Darksiders Genesis

"It looks like Diablo, it plays like God of War, what Darksiders do we have? An original and enjoyable one, with some attractive ideas that now arrive to consoles with a good port, event if it has with some problems …"

"Darksiders Genesis looked like another Diablo clone, but it has its own personality and is a Darksiders with a different perspective. It&s;s fun, has a component of RPG and platform game and, despite its problems, is a great new game …"

"Darksiders Genesis masterfully shrinks down the long-running franchise into a top-down action game that’s just plain fun to play."

"Darksiders Genesis is a great top-down action game despite some minor issues."

"Playing with a friend is more fun than solo, but odd design brings down both experiences"

"Darksiders Genesis is a welcome addition to a solid franchise and does a good job at expanding on the universe. Despite the shift in camera perspective, the game retains its signature blend of combat, puzzles and platforming and is a …"

"Darksiders Genesis is not Darksiders 4, but it’s still a worthwhile addition to the Darksiders saga."

"I came into Darksiders Genesis expecting nothing and got a fun little co-op dungeon crawler in return. Although the concept of a "Diablo spinoff for the Darksiders series" had the potential to just be a big bowl of wrong, the …"

"Another cheerfully apocalyptic outing for the Horsemen."

"Darksiders Genesis is a fantastic continuation of the series&s; traditional formula."

"Darksiders: Genesis suffers from a poorly-suited camera but has great combat and intriguing writing."

"Darksiders Genesis is an engaging co-op experience that has some serious technical issues keeping it from reaching its full potential."

"When it works, Darksiders Genesis is quite fun and entertaining. Unfortunately the game is plagued by many technical issues and some very questionable design choices that prevent to guarantee an enjoyable experience from start to finish."

"Despite the fundamental changes to the series&s; viewpoint, Darksiders Genesis feels like a true Darksiders game, and banishes any memory of the lacklustre third entry."

"Darksiders Genesis manages to twist the series&s; formula successfully, offering plenty of engaging puzzle-solving and treasure hunting, both elevated by the good mission and location design. Repetitive combat, lack of a true loot system and a few other issues prevent …"

"It is not fair to talk about a wasted opportunity, because Genesis even manages to surprise and the purchase is highly recommended to all fans of the brand, but more could be done to finish a title that still does …"

"Its platforming and minor issues aside, Darksiders Genesis provides a fun hack-and-slash experience that further fleshes out the world’s lore at the same time. The addition of Strife to the mix also provides a nice change of pace over his …"

"Darksiders Genesis is a rousing achievement, taking the pillars of the franchise and bringing them to a new genre and perspective. That shift is pulled off almost to perfection, creating one of the better games in the franchise and a …"

"Genesis may position itself as merely a side story; just a small alternative look at one part of this universe. But it is so much more than that. It offers a more personal story and one that may seem insignificant …"

"Darksiders Genesis is a pretty good spin-off to the main series. For sure, it will entertain and please the fans !"

"Darksiders Genesis easily cements itself as not just a great entry into the franchise, but also as a fine action-packed dungeon crawler in general."

"A great one-shot adventure or an enjoyable grindfest, depending on which you want."

"Darksiders Genesis has a really solid base, is greatly entertaining, and is definitely worth its price tag."

"Sympathetic heroes and a great gameplay flow make the Darksiders perspective change not only interesting for fans."

"From the gorgeous visuals to the smooth, frenetic combat and environments that beg to be explored, the quality on display here is incredibly impressive. Despite a smattering of minor issues and a few iffy design choices, Darksiders Genesis is still …"

"Though it lacks polish, Darksiders Genesis is a rare spinoff that equals and sometimes surpasses its mainline brethren"

"Darksiders Genesis may forever be in the shadow of Diablo III, but that’s not necessarily a bad place to be. If you are a fan of Blizzard’s ARPG, chances are you’ll find a lot to enjoy here. I know that …"

"We’ll come out and say it: Darksiders Genesis feels a lot like some of our favorite parts of the Marvel Ultimate Alliance games mixed with Darksiders tone and puzzle-solving."

"Thanks to its well executed balance between a hack and slash and an RPG, as well as its system of skills, the relationship between the two main characters and its very compelling combat, there&s;s more than enough here to satisfy …"

"Darksiders Genesis takes the franchise&s;s pillars (fast-paced combat, some puzzles and platforming) to an isometric perspective. A game that, although feels completely like a smaller spin-off rather than a big new entry in the series, manages to still give that …"

"It&s;s hard to imagine any fan of any of the Darksiders games not enjoying Genesis. It definitely hammers home on the strengths of the franchise and brings the playable characters full circle with the introduction of Strife."

"For those who want to continue knowing the bloody adventures of the four Riders of the Apocalypse, Darksiders Genesis is a must. On the other hand, if you&s;re looking for the usual saga formula, it can be quite disappointing."