The Darkness (Xbox 360)

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...