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A portion of a CVG review...

Darksiders 2 is a sweeping, brutal sequel with an incredible amount to sink your teeth into - but, like the first game, it spreads itself too thin.

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A portion of a Siliconera review...

Given Darksiders’ focus on combat over gadgets, however, the game doesn’t quite fit the Zelda mold. Instead of finding the right way to use a new item, like in Zelda, a lot of the challenge in Darksiders is traversal, in or out of dungeons.

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A portion of a Eurogamer review...

The story draws to a close with a number of narrative strands flailing in the wind, and throughout the campaign there are signs that the adventure's borrowed elements are pulling themselves together to create something genuinely harmonious. Two riders down, and you'll still want more. If this is the apocalypse, let's make the most of it.

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Don't want to find all the Arbiter's Scrolls? IGN has your back with this complete walkthrough of the extensive Darksiders II side quest, The Soul Arbiter's Maze.

Part 43 of IGN's video walkthrough nears the end of Death's errand to Earth. The Final piece to the Rod of Arafel is in hand and Death makes his way back to Uriel and the Portal back to Lostlight.

The original Darksiders managed to frustrate us. But that was two years ago, and it’s a fresh start. And no suspense here: the sequel is absolutely fantastic. I’ve been playing Darksiders II in every waking hour for days, and can now tell you Wot I Think.

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Death awaits you in Darksiders II. But is bigger really better?

Darksiders II is Now Available in North America and parts of Asia on Steam!

Please check the game page to see release times for your region.

Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks upon a quest to restore mankind, and redeem his brothers name. Along the way, the Horseman discovers that there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse, and that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation . . .

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Just got Darksiders II? Here's what you need to know before you start.

The game's creative manager talks character customisation.

"All who live know my name. All who oppose me shall know death." Check out the exploits of the grimmest reaper in this new gameplay trailer.

More soundtrack samples here

Death - Michael Wincott

Archon, Lich, Ghorn - Robin Atkin Downes

Maker Elder, Nephilim - James Cosmo

Vulgrim - Phil Lamarr

The Crowfather, Nephilim, Scribe - Keith Szarabajka

Blackroot, Horse Lord, Soul Arbiter, undead General - Fred Tatasciore

Corrupt Angel - Greg Ellis

Maker Forge Brother, Maker Warrior - JB Blanc

#darksiders Perhaps you've heard that Darksiders II will star Death. You hadn't heard that? Well, it will! But sorry to say, he cares more about his brother War than he cares about you. More »

- 368-page book
- includes a walkthrough, combat strategy and puzzle solutions
- also includes detailed maps
- due out Aug. 14th

The guide also includes exclusive weapons and DLC, but we're unsure if the same content will be provided for the Wii U version.

- arena mode where you fight wave after wave of enemies
- 100 waves in total
- after every five waves, you’re given the choice of claiming a reward or continuing
- die before collecting a reward and you get nothing
- ewards can be carried over to the game’s regular story mode
- includes a New Game+ mode
- start the game over with all of your equipment and and skills intact from your previous playthroug

Death's ultimate test might be in this epic challenge that unlocks as you play through the game. Are you strong enough to survive?