There is a lot to comment on but I've finished this ~2,5 years ago and what stuck with me the most is that in terms of combat fluidity it's doesn't go as far as hack n slash genre goes but pretty fun nonetheless and can seriously benefit from an ambitious remake.

It's the first time playing DarkSiders, and while it wasn't groundbreaking, it offered a straightforward experience for those new to hack-and-slash games. Here's my breakdown:


This game is perfect for players unfamiliar with the genre. Its simplicity in combat and mechanics makes it accessible without overwhelming complexity.
Satisfying (if repetitive) Combat: There’s a certain charm in one-button mashing for casual gameplay sessions.
Atmosphere: The Heaven vs. Hell setting, while not original, had a decent aesthetic appeal.
Length: The game doesn’t overstay its welcome (though the second half felt like a drag).

~ Story: A basic Heaven-and-Hell revenge plot. Not great, but not terrible either. Think "God of War-lite with sequel bait."
~ Protagonist: War felt like a bulkier, slower Kratos. His lumbering movement made traversal feel like a chore.

Clunky Controls: Canceling moves to dodge? Forget it. You’re locked into animations, which can feel frustrating in tight situations.
Camera Mechanics: Getting stuck in a corner with the camera blocked by walls will test your patience.
Combat Depth: The lack of cross-weapon combos or movement variations makes the gameplay stale after a while.

The game really loses steam after the halfway point, becoming tedious rather than engaging.

⚠️ If you're playing on SteamDeck, brace yourself: Cutscenes don’t play by default.
This drove me up the wall, requiring me to manually fix it using a guide in the community. While the fix worked, SteamDeck's regular updates repeatedly broke the patch, forcing me to redo it, but didn't work in the end after several retries. It's an infuriating experience that seriously undercuts the enjoyment of playing on these platforms.

Darksiders isn’t the most polished or innovative game, but it’s decent enough for hack-and-slash newcomers. Just don’t expect depth or replayability—one playthrough on Easy was enough for me.

Would I replay? Probably not. Would I recommend? Yes, for beginners who want a casual hack-and-slash experience.

It is very addictive with its content, we advise everyone to play and feel the vibe from the passage of this game