Darksiders Genesis Review (PlayStation 4)

Darksiders Genesis

For our Darksiders Genesis Review PS4, we take our first look and play in the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.

Darksiders Genesis Review PS4 Pros:

  • Decent graphics.
  • 9.941 GB download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Action RPG Gameplay.
  • 3 save slots.
  • Graphics-Display mode, resolution, v-sync, AA, texture quality, post-processing, shadow, and FX quality.
  • It can change the font size.
  • Rebind the keyboard and controller.
  • Isometric view.
  • On-screen guide/tutorial pop-ups.
  • Big boss encounters.
  • Open world style with the chapters splitting parts of the world.
  • Chests-random and predetermined loot.
  • Hotswap between characters in solo.
  • Save and quit option.
  • Excellent voice work/story/humor.
  • Four difficulties-Casual/normal/hard/mayhem.
  • Vulgrim-shop to buy items/upgrades/cores.
  • Trickster keys-buy/find and open bonus rooms.
  • Creature cores-buy/find and equip them to customize your character with new abilities, get duplicates to empower them further.
  • Co-op support with settings-Friends/invite/private.
  • Local co-op support.
  • Summon stone-hit this in-game to invite players or initiate split-screen Co-op.

Darksiders Genesis

Darksiders Genesis Review PS4 Cons:

  • The slowdown in places.
  • Annoying have to pick up some drops and not others.
  • Can’t adjust view distances.
  • Bad at introducing you to the game.
  • No camera control.

Related Post: Darksiders III is coming to Nintendo Switch on September 30

Darksiders Genesis

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Darksiders Genesis PlayStation page

  • 9/10
    Graphics - 9/10
  • 8/10
    Sound - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Accessibility - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Length - 8/10
  • 9/10
    Fun Factor - 9/10
8.2/10

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!