- VIDEO
Image Unavailable
Color:
-
-
-
- To view this video download Flash Player
The Darkness
About this item
- Use manifestations of the Darkness to devour, impale or implode your enemies
- Summon and command an army of Darklings - impish and hilarious demonites that commit unspeakable acts
- Use the absence of light strategically - shadows feed the Darkness so seek the shadows wherever possible
- Fight your way through the dark and seedy underbelly of New York City, as well as the ethereal realm of the Darkness
- Play as Darklings in online multiplayer games
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
- The Darkness II - Xbox 360Jack Of All GamesXbox 360FREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tuesday, Mar 26Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
- Lollipop Chainsaw - Xbox 360WARNER BROSXbox 360FREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 24
- Far Cry Compliation - Xbox 360UbisoftXbox 360FREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 24
Product information
ASIN | B000HX1P72 |
---|---|
Release date | June 25, 2007 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #27,645 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #474 in Xbox 360 Games |
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.53 inches; 2.47 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Mature |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 2.46 ounces |
Manufacturer | 2K |
Date First Available | August 17, 2006 |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Product Description
The Darkness gives you awesome and terrible powers, in a new twist on horror-based adventure. On his 21st birthday, the Darkness awakens within Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman for the Franchetti crime family. With his new powers, Jackie is able to wreak terrifying havoc on his enemies. Jackie must learn to fully command the Darkness so he can take back control of the Franchetti family, which is ruled by his uncle Paulie, a despicable man who is almost universally despised. Based on the popular comic book "The Darkness." Traditional multiplayer modes as well as all-new innovative game modes Next-gen graphics and gameplay featuring advanced voice-synching and facial animations and fully interactive environments
Looking for specific info?
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the graphics of the video game, mentioning that they are awesome and well-balanced. They also appreciate the quality of the game, saying it's always fun and that the ripping of your heart out is fun. However, some customers have reported that the controls are clunky and difficult.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers like the quality of the video game. They mention that it's a great game, worth playing, and worthy of their time. They also say that the graphics are good, the game play is solid, and the story is good. Overall, customers find the game to be enjoyable and worth their time and money.
"...The game rips your heart out, and leaves you to put your character back together, if there is a together to go back to...." Read more
"...Don't get me wrong, it is a good story, but sometimes you are just left confused on how things worked out on...." Read more
"...But it is an interesting story based off a comic is I am not mistaken, so I would recommend it as long as you can find it for a reasonable price" Read more
"...If you'd rather stop here than read on, it is a wonderful game and worthy of your time, even if it means dusting off a 360 or (less preferably)..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the graphics of the video game. They say that the graphics are awesome, even by today’s standard. They add to the realism, but it might be challenging for some gamers. The game has plenty of action and is well-balanced, making it not too gory. Customers also like the originality and gameplay, and the great concept.
"...The characters feel (and look!) real...." Read more
"...There is plenty of action, also the graphics are well balanced so it is not too gory but it's not the "disappear when they die" idea...." Read more
"Hmm all I can say really is it is an interesting story with decent graphics sadly for and Xbox game not really up to Xbox 360 standards...." Read more
"...While the buildings etc look pretty good, the streets are mostly dead. If something moves, there's a 95% chance you have to kill it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the video game software. They mention that it works fine and has no cracks or scratches.
"...It plays well, past the intro where you can't skip it, but heck, who cares, you only gotta go through that once...." Read more
"it works fine there are no cracks or scratches." Read more
"Works fine, shipped fast. Solid dark and disturbing FPS!" Read more
Customers dislike the clunky controls of the video game. They say that the controls are difficult and confusing.
"Clunky controls, bad interface, boring story, one dimensional stereotypical characters. Nothing about this game is compelling or original...." Read more
"...The way you walk and use the weapons is kind of difficult, but not too bad. Overall it's still pretty fun to play and I would definitely recommend it." Read more
"...storyline seems slightly improvised and confusing and the controls are a bit clunky, the game is worth a play...." Read more
Reviews with images
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Unlike virtually every other game being released these days, The Darkness actually has a very, very good story. I won't say it has a good plot, because it's really nothing we haven't seen before (Darkness powers aside). When you break it down, it really is a simple betrayal and revenge story.
One of the things I've noticed I really hate is when the plot is sort of an afterthought. And the prime example of this kind of game is the Bioshock franchise. Now, both Bioshock games are fantastic shooters, two of my favorites, actually. But there really is no plot to either one of them. The plot is much more "Find the audio recordings and find out why Rapture failed," as opposed to whatever half-brained plot they came up with so they could have awesome gun and plasmid battles.
So that is the main reason why I love The Darkness. Because the action is built around the story, and not the other way around. You know exactly why you are doing the things you are doing, and there is no wasted motion. There are side missions you can do for certain NPC's, but you don't have to, meaning that you aren't forced to do pointless filler missions to extend the gameplay length. Every story arc in this game is deliberate.
One of the other positive things about this game is the scale. The game doesn't try to overextend itself. It exists in its own self-contained universe. Even though you know it takes place in a small corner of New York City, the game feels big enough that you don't feel stifled, but large and varied enough that you can do some exploring if you want to.
Now, like I said before, the story is really nothing new aside from the Darkness powers you gain. But it the characters in that story are rich and well-defined, if at time a bit stereotypical. The characters in the story aren't manic and insane like in the Grand Theft Auto games, or boring and one-dimensional like in Mass Effect (even though there is a lot of inter-character dialog, the NPC's don't ever do anything unexpected). The characters feel (and look!) real. The Darkness also has what is possibly the greatest conveyance of real romance in any video game ever made.
All of these things, the gritty New York streets and subway system, the characters that seem to come alive, and emotionally gripping backstory really engage you in the story, and make you care about what is going to happen to all of these characters. The game rips your heart out, and leaves you to put your character back together, if there is a together to go back to.
One last thing: The cover art for the game, while obviously keeping in line with the look and style of the comics by Top Cow, are an unfortunate side effect. Maybe people who read the comics appreciate it, but it is the one single thing that almost kept me from buying this game. It looked too cheesy, that coupled with the description (Darklings? That doesn't sound fun at all!) made it seem to me to be a light and simple game where you just use your darkness powers for anything you want. The game is anything but simple, so don't let the cover art fool you. Search the web for in-game stills and videos to see what a visually stunning game this is.
This is a first-person shooter, but this game takes it to total realism. There is barely an HUD elements, no compass marker, nothing. If you want to get to where you want to go, you actually might have to ask for directions or look at the in-game maps on the streets to find your way. This adds to the realism, but it might be challenging for some gamers because the game doesn't give you much direction.
The powers of the darkness really steps up in the action, with the ability to create black holes and impale enemies with a large tentacle makes you feel pretty badass. But there is a perfect balance between those powers and the old fashioned guns. This balance keeps the game interesting and awesome.
The music to this game is amazing. You get the dramatic orchestral music when you are being passive, but then you get heavy metal music when you are in a gunfight. The music adapts to your situation, which is a plus. The voices are amazingly well done too, with a great voice for the "Darkness", the demonic voice in your head.
The only downside that I see to this game is its storyline. Don't get me wrong, it is a good story, but sometimes you are just left confused on how things worked out on. If you play through it a couple of times you'll understand things better, so this is really not a big downside.
The game is great, except the actual story sequence is a little short. There are sidequests that help lengthen the play time, but it might be a little short. Luckily there is good replay value in this game, so you can replay the game all you like.
All-in-all, The Darkness is a great game for those looking for a little action with a dark twist, this is the game for you!
there were a few other issues that kept this form being an awesome game.
But it is an interesting story based off a comic is I am not mistaken, so I would recommend it as long as you can find it for a reasonable price