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Description: Manufacturer: Take 2 Interactive / Genre: Action & Adventure / Developer Starbreeze Studios seem to have found a niche ... more
The Darkness (Xbox 360) ... for themselves creating top notch video games based on licensing tie-ins that hardly anyone has ever heard of. The Chronicles of Riddick may have been a film flop but the game was one of the best first person shooters on the original Xbox. This follow-up is based on an obscure comic book about a Mafia hitman with the rather handy ability to conjure up the eponymous Darkness – source of seemingly unlimited demonic power. To some degree the game can be played like a standard first person shooter, with main character Jackie Estacado proving a dab hand with a wide variety of standard pistols, machine guns and shotguns. The Darkness powers though are obviously the game’s real draw, with the ability to use super strong tentacles to fling around objects in the impressively interactive game world or act as a shield or even spy camera. The most interesting of the Darkness abilities though is summoning special imps called darklings. These come in twenty different types, from interrogator to kamikaze to decoy, and ensure there’s always more than one way to tackle any obstacle. The only problem with the Darkness as a power is that it doesn’t work in strong light, which is where the need for more traditional weaponry comes in – especially when shooting out lights to get your demonic groove back on. The graphics are superb (The Chronicles of Riddick still looks better than many low end 360 games) and despite its obscure origins the Darkness itself turns out to be the most interesting thing to happen to first person shooters in years.

Newest Review: ... with what id played i went out and purchased it. I was in for an even bigger shock to find that the full game was a thousand ... more

 ... times better than the demo and not just a one trick pony that i assumed it may be. The plot of the game puts you in the body of Jackie - a mob member whos double crossed and left for dead, the only thing he can think of is revenge. so hell bent he seeks it, only hes not alone. tagging along with him is "the darkness", evil incarnate whos manifested himself within jackie and whos powers you can utilise to avenge your distroy your foes. the graphics are more than sutible, with some good light shading and ...more

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samueltyler
Premium Review The Darkness (Xbox 360): I Believe in a Thing Called Evil (1486 words)
by - written on 04/10/07 (Very useful, 210 readings)
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Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Without it there would literally be 10s of historians without a job. By using our influences from the present on the past we can reach conclusions that were never before thought of. However, are these new conclusions actually truths? My modern experiences do not really impact how someone lived in 1939, so why would I want to muddy the waters? Unfortunately, even if you do not realise it everything that you review here on Dooyoo is impacted by hindsight and my review of ‘The Darkness’ is a prime example. I finished the game several weeks ago and have been meaning to write up my opinions having noted it was a 4 out of 5 game. However, ...  Read the complete review

roidsy
Premium Review The Darkness - a must have game for older 360 gamers! (204 words)
by - written on 29/09/07 (Useful, 90 readings)
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The Darkness is a game that may seem a little strange at first but soon sucks you in. You play Jackie Estacado, who upon reaching his 21st birthday, is granted the power of The Darkness. He is the nephew of Paulie, the head of a Mafia clan running the streets of New York. Suddenly he finds himself at odds with Uncle Paulie, who now wants him dead. With his new powers to hand, you explore the streets of New York as well as going back in time. The game itself is very dark, as you soon find you have to make it so, and is very intriguing as well as fun. Rated 18 for violence and language it is a must-play game for anyone who enjoys being creeped out at two in the ...  Read the complete review

mcnaughty
Premium Review The Darkness (Xbox 360): Love Spooky - get it!! (160 words)
by - written on 17/04/08 (Useful, 36 readings)
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This is the best fun ever! You get really immersed into the game and just can't put it down. Firstly there is a brilliant car chase, just like in a high budget action movie. Then you get to explore the underground (subway) station. There are loads of effects that really make you think you are "in there" light lights humming as you get near to them, people walking around, trains come and go, its just like you are living in the game. The realism is brilliant. At the same time the game is really creepy. The use of sound effects and eerie music, along with the voices of the darklings, will make your hairs stand on end. Really made me quite ...  Read the complete review

1983home
Premium Review great games (199 words)
by - written on 15/04/08 (Somewhat useful, 12 readings)
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Just got this a few days ago, saw it had good reviews and a great price so I couldn't resist. I'm so glad I didn't resist! Really quality game with dark, gritty graphics (in a good way) that really gets you involved in the game.Well worth the price-tag.And the gore is second to none.The gameplay is excellent and original, and will quickly have you hooked. Your darkness powers gradually increase through the game, and have a good learning curve. Strangely, I felt the game almost gets easier with more powers. For example, its easier to knock out lights with the demon arm than having to shoot them out with bullets. And as for the black hole - great fun, but it is hard to ...  Read the complete review

Kezz360
Crowned Review The Darkness (Xbox 360): Let me have your soul Jackie! (2849 words)
by - written on 06/08/07 (Very useful, 219 readings)
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When I first heard of this game, I thought it would be silly and ridiculous. I thought the idea of a man being half man half creature was too far fetched and so I didn't give this game a chance. My boyfriend managed to get hold of this game and spent afew evenings playing it. I have always enjoyed playing games and I enjoy watching them too. I decided that if i wasn't going to play this game, I would watch my boyfriend play it to start with. STARBREEZE STUDIOS ------ Some of you will have heard of Starbreeze Studios when they bought you games such as Outforce, Enclave, KOTT and Chronicles of Riddick, which by the way is still known for ...  Read the complete review

 

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