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{{Main article|Darksiders (video game)}}
{{Main article|Darksiders (video game)}}
The first installment in the franchise, ''Darksiders'' released in 2010 for [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], and [[Microsoft Windows]]. Originally set in modern day, a war breaks out between [[Heaven]] and [[Hell]]. War, one of the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]] finds himself on Earth in the midst of the battle. After War is killed in the battle, the Charred Council blame him for destroying the balance and starting the apocalypse. War vows to find the one truly responsible, so he is sent back to Earth, where 100-years have passed, in his search to find them.
The first installment in the franchise, ''Darksiders'' released in 2010 for [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], and [[Microsoft Windows]]. Originally set in modern day, a war breaks out between [[Heaven]] and [[Hell]]. War, one of the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]] finds himself on Earth in the midst of the battle. After War is killed in the battle, the Charred Council blame him for destroying the balance and starting the apocalypse. War vows to find the one truly responsible, so he is sent back to Earth, where 100-years have passed, in his search to find them.

An enhanced version, titled ''Darksiders: Warmastered Edition'', published by [[Nordic Games]], was released on November 22, 2016 for [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]], on November 29 for [[Microsoft Windows]], and on May 23, 2017 for [[Wii U]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamereactor.se/nyheter/394783/Darksiders+Warmastered+Edition+forsenas/|title=Gamereactor Sverige|website=www.gamereactor.se|access-date=2016-11-15}}</ref>


===Darksiders II (2012)===
===Darksiders II (2012)===
{{Main article|Darksiders II}}
{{Main article|Darksiders II}}
The second installment in the franchise set parallel with the first game, ''Darksiders II'' released in 2012 for [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], and [[Microsoft Windows]], this time with the protagonist as Death, the second of the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]]. Believing his brother War is innocent in his crimes, Death sets out to erase the crime War was blamed for as well as to try and resurrect mankind.
The second installment in the franchise set parallel with the first game, ''Darksiders II'' released in 2012 for [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], and [[Microsoft Windows]], this time with the protagonist as Death, the second of the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]]. Believing his brother War is innocent in his crimes, Death sets out to erase the crime War was blamed for as well as to try and resurrect mankind.

An enhanced version, titled ''Darksiders II: The Deathinitive Edition'', was released on October 27, 2015 for [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]], and on November 5 for [[Microsoft Windows]]. It was published by [[Nordic Games]], who had acquired the rights to the ''Darksiders'' franchise following the bankruptcy of [[THQ]].


===Darksiders III (2018)===
===Darksiders III (2018)===

Revision as of 18:03, 3 May 2017

This article is about the video game series. For the first game in the series, see Darksiders (video game).

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Darksiders
Developer(s)Vigil Games (2010–2012)
Gunfire Games (2015-present)
Publisher(s)THQ (2010–2012)
THQ Nordic (2015-present)
Platform(s)Xbox 360
Xbox One
Playstation 3
Playstation 4
Microsoft Windows
Wii U
Linux
First releaseDarksiders
January 5, 2010
Latest releaseDarksiders: Warmastered Edition
November 29, 2016

Darksiders is an action role-playing hack and slash video game franchise created by Vigil Games, though is now developed by Gunfire Games, who consist of some of the original members of Vigil. The series is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth, where mankind is now extinct and angels and demons battle for the worlds control. Among them are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the last of the Nephilim who are tasked to bring balance to order.

Games

Release timeline
2010Darksiders
2011
2012Darksiders II
2013
2014
2015Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
2016Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
2017
2018Darksiders III

Darksiders (2010)

Main article: Darksiders (video game)

The first installment in the franchise, Darksiders released in 2010 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows. Originally set in modern day, a war breaks out between Heaven and Hell. War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse finds himself on Earth in the midst of the battle. After War is killed in the battle, the Charred Council blame him for destroying the balance and starting the apocalypse. War vows to find the one truly responsible, so he is sent back to Earth, where 100-years have passed, in his search to find them.

An enhanced version, titled Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, published by Nordic Games, was released on November 22, 2016 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, on November 29 for Microsoft Windows, and on May 23, 2017 for Wii U.[1]

Darksiders II (2012)

Main article: Darksiders II

The second installment in the franchise set parallel with the first game, Darksiders II released in 2012 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows, this time with the protagonist as Death, the second of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Believing his brother War is innocent in his crimes, Death sets out to erase the crime War was blamed for as well as to try and resurrect mankind.

An enhanced version, titled Darksiders II: The Deathinitive Edition, was released on October 27, 2015 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and on November 5 for Microsoft Windows. It was published by Nordic Games, who had acquired the rights to the Darksiders franchise following the bankruptcy of THQ.

Darksiders III (2018)

Main article: Darksiders III

The upcoming third installment in the franchise and parallel sequel to its predecessors, Darksiders III is due for release sometime in late 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. The player takes on the role of Fury, the third of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Again set parallel with the first two games, Fury is sent on a quest to destroy all of the Seven Deadly Sins.[2]

Gameplay

The Darksiders games feature an action role-playing hack and slash style of gameplay. Players take control of one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, from a third-person perspective, each of which offer unique play styles and equipment. In the first game, War's method of fighting is using a two-handed signature sword named Chaoseater, though throughout the game the player can equip various other items including a Scythe and a revolver. In Darksiders II, Death uses two scythes as his signature weapon, and in Darksiders III, Fury uses a whip and magic to tear down her enemies.

Despite this, the general gameplay among the games are similar, with players having an open world to explore, having to solve various puzzles to help them progress. Players can find chests which contain souls of the dead which they can use to buy various items and upgrades. The game has a small emphasis on boss fights, where players need to learn their weak point in order to do vast amounts of damage. Players can also explore the open world by using the protagonists own horses, War's being named Ruin and Death's being named Despair.

Darksiders creator Joe Madureira expressed interest in a possible comic book series and film adaptation for the series. Madureira had been reportedly working on a screenplay, which he intended to sell its rights to a Hollywood studio.[3]

Reception

The games have received positive reviews from critics and fans alike.

References

  1. ^ "Gamereactor Sverige". www.gamereactor.se. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  2. ^ Pearce, Alanah (May 2, 2017). "Darksiders 3 Announced - IGN First". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  3. ^ Garratt, Patrick. "Hollywood interested in Darksiders, confirms Madureira". VG247.
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