Vigil Games built Darksiders as a deliberate hybrid, borrowing the dungeon-crawl skeleton of a Zelda game and bolting it to the stylish brawler combat of God of War and Devil May Cry. Players take War, one of the Four Horsemen, hacking through a ruined Earth caught between Heaven and Hell, gating new areas behind tools and abilities in a structure closer to a metroidvania than a pure action game. Comic artist Joe Madureira's bold, heavy-lined designs give the post-apocalypse a distinct look.
The Warmastered Edition is a clean visual pass, native higher resolution and a steady 60 frames, with no changes to gameplay or audio. Critics and players agree the original holds up: the combat-and-puzzle loop still satisfies, even if the lock-on and camera feel dated and the late stretch drags. A strong entry point for the series, less essential for anyone who already finished it.
Single Player Only
Overall, players express considerable enthusiasm for Darksiders Warmastered Edition, praising its nostalgic appeal, engaging gameplay, and improved graphics. However, there are notable concerns about technical issues, particularly with cutscenes, controls, and occasionally tedious puzzles that disrupt the flow of the gameplay experience.
Based on 132 reviews from playstation, steam
Darksiders: Warmastered Edition Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
