Not so long ago, there was a clear line between games developed for “handhelds” and games developed for “consoles.” When franchises had to release on both kinds of platforms, there was an art to shrinking down mechanics and worlds without losing what made the games appealing in the first place. Some captured a complex arcade control scheme and mapped it perfectly to…
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A full Darksiders experience from a new perspective.
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Strife's devil may care attitude handily outshines the rest of the cast.
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Deep and engaging combat system with plenty of variety.
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Lengthy campaign that's equally enjoyable playing solo or in co-op.
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Jammed levels sometimes obscure the way forward.
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A few too many mechanics threaten the gameplay's delicate balance.
