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Old 06-01-11, 02:12 PM
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Darksiders II

Darksiders II hits 360, PS3, PCs next year


THQ sequel to last year's apocalyptic action game depicts the end of the world from the perspective of Death instead of War.



Gamers can get ready to saddle up as a Horseman of the Apocalypse once again, as THQ today confirmed Darksiders II would arrive for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC sometime in 2012.

The publisher included few details about the game in its announcement, but did specify that the game would follow the horseman Death instead of the original game's protagonist, War. Darksiders II will tell a parallel story to the original instead of continuing on from that title's conclusion. In the game, Death will attempt to clear War's "good" name (he's accused of starting the end of times ahead of time) and save mankind in the process.

As for gameplay specifics, THQ said that Darksiders II will feature "a dramatically larger world." Along with the larger world, the publisher is planning to give players upgradeable equipment, new enemies, and bigger dungeons.

Although this is the first time details on Darksiders II have been divulged, the game's existence is no surprise. The original Darksiders had been on store shelves barely a month when the publisher publicly penciled in a sequel to the apocalyptic action game.
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Great news. Darksiders may have been the best "under the radar" game of last year.
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I'm looking forward to playing as Death for a change, rather than fighting him as the next-to-last boss in yet another Castlevania game. Bring it, Belmonts!
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I really dug the first one, which had one of the few ending cinematics that make playing a game worthwhile. I'm definitely looking forward to the second one.
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I like this.
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Awesome.
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Thread title should have been Darksiders II - The Adventure of War.
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
Thread title should have been Darksiders II - The Adventure of War.
But... you're not playing as War in this one.
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Originally Posted by Drexl
But... you're not playing as War in this one.
But they're still trying to complete the Tri-Force, right?
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The only bad part of this announcement is the sometime in 2012 bit.
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This is a must play for me. I loved Darksiders.

Planning to go back through it on hard, when I get some time. It was just that good.

Should have played it on hard from the start, like I always do now, but I was still playing on normal back then for some reason.
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Darksiders 2 launches June 26, pre-order stuff revealed

THQ has revealed that Darksiders II is coming to Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on June 26. Huzzah! It's also revealed the various pre-order bonuses available at different retails. Huh ... zuuuhr.

Without further ado, here's the extra stuff you can get, and where you can get it:

GameStop: "Death Rides" pack consisting of exclusive sidequests.
Best Buy: "Angel of Death" pack consisting of angelic armor, unique scythes, and special "trail" for the companion crow, Dust.
Amazon: "Deadly Despair" pack consisting of a permanent speed boost for Death's horse, Despair.

Ah, pre-order incentives. Because the internal conflict of indecisive customers fuels the infernal engine powering our favorite industry.

Silly DLC saturation aside, I'm looking forward to this game immensely. You can check out the pre-order chicanery in the attached gallery.

http://www.destructoid.com/darksider...d-221770.phtml

Think i'll go with Gamestop pre-order.
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I never got around to playing the first one. I was worried it would have too many puzzles. I don't mind a few, but I don't want one around every corner. I want my action
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I will play this. I don't feel compelled to finish a lot of the games I start but I did finish the first one.
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Gonna go ahead and bump this since it releases tomorrow.

Apparently there's a review embargo until tomorrow, but what has leaked out still sound promising. Sounds like they have improved upon the first.
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Review embargo's are usually not promising. The game looks good, but with them going that route it kind of scares me.
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I didn't realize this was coming out so soon...might have to pick it up. Loved the first one...best Zelda in years. Any deals out there?
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Darksiders 2 Limited Edition ps3 at Deepdiscountdvd.com for 35.99 with free shipping.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/product/ps-3-darksiders-2/

I wasn't going to get this, but for that price, why the hell not. It may be cancelled as a pricing error, but doesn't hurt to try.
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Originally Posted by glassdragon
Darksiders 2 Limited Edition ps3 at Deepdiscountdvd.com for 35.99 with free shipping.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/product/ps-3-darksiders-2/

I wasn't going to get this, but for that price, why the hell not. It may be cancelled as a pricing error, but doesn't hurt to try.
Hmmm Deepdiscount....are you sure you want to take a chance not getting it in time for the holidays?
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
Hmmm Deepdiscount....are you sure you want to take a chance not getting it in time for the holidays?
They've gotten better. I have placed 1 order recently and I got it within 5 days from order.

I have so many movies to watch and games to play that even if it takes them a week or two then I am still find since I'm saving 25 bucks.
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Originally Posted by glassdragon
Darksiders 2 Limited Edition ps3 at Deepdiscountdvd.com for 35.99 with free shipping.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/product/ps-3-darksiders-2/

I wasn't going to get this, but for that price, why the hell not. It may be cancelled as a pricing error, but doesn't hurt to try.
Thank you for the great deal posted. This will tide me over till Borderlands 2
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Originally Posted by glassdragon
Darksiders 2 Limited Edition ps3 at Deepdiscountdvd.com for 35.99 with free shipping.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/product/ps-3-darksiders-2/

I wasn't going to get this, but for that price, why the hell not. It may be cancelled as a pricing error, but doesn't hurt to try.
I'm in for $36 just based on how much I loved the first one.

Good looking out. Thank you!
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Also, Best Buy is still supposedly doing the $10 code emailed to you for every in store pickup over $50.
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A couple of reviews up on Metacritic.

http://www.metacritic.com/game/plays.../darksiders-ii

Along with God of War and Zelda, this one seems to be "influenced" (and I don't mean that in a negative way) by Prince of Persia and Shadow of the Collossus.

You could certainly find worse influences.

Really looking forward to this.

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