After making its December debut on Google Stadia and PC, Darksiders Genesis arrives on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch: let's discover all its features together with this one review. Will the title published by THQ Nordic have convinced us?
Breaking the Balance: Darksiders Genesis Review
Darksiders Genesis is a prequel to the series starring the knight Conflict and his brother Guerra and is set many years earlier than the events narrated in the other chapters.
Since the universe was created, the Council has managed to keep the Balance thanks to the presence of the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. They have sworn loyalty to the council in exchange for superhuman powers. However, they will have to pay a high price: they will have to use these powers for destroy their own race.
Thus begins a furious battle in which the Knights destroy the Nephilim once and for all. Later, the two brothers receive another assignment: to hunt down Lucifer, the King of demons, who wants to break the Balance to give power to Hell. Their aim will be to defeat him once and for all.
Combat and collectible system
Having not tried the previous titles, it is difficult to be able to make comparisons and see what has been improved or not: it is possible, however, to make a general picture of the title and analyze some elements.
One of the main elements of Darksiders Genesis is that it will still be possible fully understand the story, even if you haven't played any previous titles. This is precisely because it is a prequel that shows us the beginning of the story and all its protagonists.
Over the course of the title we will have the opportunity to play with both protagonists, Conflict and War. Each of them owns different weapons: we will alternate sword and melee combat with ranged combat with guns. The whole will feature interesting graphic effects e combo of combat that we will develop in the course of the title.
Darksiders Genesis - PlayStation 4
- Wipe out angels and demons as the Knight Gunslinger conflict, playable for the first time
- Instantly switch from powerful swordsman war to conflict in a fast-paced single player mode
- Explore the epic world of darksiders and wreak havoc in friendly two-player co-op
Darksiders Genesis - Standard Edition - Xbox One
- Wipe out angels and demons as the Knight Gunslinger conflict, playable for the first time
- Instantly switch from powerful swordsman war to conflict in a fast-paced single player mode
- Explore the epic world of darksiders and wreak havoc in friendly two-player co-op
Darksiders Genesis - Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
- Wipe out angels and demons as the Knight Gunslinger conflict, playable for the first time
- Instantly switch from powerful swordsman war to conflict in a fast-paced single player mode
- Explore the epic world of darksiders and wreak havoc in friendly two-player co-op
The combat system is very simple and basic but, fortunately, it has been made interesting thanks to possibility of upgrading. After each fight the enemies will drop gods cores which, subsequently, we can use to strengthen ourselves.
The more cores of the same type are collected, the more bonuses and our level will increase. Don't be fooled by its apparent ease though, because the cores will have to match each other to cause the boost to activate.
Another interesting element is characterized by collectable: usually they do not serve much, they are just objects that we find in the course of the titles and that we take to platinum the game. In Darksiders Genesis, however, collectibles serve a purpose.
They will serve a buy special attacks, combos and many other bonuses throughout the title.
Finally in each level we will have to complete a specific task and sometimes terminate important side missions: at the end of each, then, we will return with our characters to a place called Void, where we will be able to purchase further upgrades.
Great graphics but a few hours of gameplay
Darksiders Genesis looks like a title fromexcellent visual graphics, characterized by particular designs, very detailed and colors that vary: we go from bright colors to darker colors, depending on where we are.
Also the story will be told in the form of comic style written dialogues very interesting to see and strictly dubbed in Italian.
The duration of the title is quite short: in about sixteen hours of gameplay in fact our adventure will come to an end. This unfortunately presents itself as a negative point because the story, although it is still pleasant, will be too much hasty, fast and it will not be possible to appreciate every nuance.
Everything will be unclear in some respects and will result in a final not worthy of a title which, instead, immediately presents itself with excellent qualities and characteristics.
In addition, there will be occasions when the isometric visual of the title could give some problems and strongly bore (as happened to me) the player.
Darksiders Genesis review: let's sum up
How to conclude this Darksiders Genesis review? We can say that the title looks like a good product, able to offer pleasant hours of play to the public, transporting him to a particular and fun world.
THEgreat graphics and combat system make the title special, allowing it to stand out from many others. The excellent use of collectiblesmoreover, it helps to make the title interesting and one of a kind.
Despite the speed of the story and the ending that leaves something to be desired, Darksiders Genesis turned out to be a good title.
It allowed me to relax, have fun and not think about the fever that, in the previous days, took possession of my body. It is a title capable of thrilling anyone, or at least capable of letting everyone spend a few hours of relaxation.
Darksiders Genesis
Pro 
- Great graphics
- Combat system to upgrade
- Useful collectibles
Cons 
- Few hours of gameplay and fast story
- Sometimes annoying isometric view
