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Darksiders 3 Review: Soils-Like - GameSpot

Darksiders return is marred by bland environments and an unfocused design that can't help but frustrate and underwhelm.

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LucasRuinedChildhood2358d ago (Edited 2358d ago )

Seems very harsh compared to other reviews. The game appears to be averaging scores between 7-8. That is kind of what I was expecting. I'll definitely be buying this at some point but I'm disappointed with the reduced emphasis on puzzles. Why?

Inzo2358d ago

This is not the lowest score nor is it the only 4 this game got. Currently sitting at 65 on metacritic.

Aeery2358d ago

Gamespot is a joke. We all knew that.
Their reviewers are low skilled gamers and mediocre writers.
I don't give a shit to this score or a full 10 because I can judge with my eyes and my M/K or pad ... or even watching a bunch of streaming (without audio is better tbh) online.
Reviews and numbers in these day are useless (except for Fallout76 :D) and soon or later everybody will realize that.

mikeslemonade2358d ago

I’m sure I will enjoy more than Bayonetta 2.

Born2Game832358d ago

@Aeery yeah sure....... they didn't give a score I wanted to they are mediocre.......... most fanboy statement ever. The reviewer from GS didn't like. Its not the end of the world. Just see multiple reviews on sites and youtube and make up your mind.

Casepb2358d ago

@mikeslemonade Then you have some god awful tastes buddy! Bayonetta 2 is a masterpiece.

Aeery2358d ago

@Born2Game83
"yeah sure....... they didn't give a score I wanted to they are mediocre.......... most fanboy statement ever. "

Wtf are you unable to read correctly ?
I said I don't give a shit to the score.
Also the Gamespot reviewer is a piece of junk at playing games, so it's not trustworthy.
Gamespot is a joke, that's what I said.

Lord_Sloth2358d ago

@Born2Game83 I don't even care for this game and I know Gamespot is usually full of crap with their reviews. Darksiders is like a B Movie of the action genre. Nothing that interests most people but that doesn't make the product bad. They pan games for stupid things then praise the same things in other games. Reviews in general are stupid actually.

Never trust somebody who makes money from their opinion because they're just trying to rake in more money via controversy.

mikeslemonade2356d ago

Bayonoetta 2 is a masterpiece.. lol

Sorry Bayonetta 2 and God of War 3 are the two most overrated hack and slash games. You commoners don't know hack and slash games.

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Sciurus_vulgaris2358d ago

The lowest score for the Darksiders III on metacritic is 2.0 out of 10 which maybe a bit hyperbole.

I_am_Batman2358d ago (Edited 2358d ago )

According to opencritic the standard deviation is in the top 16% percent. In other words review scores are all over the place. Looking at the review scores on the left of this site it's clear that critics are not in agreement on this game at all: https://opencritic.com/game...

MoshA2358d ago

Some people have higher standards. No offence.

darthv722358d ago

Being a fan of the previous entries, I have to play this. No matter what the scores may be.

DarXyde2358d ago

Gamespot is known to be a bit more critical, which I don't see as a bad thing.

I want expecting anything fantastic, honestly.

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robtion2353d ago

Having just finished the game there is no way this is a 4/10. Shameful review and just confirms why I rarely pay attention to gamespot.

I really enjoyed it and would put it on par with the previous 2 games (though perhaps the budget was a little lower).

Clever puzzles and just the right balance with combat and traversal. Great bosses and fantastic enemy art design. Most importantly, it's fun! 8/10.

Blu3_Berry2358d ago

Honestly it sounds like this reviewer sucked at playing the game and decided to take out the frustration in a review. I never had a problem with the previous two games when getting hit. I was able to keep my camera in a good position to see where my enemies are. Also, the lock-on is meant for only one enemy. Never use it against several enemies as that will get you killed quick. That goes for any game it's basically gaming 101. Far as the combos go, I do feel like the reviewer is just bad at the game and didn't know how to play it right since he couldn't pull them off.

The level design is closer to that of the first game then the second game, so yes the city is going to be a bigger part of the game and it's gonna be more linear. Exploration has never been the focus on these games. Really, the problem with this reviewer is that he is comparing it to Dark Souls. That was his downfall and don't know what made him have that kind of expectation.

The game is meant to be a bit more old-school and it's not setting out to be the next AAA 3 million seller. If people know what exactly to expect from this game, then more than likely you will enjoy it. I'm personally excited to play this as I know what to expect and I feel this reviewer was not the right person to review the game.

littletad2358d ago

After reading other reviews, it seems every critic is comparing this game to today's standards. But this game is old school action that is a continuation of a series that started last generation with the same graphic style and animation appeal. Why would they change that concept given what we know? So instead, some reviewers are criticizing it for not "transforming" the series. Ridiculous.

DarXyde2357d ago

This excuse doesn't really hold weight in my opinion. Many games evolve with hardware and years of experience and influence from other developers. Persona 5, for instance, is a splendid evolution of the traditional JRPG. Metal Gear Solid has never stagnated and has introduced considerable concepts and mechanics to each iteration. God of War was completely retooled.

I don't think Darksiders 3 deserves a pass because it's "old school action".

LiViNgLeGaCY2357d ago

Of course they're comparing it by today's standards. It came out today! It should be.

Razmiran2358d ago

What can you expect from the site that reviews games they havent finished

jerethdagryphon2358d ago

The level design is take a pot of spaghetti mix it all up and use that as a base I actually feel bad for whoever had to draw out a map for the guide great game though some bossees are very hard

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It's Been 13 Years Since The Cliffhanger, When's The Darksiders Finale Coming?

Now that all of Darksiders' horsemen have been explored, it's about time we get the epic team-up the first game left us hanging for.

jznrpg518d ago (Edited 518d ago )

Embracer went on a massive studio buying spree in hopes one deal with saudis would go through and it didn’t.
Now they are shutting down studios and looking for cash after spending most of it on acquisitions.
I wouldn’t get my hopes up for anything that Embracer owns.
They need to get out of this problem they made for themselves but it may never happen. They f’d up big time.
Darksiders has little hope at this moment

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Darksiders III for Nintendo Switch Review (The Gamers Lounge)

Darksiders III on Nintendo Switch is a mostly well-done port that is likely to take a lot of people by surprise given its huge graphical upgrade over its previous generation predecessors. While the game itself is far from perfect, it should be commended that even with a few downgrades here and there, the overall integrity of the game remains intact and officially completes the entire Darksiders series being available on Nintendo Switch, which lends itself nicely to handheld play despite a AAA production that's as epic and grandiose as the series has ever been.

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Darksiders III Nintendo Switch OLED Review - The Wrath of Fury I The Koalition

Adam Vale of The Koalition writes: When thinking about some of my favorite hack & slash adventure games of last-gen, Darksiders and Darksiders II pop up in my head. The story was unique, and the combat was satisfying with creative level design. For whatever reason, I never picked up Darksiders III. So here we are in 2021 and Darksiders III has been ported to my preferred portable gaming device. This is why I held off on reviewing this game until my Nintendo Switch OLED arrived. At least 90% of my gaming on the Switch is in handheld mode and I wanted to experience this horrid creature-infested world on the new vibrant OLED screen.

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rbailey1301d ago

Despite the issues with the game itself, Darksiders III still looks great on the Nintendo switch OLED model.