Darksiders has always been one of those properties that has had a niche yet passionate fanbase. Both the first and second game promised an epic four-game-long story with strategic gameplay, where fans would get to play as each of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse caught in the middle of the struggle between Heaven and Hell. But after THQ filed for bankruptcy in 2013, all hope seemed lost for the franchise to see a conclusion. Enter: Darksiders 3.
From THQ Nordic, Darksiders 3 delivers what was promised to fans in spades. A fun hack and slash with all of the strategy of timed dodges and attacks, leveling up, and melodrama that we have all come to expect. But by sporting some frustrating game issues that seem like a relic from the past, is it the epic that we were promised or is it the apocalypse that we feared?
Act III: What Did I Miss? – Story
Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly if you are familiar with the franchise), you can boot up Darksiders 3 for the first time with barely any knowledge of the previous games and still have a great time. All three games take place at about the same time in the story. All of the games are played from the perspective of the different Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
THE GOOD It’s back! It’s actually back! Many weapon choices and you will actually use them! Strategy imbued into traditional hack and slash formula Really fun and challenging boss fights Nostalgic gameplay
- THE BAD
- So……………….much……………………loading……………..
Monotonous level design with reused assets
- 7.5
- Good
Review Summary
Darksiders 3 is a retrostyle hack and slash that changes up the gameplay just enough to not get dull. The strategy and challenge involved with the boss encounters can be both fun and frustrating. However, the constant and lengthy load times can kill the buzz of an otherwise terrific game.
