Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

Nintendo World ReportJohn Rairdin

8.5/10

Darksiders 2’s changes are an improvement over the original. The loot system is exciting and diverse yet implemented in a way that keeps it from being confusing. It pushes the classic formula in ways that its inspiration hasn’t outside of completely letting it go. In terms of design, its only real issue is that it spends too much time doing the same thing. Even so, its inventive worlds, dungeons, and characters make for an absolutely thrilling adventure. While the Switch port does run into some issues in specific instances, the overall experience feels very smooth. Darksiders 2 is the best…

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

8.2/10

Vigil and Gunfire's epic Darksiders franchise began with a bang and its sequel is now available for Switch so sharpen your scythes.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

8/10

Like most games ported to Switch, if you have a PS4, Xbox One or PC and plan on playing Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition solely in docked mode you may as well get it on another format instead. It’s cheaper, and both looks and plays better. If the Switch is all that you’ve got, however, or you plan on playing in handheld mode, you should definitely pick it up. It was one of the best games released last-gen, and with its enhancements it’s still a great game now.

Nintendo LifeRoss Keniston

8/10

It feels like it’s been a long time coming and thankfully, any concerns fans may have had ahead of a Switch release can be laid to rest by Death himself. Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is a visual feast, offering little to those who have already played through elsewhere but holding nothing back for the purists and new players alike. Age-old camera issues remain, but if you’ve been waiting to get on board with Death and his Horsemen, this late-to-the-party package is an easy recommendation.

Worth PlayingBrian Dumlao

8/10

Darksiders II follows the exploits of Death, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a weaving tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game.

WayTooManyGamesKyle Nicol

7.5/10

The Darksiders series has always been fascinating to me, with its own unique take on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and Darksiders II is without a doubt my favourite of the bunch. With THQ successfully porting the original Darksiders and Red Faction Guerrilla to the Switch, does Death’s journey make the same successful transition?

RPGamerPaul Shkreli

Death rides onto current-gen consoles with the latest release of Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition. But while the base game and DLC are a lethal combination, the lack of effort evident in the remaster is just on life support.

StevivorSteve Wright

7/10

Update: Nine years later, and Darksiders 2 is back with THQ (Nordic) and re-released on current-gen consoles. You’ll find our original review below.

CBRMark O’Callaghan

7/10

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is a good offering for any fan longing to return to the Darksiders world. It's also a great introduction to the long-running series for newcomers. The visuals and frame rate were updated so well that it makes the excitement of having a new Darksiders game in the future that much more thrilling. However, the biggest issue with this otherwise gorgeous remaster is that the camera and controls are incredibly outdated. Worse, they're completely unresponsive in pa...

VideogamerTom Bardwell

7/10

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Impulse GamerPaul Stuart

Having recently re/played all of the Darksiders titles on the Switch and PS4, it’s unfortunately becoming clearer with each playthrough that this a series

TechRaptorLuigi Savinelli

6.5/10

Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition provides all the enjoyment of the original Darksiders 2 and then some. Some glitches and the fact that it does not add all that much to the base game hold it back a little but it is still a solid title