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Darksiders II

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First release
Aug 14, 2012
Developer
Vigil Games
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Open world, Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360

Become Death - The most feared of the legendary Four Horseman. Epic Universe – Unlike anything the player has seen before, delivered in the unique style of Joe Mad. Player Choice & Customization – Customize your experience with varied armor sets, weapons, and skill trees allowing players to create their own Death. Explore a vast open world, complete dozens of side quests and customize your Death with a full leveling system, skill trees and endless equipment combinations. Death is a nimble and agile character capable of incredible acrobatic feats allowing the player to explore the world like never before.

Also known as 다크사이더스 2, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, Darksiders 2

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Storyline
Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks upon a quest to restore mankind, and redeem his brother’s name. Along the way, the Horseman discovers that there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse, and that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation.Read more

Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks upon a quest to restore mankind, and redeem his brother’s name. Along the way, the Horseman discovers that there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse, and that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 14, 2012
PlayStation 3
Aug 14, 2012
Xbox 360
Aug 14, 2012
All 10 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 21, 2012
PlayStation 3
Aug 21, 2012
Xbox 360
Aug 21, 2012
Wii U
Nov 18, 2012
PlayStation 3
Nov 29, 2012
Xbox 360
Nov 29, 2012
Wii U
Nov 30, 2012
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
35h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
action-adventure, sequel, story rich, easy, darkness
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At a Glance

Critic Score
86
Main + Extras (IGDB)
35h
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