The Darkness review video
The Darkness features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person non-linear gameplay. The game is a dynamic first person shooter that allows players to call upon the forces of the evil underworld as they fight in gritty, urban environments. Armed with an arsenal of guns, gamers battle an array of demonic creatures and supernatural powers. In the game, players assume the role of mafia hitman Jackie Estacado.
On the eve of his 21st birthday, fearless mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of The Darkness. Though his supernatural entity lets him wreak terrible havoc on his enemies, the Darkness also has a strong will of its own and now Jackie must learn how to control it. Gameplay features include a seamless and unique blend of modern crime drama and supernatural horror with both first and third person non-linear progression, ad well as highly destructible environments that enable players to stalk the gritty New York slums, harbors, subway tunnels and rooftops, then defeat the terrifying creatures of The Otherworld-a parallel reality where the Darkness dwells.
An ambitious and unique title that may be fun while it lasts, but is it worthy of a purchase? Find out in this The Darkness video review.
The Darkness key features:
* Varying manifestations of the Darkness allow you to devour, impale or implode your enemies. Use the Darkness to toss huge objects like cars around as though they were toys.
* Cannibalize your victims – Slay your enemies and command the Darkness to eat their hearts to increase your strength and power.
* The light is your enemy – Extinguish any light in your path and seek the shadows wherever possible in order to feed and replenish the Darkness.
* Summon Darklings, impish and humorous demons, to do your bidding and eviscerate your foes.
* Insane multiplayer – Shapeshift between Darkling and Human in online multiplayer games and face other players in traditional multiplayer modes as well as all-new innovative game modes.
* Diverse voice talent – An all-star cast adds authenticity to the characters and credibility to the overall cinematic experience, including Kirk Acevedo (Oz, Band of Brothers) as Jackie Estacado, Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under) as Jenny Romano, and Mike Patton (Faith No More, Peeping Tom) as the voice of The Darkness.
* In-game television – Watch select shows in their entirety, including everything from Nosferatu to Popeye. Players can also tune into breaking news that directly relates to the storyline.
To quote the video review: “Get ready to run and gun–well, walk and gun–murder and maim, all from the comfort of the shadows, and do it in style. The controls aren’t exactly tight, but The Darkness is one of those games where the whole isn’t necessarily the sum of its parts.
The Darkness is an ambitious game that provides an extremely unique experience. It’s like a great amusement park ride: fun while it lasts. But peel off that shiny paint and pause the adrenaline rush and you see there are some core problems hiding in the shadows, like underlying structure and play that just don’t completely congeal. Even so, it’s a hell of a ride, and it’s hard not to be forgiving and embrace this darkness.”
Story — 8.9
Design — 8.0
Gameplay — 7.8
Overall — 8.2
