing game. One of my favorites of last gen, if you haven't played it, BUY THIS! In fact Im thinking of buying it again even though I already have it on PC. As far as the story complaints, way better than any God of War game, they complain about Death's angst, but Kratos is literally the most emo badass in gaming history, he gets pissed at the gods for killing his family when HE killed his family, and he just constantly goes on a path of vengeance with no meaning of depth behind it lmao. Death at least has a real objective here and the ending is a damn good cliffhanger, too good IMO since we'll probably never see the 3rd game.
I personally liked the story and as others have said the OST is amazing as well. A review is an opinion piece so im not gonna be upset by it though. I love this game and thats all i care about haha
I enjoyed this game initially, but it got a bit repetitive. It seemed like every quest was 'go here, get three of these, come back and repeat'. Great story (not dumb) and combat though. Not dumb
Got every achievement on this game for 360 except for reaching death to level 30 because that required playing through the entire story 2 times. Amazing game and so much to do with upgraded possessed scythes. The game has so much to it that they don't show here.
I enjoyed this game every second of it every bit of it..the soundtrack through the game was enchanting and gave life to the moment. I regret watching IGN reviews and tired of seeing all haters on this beautiful game
Nordic games, teased about an action adventure game, coming to Wii U. I think it might be a dual re-release of the first DarkSiders game for both PS4,Xone and Wii U.
Im still frustrated that reviewers are bashing it for zelda like dungeons. Its not like all other games are entirely unique. Halo/cod/battlefield/titanfall/battlefront...the list goes on. Make it a negative if they tried to copy and failed, this is a successful merging of mechanics.
Should I buy this? I played Darksiders 1 and enjoyed it but when I picked up darksiders 2 I only played for like a couple minutes and never really tried to continue. I was younger and impatient so should I get it now for my ps4?
I bought the first Darksiders II and I loved it, but I didn't get the chance to get very far, because my PS3 got the yellow light and my files were erased. So continuing the game, plus other games, new games, plus college, I never got to finish it. I traded the game in, along with the majority of my PS3 games that I didn't think I'd ever finish, or just had no interest, and I regretted it.....So today in EB games I came across a copy of the deathinitive edition, and bought it instantly, and now I'm really looking forward to finishing this game :D
Wow this looks so much better... And we have a PS4 too... But my brother only has the PS3 version... Gonna miss all the DLC and stuff when I start playing ;-;
If they make a sequel, couple things: 1. Get somebody to run continuity! There are dungeons in #2 that have windows facing terrain that according to map shouldn't be there(Foundry, Death-grip room, wheres the front of the foundry?). 2. When designing levels that are around places that people work, don't start with the puzzle and build the workplace around it(looking at you forge-lands with ridiculous revolving walls that serve no purpose in Maker Buildings) 3. Please no immortal 9 ft tall humans in DLC(Death is about the same height as War, compare that to the Hunter, Also didn't the Apocalypse happen like 100 years or so ago? Why does he look like hes late 30's early 40's?) 4. There are plenty of options for enemies that do not revolve around skeletons or enemies that shatter when struck(for example theirs the maker model for Karn that could've been re-purposed as a Corrupted Maker). 5. Enemies should match the threat there appearance and description dictates.(Earth sure is dangerous if your not War) 6.If you make the player able to run up walls and do crazy momentum surges over posts sticking out of walls, consider that it looks really stupid when the same player has issues with fences, slightly higher ledges, a climbable ledge that because you approached the stone side cannot be climbed, can-climb-vines-but can't-climb-gears, and finally: can wall run on smooth wet surfaces, but cannot run on rough dry ones. 7. Wicked is Good. K. TEA TIME!
Played this game on PS4, it was fun and beautyfull. Loved the combat and puzzles. It felt you were in a world, just wating to be discovered. Horific yet beautyfull. Defently underated game. Should be a 8 or 9 as people said.
I hate how so many games are criticized for having few original ideas but then games like Shovel Knight come around and receive critical acclaim. A game that literally took all of its ideas from classic NES and SNES titles. Oh, and also some Dark Souls.
This game was great even back on the PS3. I dont know what jaded approach IGN has and why every game has to be a groundbreaking revolution in mechanics, but the game was and still is great and I dont think the remaster was a bad idea either
I do not get why you would call the story dumb. Story is an original idea that no one is ever really done "already came out and the only thing that should be talked about in this review is how the game has improved and what it did not improve upon. The story is at least decent that's all you can ask for. Putting a number on the review is out dated . the only thing people should really care about is whether or not a game works and what it has improved upon and what does not work.
I'm gonna buy this, even though i already have the original on PS3. Half the reason because of the few upgrades, but the other half because this is ME voting for a Darksiders 3. And the game isn't that expensive anyway.
love 'hack n slash' type games, GoW, DmC etc but this is my favourite, played the original 3 years ago & when the new edition was being made I couldn't wait to get it & beat it again. hopefully a Darksiders 3 gets the go ahead to be made.
i never played it when it first came out but i picked up Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition last night or the $9 on psn for the black friday sale and it's pretty fun..
+alex Well i see you don't keep up ? Darksiders 2 got sold after THQ whent bust the IP in now owned by Nordic sadly there a small dev and unlike THQ have not got the cash for a big budget (they said it them selfs the budget on Darksiders 2 80 million i think, is way out off there league). So basically this is them trying to make money on there new IP they own. Now if it's because there trying to milk people they will sell the DLC seprate you no like THQ has a season pass for the game but it didn't included all the DLC.
+alex It's a way to not only sell more copies of the games but to promote the brand name. Darksiders is a very underrated series which is why this game as a RE-RELEASE, not as a remaster, for PS4/XBONE is necessary to get it's name out there.
Bashing this game for not being original is a bit redundant to me. God of War was basically Devil May Cry with a Greek mythos skin. I can also say I prefer this over Zelda.
we gave it a 7.5 the first time around, so now that it has more content, runs smoother, etc, and is better than the previous version, we're still gonna give it a 7.5, makes sense
Ign is the only outlet i've heard who said the story was dumb. I personally loved the story and i always exhaust all the dialogue options because i think the story and world are so engrossing
its all opinion.... i enjoyed the story, the beginning stage as well as the rest of them were absolutely beautiful, and the entire thing was challenging yet very fun. i expect this game is one of the many exciting titles for both systems on both generations
He should have added "Incredible soundtrack" in the pro section. Seriously, Jesper Kyd did an amazing job composing the OST for DSII.
+Michformer Hell yeah.
I still think this game has the best soundtrack in any game. I really enjoyed the music and in most games I just turn it off
+Michformer YES, I love the music so freakin muuch
I still listen to it now, the crowfather and the stains of heresy are my favourite songs off the album
My personal favorites are the Corruption and the Guardian Boss music.
The OST as a whole is both beautiful and epic to listen to.
The only dumb story I know is the story about IGN.
CaleoGaming yeah
you tell them. they can be so hard on good games
I've played this game, even still to this day, so many times, and the story, NEVER feels dull
Its true the story is just rescuing his bro thats it. Nothing intresting
CaleoGaming i know right
2013 version "doesn't have good puzles"
2015 upgraded version "the puzles are good"
lol
yet the puzzles are pretty much the same.
@@demonpride1975 it's a remastered not remake so the puzzles are the same
Two different people reviewing the game. Reviews are supposed to be objective but that's pretty much impossible because personal taste plays such a large role in how much you enjoy a movie/game/song etc. Just buy the game and enjoy it or don't.
I trust the comment section more than the reviewer...got it for $3.99 on Xbox Live....can't wait to play it...the character looks like a jacked up Skeletor!
I just paused the video and jumped in the comment section. IGN had some of the shittiest reviews but you can always rely on the comment section.
@@thelegend27yes15 Same... But I brought it on Steam a few days ago for £5 XD, I managed to get a refund though because I saw it in my library before I started playing (I was saving it for a stream)
Why do you trust the comment section?
How tf is the story dumb I personally loved the story in this game!!
ign is just full of retards who give call of duty a 10 out of 10 I personally like angry joe to review games from a more down to earth perspective.
+Xavier Brock They call God of War's story good, so it shows their intelligence (or lack thereof) lmao.
+Xavier Brock the story is actually dumb and full of cliches m8 :mah revange mah brother
+Jake Reese You know that no Call Of Duty has ever gotten a 10/10 right? Everyone who uses that argument just sounds retarded.
+Xavier Brock the story is linear. I think - the developers had no time to do more. Because the first two worlds - are very large and have many interesting things and places. But the world of angels - is less, and the least of the worlds - is the demon`s world (only an hour I spent to pass it threw) =)
Well, the story is not bad, but ending is very predictable. As such there is no intrigue, only - purpose)
Dumb story... Sure, IGN.
Inb4 new CoD gets 10/10 lmao
Cod doesn't rely on its story u dumbass, honestly this anti cod circlejerk is annoying
hahaha!! i was a bit annoyed at the reviwer's coment.
cod-hate is there for a reason. we all used to love the single players stories. used to.
Well it hasn't had anything else to rely on since Modern Warfare 2, so why stop the circlejerk?
"Cod doesn't rely on its story" I mean, it really should; or else it's just bad writing. Game play wise it really died after Black Ops 2. So now what are you left with?
definitely an underrated game...the soundtrack is A-MAZING!!
STARPHROST amazin
Yes its amazing, the composer is Jesper Kyd , he made music for the Assassins creed games which also has amazing OST.
@@faheemsaiyed8094 I recognized some samples he used in his music such as the female voices.
Dude the crowfather (while death and war is fighting) soundtrack is one of the best ever in gaming!!
This game is a solid 9/10, one of last gen's most underrated games, from the artstyle, soundtrack, combat and loot progression, this game is one of the better action RPGs to date.
Never found any other like this with the same combat story and rpg elements
@@Gaiya94 kingdom of amalur, u can try
If this sales good. I hope they consider making Darksiders 3.
I hope so too
That would be amazing:)
Darksiders 3 has already been confirmed by whom i believe was the owner of nordic games in a small interview, its now just that we dont know when its coming out
+Veer Pal Along with Red Faction and _MX vs. ATV_ not to mention the THQ brand itself.
+Punk Hazard would be sad if we didn't get all the horsemen storys :(
The soundtrack of this game is amazing, every dungeon or every enemy you encounter the soundtrack changes dramatically according to each encounter, one second you are figuring out where to go next and the soundtrack is calm but misterious. Next thing you know, you find a mini-boss and it's like you are fighting the last boss of the game it really pumps you up for the fight
the first thing that made me replay it after that it failed to pick my interest 2 years ago. soundtracks are epic
Really, IGN? calling it a dumb story makes me think you just couldn't wrap your minds around it. it's an amazing story, maybe do research on darksiders 1 before judging the story. solid 9 for the entire franchise. FRANCHISE
Its their opinion, just cause you like the story that doesnt mean it is one. Im not saying youre wrong, ive never player played the game, but dont say someone elses opinion is wrong because you disagree or "cant wrap your mind around" the fact that others have opinions :)
The Arrow go play the game, then come back to talk to me
"Dumb story"
Wow. Very professional. Much journalism.
It's a video game review...
@@Arian545 And?
The story is dumb? This reviewer has got to sharpen his mind. And he did not even mention the music? The score is fantastic and the story is fascinating. Hell these reviewers will give Call of duty high praise for the story even though most of them are predictable plots.
they should have done both games...seriously...
+PrimeVinyl yea that would have made this worth it, do both and bundle them for the same price.
they announced they are finally doing the first game. calling it darksiders warmaster edition
+Cheeky Jester do u know when its comes!
+Flame Breakz October 28th for $20
done. $20 too
Who's also here because this game is going to be free for PS+ users !
iV1rus0 me XD
me
Me I wanted to see if is with downloaded
"Dumb story." Sure, if you have no taste.
Straight up. The story of the horsemen is nothing short of epic and creative. I’m playing it again now - 8 years later :)
the story is dumb? ok IGN name 5 games that are about the 4 horsemen. destiny's 4th horseman gun doesn't count.
april wraley lol
Kirby dreamland, super paper mario, horse simulator!!
But honestly how does being about the 4 horsemen inoculate it from being dumb? Looks pretty dumb.
Billy Overton It makes it unique but doesn't give it a pass so it's a damn good thing that it doesn't need that pass.
Lmao
How would that disprove them?
They said the story is dumb, that does not mean it can't be original, those are not mutually exclusive
Now I remember why I don't ever go to IGN "The PS4 and Xbox One versions are the best way to do so". And shit, the old review claimed it had sub-par graphics which is literally horseshit.
I'm beginning to think that the reviewer didn't even play this game, honestly. It's NOT 60fps - it even goes below 30 at times.
+Man Of Leisure I have never played Bloodborne, but most of the gameplay I've seen uses almost nothing resembling spells. What kind are there?
+EuroTrasho Productions LIE GN lieing about reviews that's preposterous!
I demand a full apology from you sir!
Can someone explain to me why the "story is dumb"
Thats IGN for ya
the end of the story comes way too fast (you can feel thq was already struggling at that time in my opinion) and just doesn't feel right. until that point I thought it was pretty good...
+esbimbamjoh yeah the ending was a let down tbh. overall it was a solid game though.
+Dreak Gard because he never ever played a Darksiders game just like Meghan Sullivan pretends to be a Final Fantasy and jrpgs fan
+Dreak Gard And how is Death an angsty teenager? He's a being well aware of his own position of power within the cosmic food chain, yet not above showing gratitude and respect where it';s due. Someone whose duties and experiences have granted him a lovely sense of sarcasm and timely sense of humor, while acknowledging when it's time to get serious.
At least, this is the image the game left on me.
Epic game!! Just finished it for the first time!! Today's developers can learn from this game!
The story is dumb? Is this supposed to be a serious review or just someone giving their "dumb" opinion?
So wait, let me get this straight, games that are remastered and get the exact same treatment as this game did get higher scores then their original versions yet this gem of a game remains the same even after all the improvements? Ign should just stop reviewing games or get an actual reviewer
A game might not age well though. Especially a game that doesn't bring any original ideas, as they say.
Keeping the same score makes sense to me
+ReelsChannel While it doesn't bring any orginal ideas and mechanics, the setting is 100% original and it's an almost perfect mesh of LoZ and GoW. This is the only game that I have seen attempt that. That wasbrefreshing.
+Vanpyro Gaming +1 so many people say it's just borrowing from GoW LoZ DMC etc. but I have yet to see another game do that, it actually makes Darksiders really unique and interesting to play.
@@reelschannel7782 problem is darksiders 2 has aged well, combat is quick and fluid. the visuals are still vibrant. and the fact the game got improvements, means it should have gone up to an 8.0 or even an 8.5.
the most underrated franchise of all time along with Yakuza. must play
"The story is pretty dumb and relies too heavily on a teenage angst of death and his brothers" - Hahahaha... No comment.
"DUMB STORY" ?!!! seriously ?!!!!
Admittedly all this happened because War was trigger happy. It doesn't make much sense aside from the classic mythology that they are the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and this entire second game is based around Death trying to fix his brother's senseless actions. Maybe the plotholes will be filled with DSIII and DSIV with the stories of Strife and Fury, if those ever get released :(
+Frederick X. Well war wasn't really "trigger happy" more like he did what he supposed to do since the COUNCIL summoned him and pretend that they didn't so they can pin the blame on him.
War is always "Trigger Happy", because he is WAR!
Frederick X. War wasn't trigger happy. He was summoned because someone had broken one of the seals then tried for treason by the council leading him to go on a revenge quest to prove his innocence.
I think we all know why we are here today.
is it worth 5 dollars though XD That's the question. I have it for 360 but my power brick went south and I couldn't justify buying another brick for one game
scratch that 2.99 not 5 dollars
+Joaquin Cortez i bought it on the steam sale. it isn't worth it. it's almost unplayable on pc.
HellBringer what do you mean who cares? Tyler martin and Joquin ovbiously do. They are here because the game is cheap on steam. 90% of junk? Steam has indies and tripple a alike nobody forces you to buy any. I agree with the monopoly part, that's never good. But its also the developers fault. I myself have a steam and gog account. And yeah they are pretty incopetent. I have experienced many glitches myself, although non as severe as yours.
This game is a solid 9/10 for me. Don't care what IGN says.
This game is the very epitome of the word "epic" Still one of my personal faves.
I've played through it 8 times...
This is my all time favorite game...it's a masterpiece.....IMO of course
Dumb story and no original ideas? Really? As opposed to the super intelligent story and the vast amount of original ideas of any of the God of War games? Srsly people, biased much?
This particular reviewer doesn't like any of the GOW stories either, which he's called on numerous occasions silly.
A 7.5 ?! Are they insane ?! ... This game is amazing and still holds up today ... Great gameplay .. Good graphics ( Its a little like a grown up comic style but that was intended ) great artwork ... And don't even get me started on that amazing soundtrack by Jesper Kydd ... Whats the matter IGN ? Didn't VIGIL give you guys enough money for a more positive review?! Wtf ? !
ign only cares about triple a developers such as the ones that produce the same shitty cod game every year
IGN has bogus reviews steels reviews and footage from other RUclips reviews as well as it’s been proven they don’t play the games they review it’s all for show
One of the few games I bothered playing twice on the original version, I have no idea what these guys are talking about. 9/10
I was always planning to eventually get this for the 360 sometime next year, but since I want DS3 and the devs really need the funds, I'm gonna just buy this definitive version for whatever price it costs and support the devs. The bigger the budget, the better DS3 will become.
IGN - "Not COD" 7.5
Who is here after PlayStation announced it as a psn free game
I loved it on PS3.
I could buy it again to show i want Darksiders 3
They already confirmed Darksiders 3. Well one of the people who work at Nordic Games
+gamerprince1999 Any tomeframe given for its release?
+Vanpyro Gaming No all I read was that they wanted to get spotlight on the series with the re-releases for a Darksiders 3
gamerprince1999 Nordic is now THQ Nordic.
+Vanpyro Gaming Yeah
I bet it would score 8.5 if it was a Nintendo exclusive
1.) Why is the story Dumb?
2.) Runs at 30 fps
3.) Really even with the improvements (which aren't vast I'll grant you but are still improvements) you gave the game the exact same score? I mean bump it to a 7.7 or something.
i have to say i am thinking on the same lines as you. he blatantly calls them improvements, then gives it the same rating. then he is using the story, which he calls dumb and it's not. i mean seriously they were not redoing the game from ground up, the story is the same. and they also gave all dlc. so obviously it should remain a 7.5 even tho it is obviously had work done on it.
I forgot how amazing the soundtrack was. The game is free for plus members now. Don't skip out on this amazing game.
Darksiders have a GREAT lore, the story arcs are 10/10 and Death is the meaning of playing as the boss
any one who think DS 2 have a dull story have zero understanding about storytelling
I just completed this game and what a great game it was. It also looks great on max settings at 1440p. I bought it for £3. Bargain of the year!
Dumb story?? Yeah, right
after i beat the game i stuck around for 20 more hours getting items and testing different builds. attack speed life steal is my favorite. but a full crit build is also fun. lots of ways to play the game. glad i played it when it was free on 360
Ethen I realized everyone is already ripping them a new one for calling this MASTER PIECE dumb, way to go ign
the artstyle is superb, nothing out of place in each in every world.
Ive beat the game twice and im working on the third time
It's a fantastic game. very underrated. I hope that the company works on a third game
...about that 😕
Your wish is my command
Yeah good research the game runs at 30 not 60 fps on ps4 /xbox one
The Original Company went bust "THQ" Then "Nordic Games" acquired the defunct publisher's trademark and will use it to publish "THQ" games. So this leads me to believe ...... This remaster was made for two reasons!
1: To accumulate enough money to start production on the third-installment (If they haven't already + Allowing Next Gen owners to be aware of its Meir existence)
2: To seek genuine analytical data of sales and interest, this is due to this game being one of the highest pirated copied games of 2012.
This is purely a business strategy, if you ask me its reasons like this why remasters are necessary! not like companies such as "Capcom" the makers of the video game "Resident Evil" .. They have remastered the original game more times than i care to mention.
P.S I hated this game, Loved the first one, look forward to the third.
best version of the game... here I am playing it on PC at 4096x2160 60fps...
well aren't you a little special snowflake :$
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Can anyone sub to my channel ill sub back!!!
It must be great achieving those settings on a $400 PC, oh wait....
what do you want a metal
Waiting for the 3rd review.
If you give this game a 7 than I'm done with your reviews because this series deserves at least 9.
it's free now on EpicGames Launcher
Who else got in free on Epic first day of 2020?
Who's here to see if its worth downloading for free on psplus next month
I loved the first one, I was in a coma for the majority of 2012 so I missed out on it now I am excited to pick it up and play it.....
having said that fallout 4
i know i don't know you but glad to here you got out that coma
***** *Looks away while so many lense flares flash all over the scree*
***** Omg seriously? you respond to normal comments like that? how do you respond to death threats?
Hano 88 fell off the house, it wasn't as bad as I made it sound like I walked away with zero brain injury
This is an amazing game. One of my favorites of last gen, if you haven't played it, BUY THIS! In fact Im thinking of buying it again even though I already have it on PC. As far as the story complaints, way better than any God of War game, they complain about Death's angst, but Kratos is literally the most emo badass in gaming history, he gets pissed at the gods for killing his family when HE killed his family, and he just constantly goes on a path of vengeance with no meaning of depth behind it lmao. Death at least has a real objective here and the ending is a damn good cliffhanger, too good IMO since we'll probably never see the 3rd game.
this aged terribly
I personally liked the story and as others have said the OST is amazing as well. A review is an opinion piece so im not gonna be upset by it though. I love this game and thats all i care about haha
Amazing game. Shitty review. This guy didn't even mentioned soundtrack. Solid 9 for sure.
"Dumb story".
A classic for one of the most hated ign reviews
I enjoyed this game initially, but it got a bit repetitive. It seemed like every quest was 'go here, get three of these, come back and repeat'. Great story (not dumb) and combat though. Not dumb
THAT BEING SAID..am here because ps plus games december 2017.
this game looks amazing on the steam deck
lack of puzzle....really????? this one had the best puzzles in the series and some of the best in any game ive played.
Got every achievement on this game for 360 except for reaching death to level 30 because that required playing through the entire story 2 times. Amazing game and so much to do with upgraded possessed scythes. The game has so much to it that they don't show here.
Darksiders 1 War and 2 Death editions are on sale as a bundle for 19 bucks on PSN store FYI
subpart graphics? the game looked amazing lol. artstyle is just eye striking
Got the game right now and for me it still looks amazing.
I enjoyed this game every second of it every bit of it..the soundtrack through the game was enchanting and gave life to the moment. I regret watching IGN reviews and tired of seeing all haters on this beautiful game
Nordic games, teased about an action adventure game, coming to Wii U.
I think it might be a dual re-release of the first DarkSiders game for both PS4,Xone and Wii U.
Im still frustrated that reviewers are bashing it for zelda like dungeons. Its not like all other games are entirely unique. Halo/cod/battlefield/titanfall/battlefront...the list goes on. Make it a negative if they tried to copy and failed, this is a successful merging of mechanics.
The story is one of its best features, how is the story dumb what the hell
it's not 60 fps..?
Should I buy this? I played Darksiders 1 and enjoyed it but when I picked up darksiders 2 I only played for like a couple minutes and never really tried to continue. I was younger and impatient so should I get it now for my ps4?
Still the best darksiders in my opinion
Agreed. I'm not liking 3 so far
You didn't even mention that it has one of the best soundtracks ever made for a game.
Let's hope it sells well they need all the money for Darksiders 3 Noric games are only a small dev unlike THQ.
I bought this today because I never finished it on Xbox 360. Can't wait to get back into the action.
You only reviewed Console Versions and complained about Graphics ? Rofl.
I bought the first Darksiders II and I loved it, but I didn't get the chance to get very far, because my PS3 got the yellow light and my files were erased. So continuing the game, plus other games, new games, plus college, I never got to finish it. I traded the game in, along with the majority of my PS3 games that I didn't think I'd ever finish, or just had no interest, and I regretted it.....So today in EB games I came across a copy of the deathinitive edition, and bought it instantly, and now I'm really looking forward to finishing this game :D
Wow this looks so much better... And we have a PS4 too... But my brother only has the PS3 version... Gonna miss all the DLC and stuff when I start playing ;-;
If they make a sequel, couple things:
1. Get somebody to run continuity! There are dungeons in #2 that have windows facing terrain that according to map shouldn't be there(Foundry, Death-grip room, wheres the front of the foundry?).
2. When designing levels that are around places that people work, don't start with the puzzle and build the workplace around it(looking at you forge-lands with ridiculous revolving walls that serve no purpose in Maker Buildings)
3. Please no immortal 9 ft tall humans in DLC(Death is about the same height as War, compare that to the Hunter, Also didn't the Apocalypse happen like 100 years or so ago? Why does he look like hes late 30's early 40's?)
4. There are plenty of options for enemies that do not revolve around skeletons or enemies that shatter when struck(for example theirs the maker model for Karn that could've been re-purposed as a Corrupted Maker).
5. Enemies should match the threat there appearance and description dictates.(Earth sure is dangerous if your not War)
6.If you make the player able to run up walls and do crazy momentum surges over posts sticking out of walls, consider that it looks really stupid when the same player has issues with fences, slightly higher ledges, a climbable ledge that because you approached the stone side cannot be climbed, can-climb-vines-but can't-climb-gears, and finally: can wall run on smooth wet surfaces, but cannot run on rough dry ones.
7. Wicked is Good. K.
TEA TIME!
Got it from PS+ and Jesus this game is a masterpiece.
Played this game on PS4, it was fun and beautyfull. Loved the combat and puzzles. It felt you were in a world, just wating to be discovered. Horific yet beautyfull. Defently underated game. Should be a 8 or 9 as people said.
I hate how so many games are criticized for having few original ideas but then games like Shovel Knight come around and receive critical acclaim. A game that literally took all of its ideas from classic NES and SNES titles. Oh, and also some Dark Souls.
This game was great even back on the PS3. I dont know what jaded approach IGN has and why every game has to be a groundbreaking revolution in mechanics, but the game was and still is great and I dont think the remaster was a bad idea either
I'm thinking about getting this on ps4 today
I do not get why you would call the story dumb. Story is an original idea that no one is ever really done "already came out and the only thing that should be talked about in this review is how the game has improved and what it did not improve upon. The story is at least decent that's all you can ask for. Putting a number on the review is out dated . the only thing people should really care about is whether or not a game works and what it has improved upon and what does not work.
I'm gonna buy this, even though i already have the original on PS3. Half the reason because of the few upgrades, but the other half because this is ME voting for a Darksiders 3. And the game isn't that expensive anyway.
love 'hack n slash' type games, GoW, DmC etc but this is my favourite, played the original 3 years ago & when the new edition was being made I couldn't wait to get it & beat it again. hopefully a Darksiders 3 gets the go ahead to be made.
i never played it when it first came out but i picked up Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition last night or the $9 on psn for the black friday sale and it's pretty fun..
and yet they give Call of duty a 9.0
This remaster is completely unnecessary.
+alex not for me and others. I actually loved this game on m last gen, and iam glad they are bringing It back to the new gen.
+alex Well i see you don't keep up ? Darksiders 2 got sold after THQ whent bust the IP in now owned by Nordic sadly there a small dev and unlike THQ have not got the cash for a big budget (they said it them selfs the budget on Darksiders 2 80 million i think, is way out off there league). So basically this is them trying to make money on there new IP they own.
Now if it's because there trying to milk people they will sell the DLC seprate you no like THQ has a season pass for the game but it didn't included all the DLC.
+alex It's a way to not only sell more copies of the games but to promote the brand name. Darksiders is a very underrated series which is why this game as a RE-RELEASE, not as a remaster, for PS4/XBONE is necessary to get it's name out there.
Why cause you say so?
Not if you bought the franchise and want to make a profit.
Bashing this game for not being original is a bit redundant to me. God of War was basically Devil May Cry with a Greek mythos skin. I can also say I prefer this over Zelda.
we gave it a 7.5 the first time around, so now that it has more content, runs smoother, etc, and is better than the previous version, we're still gonna give it a 7.5, makes sense
Ign is the only outlet i've heard who said the story was dumb. I personally loved the story and i always exhaust all the dialogue options because i think the story and world are so engrossing
I read an interview that said the ps4 version was running at 60 but they locked it to keep parity between consoles.
IGN logic:
save the princess: 10/10 great story.
save world and clear your brothers name : 7.5/10 : dumb story.
its all opinion.... i enjoyed the story, the beginning stage as well as the rest of them were absolutely beautiful, and the entire thing was challenging yet very fun. i expect this game is one of the many exciting titles for both systems on both generations