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Darksiders 2 goes beyond with DEATH
posted by CptnCommamdo (MORENO VALLEY, CA) Aug 13, 2012
Member since Sep 2011
7 out of 12 gamers (58%) found this review helpful
Darksiders 2 the sequel to 2010's Darksiders goes beyond with DEATH. Developed by Vigil Games & Published by THQ Darksiders 2 follows the exploits of DEATH, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a weaving tale that runs parallel to the events in the Original Darksiders game. While plenty of games are set in an apocalyptic wasteland, not many will let you participate in the actual End of the World. Influenced by games like God of War & Legend of Zelda, Darksiders offers an expansive world to explore, with satisfying combat & intriguing puzzles to solve peppered throughout. It lacks Story, but Gameplay will keep you busy. Sound Design is somewhat awesome. Controls are a bit off, Art Design has improved but will likely see Screen Tearing like in the 1st. Puzzles are challenging & has that lenghty single-player campaign you desire. While Darksiders was not innovative by any stretch of the imagination, Darksiders 2 feels fresh with new ideas & areas. If you played Darksiders & couldn't get enough of the action & adventure then you're gonna love Darksiders 2. Darksiders 2 gets an 8 out of 10.
Like the First One? You'll like this one more.
posted by LIQUIDFX00 (BIRMINGHAM, AL) Aug 14, 2012
Member since Feb 2012
3 out of 8 gamers (38%) found this review helpful
This is just one of those games that are great. If you don't know what it about, you play Death. It is an action game with RPG elements. Rent it and I bet you will end up renting the first one if you haven't played it already.
Darksiders 2: the open world RPG
posted by dfloss721 (GRAYSLAKE, IL) Aug 31, 2012
Member since Jun 2007
1 out of 3 gamers (33%) found this review helpful
Rarely do you see games improve so much over the previous titles, but Darksiders 2 is better on every front over the original. Expect much more depth, replayability, looting, and the epic Zelda like puzzles you'd expect.
The huge difference here is that D2 is like a mini Skyrim. They added a ton of looting to the game. You'll find tons of treasure, armor & arms, perks, and accessories. You're constantly upgrading/selling/trading, etc. and can even fast travel to & from dungeons to sell and upgrade your arsenal.
Once you start progressing, you realize that it's a pretty big open world. Death can ride his trusty steed and explore the various lands, open new areas, and find secrets. I loved the exploration aspects added here, giving you the addictive feel of games like Skyrim and Borderlands where you always want the next best piece of armor or weapon.
D2 still impressed me with mind-bending puzzles, and even mixed in some Portal-like weapons to freshen up the dungeons. Expect multi-level dungeons, finding a new gadget to get to the next part, getting lost, and using your brain power. You'll need to be creative to use your tools and beat the dungeons and bosses.
Death is also much faster, quicker, and better overall as a fighter. He's got way cooler weapons and armor, and his skill tree is pretty darn sick. The 2 skill trees focus on either upgrading your moves list, or upgrading your basic skillset and summons. You can summon crazy birds or ghouls who fight beside you, unlock crazy over-the-top moves, and use your skill points to upgrade each skill up to 3 different times, adding new perks. So each person will have their own unique character and moves.
D2 is almost a perfect single player experience. I think this can stand on par with Sony's God of War any day and I'm actually working on my game+ 2nd playthrough. This is a MUST RENT.
Milt Drucker
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The huge difference here is that D2 is like a mini Skyrim. They added a ton of looting to the game. You'll find tons of treasure, armor & arms, perks, and accessories. You're constantly upgrading/selling/trading, etc. and can even fast travel to & from dungeons to sell and upgrade your arsenal.
Once you start progressing, you realize that it's a pretty big open world. Death can ride his trusty steed and explore the various lands, open new areas, and find secrets. I loved the exploration aspects added here, giving you the addictive feel of games like Skyrim and Borderlands where you always want the next best piece of armor or weapon.
D2 still impressed me with mind-bending puzzles, and even mixed in some Portal-like weapons to freshen up the dungeons. Expect multi-level dungeons, finding a new gadget to get to the next part, getting lost, and using your brain power. You'll need to be creative to use your tools and beat the dungeons and bosses.
Death is also much faster, quicker, and better overall as a fighter. He's got way cooler weapons and armor, and his skill tree is pretty darn sick. The 2 skill trees focus on either upgrading your moves list, or upgrading your basic skillset and summons. You can summon crazy birds or ghouls who fight beside you, unlock crazy over-the-top moves, and use your skill points to upgrade each skill up to 3 different times, adding new perks. So each person will have their own unique character and moves.
D2 is almost a perfect single player experience. I think this can stand on par with Sony's God of War any day and I'm actually working on my game+ 2nd playthrough. This is a MUST RENT.
Milt Drucker
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