Maldron Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 So in the middle of my raging hardon for Bayonetta, I've completely overlooked Darkstalkers. And I'm beginning to think, considering that they both come out on the same day, that I've been backing the wrong horse. You play as War, Horseman of the Apocalypse. The apocalypse started early and you've been blamed so you've been sent back to earth, stripped of your former glory, to find out why. The game reads a lot like Zelda (Or Metroid) on paper. Enter a dungeon, get a new weapon, use new weapon to kill boss. Some areas can't be explored the first time through, and you have to come back later with new powers to progress to those sections of the dungeon. You've got a horse, Ruin, that you can fight on and summon to take you from place to place. You've even got a spiritual companion to show up and tell you where you need to go and keep you from goin' crazy. Only he's voiced by Mark Hamill. And he can kill you whenever the hell he wants, and never wants to let you forget it. That doesn't seem to be the only awesome way Darksiders is trying to break from Zelda while it channels it. Leaving aside the fact that your horse Ruin is on fire, combat is frenetic and blood-filled. Every new item lends itself to use, every weapon is modifiable to change the way it's used, and you also get to rip stuff apart violently. The combat doesn't look to be a lamentable obstacle outside of boss fights, and that's possibly the best thing that could be said about any game that reminds me of Zelda. Anyway, since my words don't mean much, look at these pictures, with the words of people who've played it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 video looks interesting - part DMC, part Zelda. im down for a rental, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Oh yeah, this is the Joe Mad game. I almost forgot about this. Will play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Oh yeah, this is the Joe Mad game. whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat great, now even if i do enjoy it, ima be thinking: this is presumably why Battle Chasers never properly ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 But you'll probably be okay with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 well...it has been like 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Plenty of time for that scar from that cliffhanger ending that you'll never see a conclusion to to heal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 :_: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The NZA Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 so, what to follow Bioshock 2 and Baynoetta with? i opted for this, and man, what a great call on Mal's part. in the vein of Okami last gen, by the time you hit the first dungeon, this one totally feels like "well, if nintendo's not gonna do anything (yet) with the things i love about Zelda, im glad someone did." Story's pretty base, but the art is all Mads style, even the landscapes look great (minus the screen tearing, unfortunately). but what you look for - great overwolrd/dungeon design, cool boss fights (just beat Tiamat earlier), your character getting more awesome/badass as you progress and unlock items and abilities - its all here, and really fun. I'm playing on hard mode and there's a definite curve on boss fights and challenge rooms, but its all pattern-based and doable, but more importantly, mostly fun so far. This one's looking like a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 So worth adding to the pile of games I now have to go through due to me leaving wow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 i really enjoyed the crap out of it. i was already a fan of Joe Mad and all the games this rips from, just a really fun overall package with solid dungeon design, boss fights and all the things i came to it for (meaning the generic plot gets a pass). ran through on hard mode and had a blast almost the whole way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 A hour in and I'm already in love with this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 cant wait till you see what they bite do in later levels. so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 newt when your done, toss the game over my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genroh Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I love this game. I get more of a Legacy of Kain feel from it than Zelda though TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 yeah, that's totally a good call. theme, exploration, building of skills/weapons being like half the fun, there's a lot in common with those series, moreso than the god of war comparison as well. good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I fucking hate the lightbeam temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 I fucking hate the lightbeam temple. Duly noted and understood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Man this game sucked. Jagged graphics, a story that reads like Archangel fanfic from one of the Menendez brothers, and playability that all but begs you to go play something better. That's the game I played for an hour or two anyways. [/dissention] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I fucking hate the lightbeam temple. with the lining up the mirrors and shit, right? yeah, that was like the game's water temple for me. i half used gamefaqs, half just trial-and-error'd it to keep moving. you working on the abysmal armor? i did the game on hard (not really that much different) and it made life easier once you piece it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 with the lining up the mirrors and shit, right? yeah, that was like the game's water temple for me. i half used gamefaqs, half just trial-and-error'd it to keep moving. you working on the abysmal armor? i did the game on hard (not really that much different) and it made life easier once you piece it together. That level was way to long. I didn't even try for the abysmal armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 How was this trailer out so long without a post here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 this one (and Darkness 2) are waiting to get slept on, and ill likely grab this on its second steam sale. really dug the 1st one, but now that proper zelda has happened, i can bump it back a bit, is the thing. again though, great dungeon design, for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 More sequel details! I can't wait for this. Really looking forward to the Prince of Persia/SOTC stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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