Darksiders is a third-person, single player
action/adventure game inspired by the characters, themes and mythology
of the apocalypse and the battle of Armageddon described by the Book of
Revelation. But this modern interpretation is not your run of the mill
Sunday school stroll through the New Testament. In the game players take
on the role of "War," one of the dread Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
But things are not as they were.
Once the unstoppable and just
wielder of divine retribution, War is now reduced in stature and cast
out amongst the ruined lands of the Earth that he himself devastated.
All that remains is the search for the truth behind his betrayal and the
survival of its consequences.
The Story
Deceived by
the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world,
War - the first Horseman of the Apocalypse - stands accused of breaking
the sacred law by inciting a war between heaven and hell. Dishonored
and stripped of his powers, War must return to Earth to search for the
truth and punish those responsible. But there is no clear definition of
good and evil in this tale. Hunted by a vengeful group of angels, War
must take on the forces of Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very
demons he hunts, and journey across the ravaged remains of the Earth on
his quest for vindication. But the answers he seeks will reveal a deep
conspiracy in which War will find, and have to resign himself to the
reality that although once the hand of God, he is just a pawn in the
eternal battle between heaven and hell.
Gameplay
A mix
of exploration and fast-paced action gameplay, Darksiders is based on
nonlinear play situations. That means that as War slowly regains his
previous powers of destruction and carnage in order to continue his
search for the origins and reasons for his betrayal, players will be
able to backtrack to areas and scenarios that they may have left
unexplored upon first discovery. Almost all areas of the game can be
explored and some of the things players will find as they do so are
treasure chests, health chests, and bonus life points, etc. The ability
to go back and explore areas is important, especially as the game
progresses and War finds himself up against enemies whose defeat require
special skills and/or weaponry.
As for combat gameplay,
Darksiders features a variety of weapons--including blades and
firearms--that can be used in combo moves or in single strikes. Some of
these can be charged up for quick, but devastating attacks on enemies
and all can be arranged on your controller's D-pad for easy and
preferred access. Additional gameplay elements include the
ability/necessity to fight from the back of your mount, Ruin, and the
collection of the souls in the form of glowing orbs that fall to the
ground as enemies are dispatched. The latter can be used to level up War
with new items and abilities.
Varied Characters and Environments
Although
players take on the imposing role or War, Darksiders also contains a
wide variety of equally intriguing and sometimes frightening characters.
These include: an assortment of vengeful angels; demons, such as "the
Jailer" whose body is made up of the remains of countless cadavers; a
bestiary of wicked and vile creatures created to bolster the armies of
hell on Earth; and Ruin, the trusty steed of War. Gameplay environments
players will experience are equally varied, and include areas both
underground and on the surface, that call to mind both familiar, if
ruined modern urban environments, as well as ones seemingly pulled from
the nightmarish scenes of the biblical apocalypse.
Features
- Apocalyptic
Power of War - Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and
supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way.
- Extreme
Arsenal - Wield a devastating arsenal of angelic, demonic, and Earthly
weapons, and blaze a trail of destruction atop Ruin, War's fiery phantom
steed.
- Epic Quest - Battle across the wastelands and
demon-infested dungeons of the decimated Earth in your quest for
vengeance and redemption.
- Character Progression - Uncover
powerful ancient relics, upgrade your weapons, unlock new abilities, and
customize your gameplay style.
- Battle Heaven and Hell - Battle against all who stand in your way—from war-weary angelic forces to hell's hideous demon hordes.
- Weapons and Gear - Darksiders features an extensive arsenal and inventory of weapons and gear.
Varied
Play Environments - Players will fight through varied environments,
including those above and underground, and modern and nightmarishly
mythical in design.
- PlayStation Network - Although a single
player game, Darksiders features PlayStation Network Trophy support and
other features to heighten the gameplay experience.
Specifications:
*** Note: Works in all Countries. The PS3 console is Region Free for Games ***
- Platform: Playstation 3
- Format: Region Free, will work on NTSC or PAL consoles
- Rating: Mature
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