Darksiders review - the horseman is approaching
Richard Nieves, '13 | Staff Reporter
Issue date: 2/5/10 Section: Lifestyle
The puzzles in Darksiders are as challenging as they come these days. They can range from pushing a block off a ledge to create a new entrance, to War throwing heat-sensitive bombs onto crystallized barriers, then lighting them up with a torch and Crossblade combo. The aspect of "a puzzle within a puzzle" is played heavily in Darksiders. You can come across a seemingly simple puzzle, but in reality, there are three other puzzles you have to complete before attempting to start the first task. The puzzles can become very challenging, but using wit and a little bit of clever thinking, you can finish them in less than 30 minutes.
The feeling of power is one of the best things a game can give a player, and Darksiders accomplishes that with great success. It is not a game you'd play for the story, but the action and puzzle combination is fantastic. The feeling of accomplishment after cutting down a horde of enemies and demolishing the upcoming room of puzzles is a great reason alone to buy Darksiders.
The feeling of power is one of the best things a game can give a player, and Darksiders accomplishes that with great success. It is not a game you'd play for the story, but the action and puzzle combination is fantastic. The feeling of accomplishment after cutting down a horde of enemies and demolishing the upcoming room of puzzles is a great reason alone to buy Darksiders.