Week 12

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Welcome to week 12 of Press Start to Play Article Edition. Happy New Year and to celebrate I played the first game from 2010, Darksiders for the X-Box 360.

Darksiders is an original game published by THQ and developed by Vigil Games. These companies have seen success with the WWE video games and in development is Warhammer.

Darksiders throws you right into battle with the protagonist War. War is one of the four Horsemen who must keep the balance between Earth, Heaven and Hell. When a plot to take over the realms is taken out, all hell breaks loose and War must restore and punish those that contributed to the war.

The game play is very similar to games we’ve seen before. Zelda and God of War is the base for Darksiders but it works and it is very enjoyable. There is much to do in Darksiders. You will constantly come across puzzles to progress and some take good thinking to get past. War has collectibles scattered throughout the world that reward him with souls which is the currency in the game. There are also 3 weapons to War’s advantage and a variety of gadgets. Some gadgets may remind you of things you have seen before.

The combat is great. After dealing enough damage to enemies you get a button prompt to watch a gruesome finish to your enemies. Darksiders does not let up on the blood and there is a lot. You can also purchase upgrades and new moves from the merchant Vulgrim. Special moves can be bought but some must be found in the world.

The story of Darksiders is very well made. The characters are also intriguing. You come across a lot of friends and foes and each push the story further. Some enemies look different but they fight the same which is a downside. The boss fights though are spectacular and are fun to play over and over.

The graphics in Darksiders are good but there are a few technical issues. During the game you will witness tons of screen tears and some lagging but it doesn’t affect the experience of the game. It would be a better polished game if this problem was fixed. The voice acting for the characters work perfectly and the graphics show colours and details phenomenally.

If you’re looking for a game to start 2010 with then Darksiders is a perfect game. There are others out there but definitely try this one. It will run you about 12 hours and a good 12 hours that is. If you are looking for a great action adventure game go with Darksiders. I give Darksiders a 4 out of 5.

Don’t forget to check out the Press Start to Play Podcast at pstp.podbean.com which is hosted by two of my affiliates Ricardo and Patrick. You can also find the podcast on iTunes. If you have any suggestions for games you can reach me at ric_edone@hotmail.com.

Darksiders will always be something to remember and who knows what other games I’ve been playing. Be sure to tell your friends and come back next week for another great game from 2010. Good luck gaming!