But as it stands, ZombiU is a well-formed proof of concept comprised of dozens of interesting blocks, but ultimately lacks the cohesive caulking of a truly memorable game. It presents a quasi-roguelike approach to death and adds in elements of Dark Souls and Condemned, all with the wrappings of some truly effective horror. Ubisoft’s foray into survival horror takes the Wii U’s GamePad and creates an experience that could only be played using Nintendo’s specific technology. If games could be judged solely by a list of their interesting features and mechanics, ZombiU might be one of the better launch titles of the past few generations. Ubisoft and Nintendo’s newest survival horror game feels a bit too much like a proof of concept. What kept me absolutely hooked on the game was its perfect mixture of tried and true mechanics, scenarios, and systems. I could care less about Death’s gruff monologues and the history of the world around him. To be perfectly blunt, none of the story elements of Darksiders II mattered to me. As you could probably guess, this mad-capped romp of redemption takes place throughout the Yggdrasil and various locales made famous through Norse mythology (huh?). So why is it that I’ve gladly explored every single nook and cranny of Darksiders II’s world, and craving more long past the credits screen? Well, the answer is simple: the game is an absolute blast to play and proves that pure fun has the ability to trump all.Ī followup to Vigil Games’ 2010 title, Darksiders II places you in the role of the Horsemen Death as you’re tasked with clearing the name of your wrongfully accused brother, War. And for the love of all that’s holy, the opening 30 minutes of the game are an absolute chore. And the wet blanket of a story that takes itself far too seriously while never investing the time in making us care about the world around us can be a bit of a bore. While the visuals aren’t bad by any means, the heavy-metal character designs and stereotypical level motifs don’t scream inspiration. It’s strange, really - by all accounts, I should not want to spend time in the world of Darksiders II. Darksiders II Review: Ashes to Ashes, Loot to LootĪ safe, but thoroughly satisfying home-cooked meal.
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