Product Description
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War, the first Horseman of the Apocalypse, stands
accused of inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the
slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly
hosts and laid cl to the Earth. Dishonored and stripped of his
powers, War must return to Earth in search of vengeance and
vindication.
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Darksiders is a third-person, single player
action/adventure game inspired by the characters, themes and
mythology of the apocalypse and the battle of Armageddon as
described by the Book of Revelation. But this modern
interpretation is not your run of the mill Sunday school stroll
through the New Testament. In the game players take on the role
of "War," one of the dread Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. But
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The Story
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about
the end of the world, War - the first Horseman of the Apocalypse
- stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war
between heaven and hell. Dishonored and stripped of his powers,
War must return to Earth to search for the truth and punish those
responsible. But there is no clear definition of good and evil in
this tale. Hunted by a vengeful group of angels, War must take on
the forces of Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very demons
he hunts, and journey across the ravaged remains of the Earth on
his quest for vindication. But the answers he seeks will reveal a
deep conspiracy in which War will find, and have to resign
himself to the reality that although once the hand of God, he is
just a pawn in the eternal battle between heaven and hell.
Devastating weapons arsenal.
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Upgradeable abilities.
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Enemies from heaven & hell.
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Fight & explore atop your .
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A mix of exploration and fast-paced action gameplay, Darksiders
is based on nonlinear play situations. That means that as War
slowly regains his previous powers of destruction and carnage in
order to continue his search for the origins and reasons for his
betrayal, players will be able to backtrack to areas and
scenarios that they may have left unexplored upon first
discovery. Almost all areas of the game can be explored and some
of the things players will find as they do so are treasure
chests, chests, and bonus life points, etc. The ability to
go back and explore areas is important, especially as the game
progresses and War finds himself up against enemies whose defeat
require special skills and/or weaponry. As for combat gameplay,
Darksiders features a variety of weapons--including blades and
firearms--that can be used in combo moves or in single strikes.
Some of these can be charged up for quick, but devastating
attacks on enemies and all can be arranged on your controller's
D-pad for easy and preferred access. Additional gameplay elements
include the ability/necessity to fight from the back of your
, Ruin, and the collection of the souls in the form of
glowing orbs that fall to the ground as enemies are dispatched.
The latter can be used to level up War with new items and
abilities.
Varied Characters and Environments
Although players take on the imposing role or War, Darksiders
also contains a wide variety of equally intriguing and sometimes
frightening characters. These include: an assortment of vengeful
angels; demons, such as "the Jailer" whose body is made up of the
remains of countless cadavers; a bestiary of wicked and vile
creatures created to bolster the armies of hell on Earth; and
Ruin, the trusty steed of War. Gameplay environments players will
experience are equally varied, and include areas both underground
and on the surface, that call to mind both familiar, if ruined
modern urban environments, as well as ones seemingly pulled from
the nightmarish scenes of the biblical apocalypse.
Key Features
* Apocalyptic Power of War - Unleash the wrath of War, combining
brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who
stand in your way.
* Extreme Arsenal - Wield a devastating arsenal of angelic,
demonic, and Earthly weapons, and blaze a trail of destruction
atop Ruin, War's fiery phantom steed.
* Epic Quest - Battle across the wastelands and demon-infested
dungeons of the decimated Earth in your quest for vengeance and
redemption.
* Character Progression - Uncover powerful ancient relics,
upgrade your weapons, unlock new abilities, and customize your
gameplay style.
* Battle Heaven and Hell - Battle against all who stand in your
way—from war-weary angelic forces to hell's hideous demon hordes.
* Weapons and Gear - Darksiders features an extensive arsenal and
inventory of weapons and gear.
* Varied Play Environments - Players will fight through varied
environments, including those above and underground, and modern
and nightmarishly mythical in design.
System Requirements
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Minimum:Recommended: OS: Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1), Windows 7
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel
Pentium 4 530 3.0 Ghz Processor or better AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
Dual Core 2.60 Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13 Ghz
RAM: 1 GB XP, 2 GB Vista / Windows 7 2 GB XP, 3 GB Vista /
Windows 7 Disc Drive: DVD-ROM drive Hard Drive: 12 GB Video Card:
NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256 MB graphics card or
better, ATI Radeon X1900 256 MB graphics card or better (must
support pixel shader 3) NVIDIA (GeForce GTS 240) 256 MB graphics
card or better, ATI Radeon HD3870 256 MB graphics card or better
(must support pixel shader 3) Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
- Graphic novel art style by Joe Madureira (X-Men, Battle Chasers, The Ultimates) highlights a unique visual art style and original storyline Use War's extreme arsenal of angelic and demonic weapons to Unleash War's fury on enemies, and use virtually anything within your environment as a weapon (lamp posts, cars, buses...) Experience the God-like Power of War, Horseman of the Apocalypse: a combination of brutal attacks, supernatural abilities and seamless traversal that delivers intense action combat and adventure Open World Exploration allows player to discover hidden secrets as you explore the vast terrain of a ruined Overworld, and ward off relentless enemies As a Horseman of the Apocalypse use the services of your phantom steed Ruin as you blaze a trail through enemies and across devastated environments.