What Is Darksiders 2?
Darksiders 2 is an action game about becoming Death (one of the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse) on an epic quest to prove his brother’s innocence while undoing the Earth’s total destruction. It is a standalone sequel to Darksiders 1 and can be enjoyed without having played the first game.
Darksiders 2 is an action game about becoming Death
Players battle magical and undead foes across fantasy realms while collecting power ups that grant new abilities. The abilities help Death traverse new locations and complete the game’s many dungeon rooms and puzzles.
Overall, Darksiders 2 focuses on fun action-oriented gameplay and includes role playing mechanics such as completing quests, acquiring new gear and weapons, along with character progression and unlockable skills.
Darksiders 2 Release Date
Darksiders 2 released on August 14th, 2012 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows PC. The Nintendo Wii U version launched alongside the console on November 18th, 2012.
Darksiders 2 released on August 14th, 2012
A definitive edition of the game with upgraded visuals and performance (called Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition) released on October 27th, 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The definitive version released for Nintendo Switch on August 30th, 2019.
Why Darksiders 2 Is A Bucket List Game
Darksiders 2 is a satisfying mix of action combat and puzzle-laden exploration.
The game pays homage to 3D iterations in the Legend of Zelda series and is all the better for it: dungeons, enemies, and treasure chest can always be found just around the corner, which makes for an exhilarating play experience.
This is one post-apocalyptic fantasy game you don’t want to miss!
- Action-oriented gameplay
- Epic story
- A bunch of loot, weapons, and armor to collect
- Well-developed fantasy setting
- High Replay Value
What System Is Darksiders 2 On? Where Can You Play It?
In total, Darksiders 2 is available to play on 9 consoles. The game can be purchased and played on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows PC, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch or via backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.
Darksiders 2 is available to play on 9 consoles.
Where To Play Darksiders 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Wii U
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Windows PC
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series
Additionally, Darksiders 2 can be purchased either physically or digitally for most if not all releases of the game.
A streaming version of Darksiders 2: also released for Google’s Stadia streaming gaming platform on September 1st, 2021.
What Genre Is Darksiders 2?
Darksiders 2 is a single-player action role playing game that focuses on combat, traversal, puzzle solving, and fighting daunting bosses. Gameplay success relies on skills and reflexes during combat, along with equipping the appropriate gear and weapons for the task at hand.
Darksiders 2 is a single-player action role playing game
Core gameplay revolves around pressing buttons to wield various weapons, dodge enemy attacks, climb walls, and interact with objects within the game world.
Most of the game centers on navigating Death through expansive areas and enclosed dungeons to solve puzzles and find new abilities.
A boss encounter will occur every so often, pitting the player against a stronger boss enemy that requires skill and strategy to defeat.
Players can also accept quests from various computer-controlled characters throughout the game to obtain items and add even roe to do outside the main story path.
How Long Does It Take To Beat Darksiders 2?
Overall, Darksiders 2 takes 20 hours on average to complete. Rushed playthroughs can be completed in 14 hours or less, while completionists (those who want to do and collect everything) can take upward to 50 and 90 hours.
Darksiders 2 takes 20 hours on average to complete
Darksiders 2 Average Completion Time
- 20 hours
Darksiders 2 Completionist Play Time
- 50 to 90 hours
Darksiders 2 story-driven campaign is a purposefully linear affair with optional quests and areas players can complete that requires more time invested.
The game also offers various difficult modes for those who want to increase the challenge on repeat playthroughs.
Official Darksiders 2 Game Details
Synopsis:
“Darksiders II follows the exploits of Death, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. This epic journey propels Death across an expansive gameworld as he tries to redeem his brother, War, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders.“
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