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Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

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Critic score14 critics
First release
Oct 27, 2015
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Fighting, Adventure, Puzzle · Open world, Action, Fantasy

A remastered version of the 2012 release, Darksiders II. 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. 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. Like the original Darksiders game before it, the second iteration of the series is primarily a hack 'n slash adventure. The game takes place across netherworld environments, including 'The White city', an outpost where angels live, and 'The Eternal Throne', a floating fortress where the Lords of the Dead stand guard over souls that need to be cleansed. Although Death is the most feared of the Four Horsemen, his physical abilities are very different than his brother, War. Death is far more nimble, and relies on a combination of melee and ranged attacks. In combat Death's primary weapon is his huge iconic scythe, with a wide range of other weapons and usable items that must be gathered as the game progresses. Weapons can be dual-wielded, upgradable armor can be acquired for protection and Death has access to his terrifying and powerful mount, Despair.

Also known as Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition, Darksiders2.exe

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Storyline
When his brother War is accused of triggering the Apocalypse early and dooming humanity to extinction, Death, one of the Four Horsemen, refuses to believe the charge. Determined to clear War's name and undo the ruin, Death sets out on a perilous journey to find a way to bring humanity back from oblivion. His quest carries him far beyond the mortal world, through ancient realms and the lands of the dead, where a spreading force of Corruption threatens all of Creation. Riding his horse Despair, Death must confront powerful beings and unearth long-buried secrets to set things right.Read more

When his brother War is accused of triggering the Apocalypse early and dooming humanity to extinction, Death, one of the Four Horsemen, refuses to believe the charge. Determined to clear War's name and undo the ruin, Death sets out on a perilous journey to find a way to bring humanity back from oblivion. His quest carries him far beyond the mortal world, through ancient realms and the lands of the dead, where a spreading force of Corruption threatens all of Creation. Riding his horse Despair, Death must confront powerful beings and unearth long-buried secrets to set things right.

Release dates
PlayStation 4
Oct 27, 2015
Xbox One
Oct 27, 2015
Xbox One
Oct 30, 2015
All 9 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 05, 2015
Nintendo Switch
Sep 25, 2019
Nintendo Switch
Sep 26, 2019
Google Stadia
Sep 01, 2021
PlayStation 5
Oct 15, 2024
Xbox Series X|S
Oct 15, 2024
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
22h
Main + Extras
29h
Completionist
47h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
metroidvania, dark fantasy, gore, story rich, previously on - xbox gamepass
… All 6, previously on - stadia pro

At a Glance

Critic Score
76
Main Story (IGDB)
22h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
29h
Completionist (IGDB)
47h

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