Darksiders
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| Darksiders | |
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| 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 release | Darksiders January 5, 2010 |
| Latest release | Darksiders: Warmastered Edition May 23, 2017 |
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
| 2010 | Darksiders |
|---|---|
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | Darksiders II |
| 2013 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition |
| 2016 | Darksiders: Warmastered Edition |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | Darksiders III |
Darksiders (2010)
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.
Darksiders II (2012)
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.
Darksiders III (2018)
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.[1]
Gameplay
Whilst the basis of the franchise is a hack-and-slash type series, each one of the protagonists have a unique play-style. 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.
Related media
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.[2]
Reception
The games have received positive reviews from critics and fans alike.
References
- ^ Pearce, Alanah (May 2, 2017). "Darksiders 3 Announced - IGN First". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
- ^ Garratt, Patrick. "Hollywood interested in Darksiders, confirms Madureira". VG247.
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