und nochmal IGN
9.0 Presentation
The Darkness' strength is in its packaging. The menus are slick, the cut-scenes are stylish, and the atmosphere is perfectly moody.
8.0 Graphics
Some nice effects and a solid framerate are a plus. The Otherworld is particularly cool. The animations in general are weak, though.
8.5 Sound
This is some of the best voice acting on 360 to date. The sound effects and music are fairly average by comparison.
7.5 Gameplay
It's fun to kick ass and take names. It would be nice if the AI and enemies matched the slick presentation.
7.5 Lasting Appeal
The campaign will take 8-10 hours. The multiplayer won't keep you playing much longer than that.
7.8
Good OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)
Closing Comments
The Darkness is a wonderfully gruesome adventure. There are some truly dark and even shocking moments in the story. There's a twist at the end of the first chapter that shook me a bit. And though the story does lose its way and makes little sense towards the end, it's still a fun ride. It's too bad that the AI and gameplay mechanics couldn't be smoothed out a bit more to match the impressive visual presentation. There's a lot to like about The Darkness, even if it doesn't fully come together in the end. With so few gaming options in the summer, this is certainly a title worth buying. Just don't expect a revolutionary experience.