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Darksiders Warmastered Edition

Wii U, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 • 2016

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Quick resume

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Pros

  • Engaging combat and combos
  • Immersive apocalyptic fantasy setting
  • Interesting puzzles and exploration
  • Strong narrative and character development
  • Free upgrade for original owners

Cons

  • Tedious backtracking and map navigation
  • Some camera and control issues
  • Repetitive puzzles can frustrate
  • Limited weapon variety
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to explore different areas and choose combat styles, but progression is linear with some gating by abilities."

  • Competence
    3

    "Combat requires skillful timing and combos; puzzles provide mental challenges; boss fights require strategy."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on single-player experience without competitive or ranked modes."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players often replay the game and engage in collecting and upgrading, though some find backtracking tedious."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay elements."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players customize weapons and upgrades; some freedom in combat style, but game follows a set narrative and level design."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solo and story-driven."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive fantasy world with apocalyptic setting provides strong escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with different weapons, combos, and puzzle solutions within the game’s mechanics."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Game encourages exploration of interconnected areas and discovery of secrets and collectibles."

  • Expression
    1

    "Limited character customization but weapon upgrades and combat style allow some personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy theme with apocalyptic horsemen, angels, demons, and supernatural powers."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; purely solo experience."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills, upgrade weapons, and solve increasingly complex puzzles."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention; puzzles and combat demand active engagement."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social interactions or relationship building."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players collect items, upgrade weapons, and unlock new abilities to progress."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Gameplay balances challenge and flow, though some find puzzles and backtracking frustrating."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Visual style and combat animations provide satisfying sensory feedback."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative focus with immersive lore and character development."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Boss fights and puzzles require planning and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Combat and boss fights provide moments of tension and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Good perceived value due to engaging gameplay, story, and free upgrade for original owners."

  • Violence
    4

    "Gameplay centers on combat, slashing enemies, and violent executions."

  • Survival
    1

    "Some resource management and health considerations, but overall stable conditions."

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