![]() Most typical adversaries don’t require too many hits to take out, but neither does the player if caught on the wrong foot, leading to encounters that can quickly become overwhelming. Despite spending much of her journey unquestioningly and sarcastically slaughtering everything in her path, a strong performance from Cissy Jones and just enough small moments of charm result in a character that’s endearing enough to overcome the hollowness of incessant rage and anger.Ĭombat in Darksiders III is focused heavily on managing individual or small groups of enemies with agile, stamina-free melee combat. Not everything is as it seems, and as Fury ignorantly disposes of her targets, a grand conspiracy tediously and predictably unravels itself in the background.įury herself also suffers from the rather cliché reluctant protagonist arc, following orders and despising the world she’s meant to protect, only to learn to think for herself and eventually love what she previously swore off. ![]() Taking on the role of Fury, an outcast of sorts within the Horsemen, the player is sent on a mission to find and defeat the Seven Deadly Sins. With the apocalypse in full swing and the forces of Heaven and Hell duking it out in the ruined streets of Earth, The Four Horsemen are called upon by the Charred Council to act as a force of balance. Instead, it carefully and unabashedly remixes proven mechanics from other contemporary third-person action-adventure games in order to focus on intimate melee combat where every enemy matters and worthwhile exploration. Much like its predecessor, Darksiders III is a game that refuses to shackle itself to any specific structure or systems merely because they were previously part of the series. Platforms: PS4 (version reviewed), Xbox One, PC By Trevor Betts 3 years ago Follow Tweetīack from a six-year break, Darksiders III introduces a new Horseman of the Apocalypse and a fresh set of mechanics that make combat and exploration as rewarding as ever.
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