The Darkness 2

Aussie XP · Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:03 pm�� Post subject: The Darkness 2

I've always been an enormous fan of the original Darkness, so I was a bit worried with how a new developer would handle the project. After seeing the trailer I was a bit dismayed at its focus on gratuitous violence (which is fine) rather than the storyline, which was a huge part of the first game.

Having seen a 20 minute demo today at Supanova, all I can say is my fears are basically put to rest. I was wary of the 'comic-book' look they were going for, but it actually works really well and is a lot subtler than I thought. It still maintains that dark and gritty feel from the first game, albeit a little more colorfully. I was glad to see that they haven't forgotten the first game and Jenny, as she made numerous appearances through-out the demo. Gameplay wise they have definitely stepped it up as well, basically broadening the possibilities with the Demon Arms by allowing you to throw objects and dismember enemies more creatively than just a straight wack.

I am extremely pumped for it, the gameplay looks to be nothing but an improvement, so as long as the story holds up it could be as good, if not better than the original.
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Appel · Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:53 pm�� Post subject:

I bought the first one on a whim and absolutely loved it.

The game that single handedly proved to me how important story telling was in video games.

I'm stoked.
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admeister · Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:09 pm�� Post subject:

As the game's release draws nearer, we're finally seeing some new videos of the game in action. Today's video features..Quad-Wielding!

It's great.

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Cyph · Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:23 am�� Post subject:

My brother loved The Darkness, I couldn't play it as the controls felt like I was handling a drunk.

That trailer.... does nothing for me.

admeister · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:50 pm�� Post subject:

Brotherhood trailer:

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GooberMan · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:10 pm�� Post subject:

Demo is out on Xbox Live if you're a gold subscriber.

SO. FREAKING. GOOD.

Where to begin? I've been a fan of the visual style from day 1, as I'm a fan of that exact style in the comics. And oh wow does it work. It really looks gorgeous in motion. And besides, it's not often you see Comic Book Night Sky Blue as an actual colour used in a game's palette.

The darkness powers themselves? Already a ton of fun. Picking up enemies and executing them fun and all that, and then you realise you can twist your gun towards them and kill them without an execution move. Impalements, dismemberments, and a skill upgrade tree.

MUST. GET. FULL. GAME. NOOOOW.
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mikezilla2 · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:15 pm�� Post subject:

im capped untill midnight - any clue on PSN ?
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GooberMan · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:18 pm�� Post subject:

Probably next week along with the non-gold Xbox scrubs.

...and decided to Google it before I hit reply. Seems PSN and Steam also gets it next week.
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Frozencry · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:41 am�� Post subject:

Downloaded the demo tonight and gave it a shot.

Pretty in-line with Goobers thoughts; fucking awesome game. Super fun destroying everyone in your sight. Was also a big fan of the original Darkness and the game looks gorgeous visually.

And for the PC crew, it runs silky smooth. Only downside is no ability to widen the FOV which makes it feel a tad cramped, and not much customisation in settings. But really, game looks fantastic regardless.

Want this immediately.
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Gamesta · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:12 am�� Post subject:

I haven't played the demo yet but I was surprised to see that in the rating it has "Strong sex scenes" but I looked up and it passed with an MA15+ and unedited.
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Jarrod · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:10 am�� Post subject:

Played the demo and loved it. It accomplishes the most important part of any shooter; making the act of simply shooting stuff feel damn good. Crackling gun sound are punchy and impacts are great, the gore is awesome, and there's a great feeling of action and excitement to the gunplay. The darkness abilities are integrated well, making it super easy to be dual wielding a pistol and uzi while ripping off car doors for protection and impaling dudes on poles.

And even though the tech isn't exactly mind blowing, the graphics are super clean and vibrant. Very, very pretty and on my hardware runs at a basically unbroken 60fps.

Pleasantly surprised. Structurally it seems like a standard shooter, but that's not a bad thing if the action itself plays well, and it seems The Darkness II got that just right.

Oh, and the voice work is quite good too.
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GooberMan · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:23 pm�� Post subject:

All this talk makes me want to play the demo again.

The demo.

I might be a fanboi, but this game can't come out soon enough.

I am curious though: How's the quad wielding on PC?
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Frozencry · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:51 pm�� Post subject:

Left and right click for left and right firearms respectively, while Q and middle mouse uses the japanese tentacles for very sexual killing moves. It's pretty good. Takes some getting used to however.
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Pagan's Mind · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:08 pm�� Post subject:

Left and right click to fire both guns doesn't feel natural to me for some reason.

Luketheman5 · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:07 pm�� Post subject:

Wow, hadn't played the first one, but tried this demo and loved it. Like Jarrod said it's just integrated so well, shooting stuff and whipping your darkness around just feels awesome.

Is it worth tracking down the first one maybe?
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Pagan's Mind · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:17 pm�� Post subject:

The first game is amazing. You can probably get it for $10 in a bargain bin now, so worth it. It has the same sort of style that The Darkness 2 demo offered so if you like that then you'll love the original.

The Darkness opening sequence: (language warning)

Zhou · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:32 pm�� Post subject:

Left and right click was ok for guns but the whole middle click and direction for right tentacle kills was a bit weird.

Really super duper surprised this got through with its current level of violence..I mean manhunt got banned for lesser than this..
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admeister · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:03 pm�� Post subject:

Cyph · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:10 pm�� Post subject:

^ Yep. My brother swears by it. I however couldn't get into it, mainly due to the controls.

Michael Kontoudis · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:31 pm�� Post subject:

Loved the demo - I can only hope that the full game hangs together and the narrative boasts the same sort of emotion offered by the first.

Luketheman5 · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:28 am�� Post subject:

Alright, let's hope I can track the first one down!
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byrnezy · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:42 pm�� Post subject:

Demo was awesome, I'm going to buy the first as I haven't played it before.
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Luketheman5 · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:43 pm�� Post subject:

^ If you find it somewhere online let me know. I looked at every JB/GAME near me and could only find it on Ebay for $40ish...which is too much for a game that came out years ago.
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Zhou · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:57 am�� Post subject:

For those cool pc guys, Darkness II limited edition is going for $39.99 USD, so ~ $38ish aud at the moment via Amazon US.

It also unlocks February 7, 2012 at 7:00 AM (US/Pacific) time, which means you can play earlier if you use a VPN.

Linky

What do you get in ltd over normal?

Pre-order The Darkness II and receive a free upgrade to the Limited Edition while supplies last.

Alternate darkling outfit: "Crazy Abdul"
Two character ability upgrades:
Gourmet Hearts: provides bonus for eating hearts
Relic Hunter: locates collectible items in the world
Custom illustration by Marc Silvestri
Free digital download of The Darkness Origins Volume 1 and Volume 2 comics

Activated via steam, and you also need to have a fake us address to buy from Amazon.
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fatpizza · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:31 pm�� Post subject:

Even though the controls were pretty messy, I loved the first one. That scene (I'm assuming fans will know what I'm talking about) was amazingly well done, and is the sort of gaming moment which I'll remember for a long time.
I really hadn't thought about the sequel too much, but I saw the trailer for it the other day and damn am I now excited. Unfotrunately it'll have to wait a while though, since I already have a few games I'm playing.

As for where to find a copy of the first one, I used to see copies in 2nd hand stores all over the place(on PS3 anyway).

Eit: I just did a search on the EBGames website and they have the Darkness listed for $15 used for XBOX360. I'd assume either version would be the same cost, but you'd have to check to see if your local store has a copy in stock.
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