Darksiders Video Game Series

The first part called Darksiders (also known as Darksiders: Wrath of War) appeared on the market in 2010 on PCs and PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. The sequel, titled Darksiders II was released two years later on the same platforms and the WiiU console. Both productions lived to see remasters: a refreshed original called Darksiders Warmastered Edition with improved visuals, appeared on PC, PS4 and Xbox One in 2016, and in 2017 also on WiiU. Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition was released in 2015 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. In addition to many improvements (including in the visual realm), this package included expansions and add-ons released for the base title. The next full-fledged part of the series, i.e. Darksiders III, premiered in 2018 and came to PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A year later, it was released on PC and Google Stadia. Darksiders Genesis - a spin-off of the series taking place before the events of the main installments. Console owners, however, had to wait until February 2020 for this game, at which time it appeared on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

In each installment of the series, the player takes on the role of various Horsemen of the Apocalypse and, using an arsenal of weapons and magical abilities, faces hordes of enemies and powerful bosses. Demons, angels, mutated remnants of humanity, animal beasts and even giant mastiffs the size of an apartment block stand in the heroes' way. In breaks from bloodshed, the player can face logic puzzles and explore open worlds.

The protagonist of part one is a Rider named War. He ends up on Earth as the end of the world begins, caught in the crossfire by the warring forces of Heaven and Hell. However, it turns out that the Apocalypse has begun prematurely, and he is accused of breaking ancient laws. To clear his name and punish the real culprits, Rider must return to the devastated Earth and defeat the demons raging there. War's main weapon is an impressively sized sword, but during the course of the game you can also access a scythe, a quadruple blade that acts as a ranged weapon, and other types and equipment. One of the most interesting tools at our disposal is a firing chain that can attract enemy characters, but it is also possible to attach it to special handles and swing over chasms to reach farther places. Spectral wings, on which our hero can glide, and the ability to summon a fiery steed are also useful in exploring the varied levels of the open world.

W Darksiders II we play the role of War's brother - a Horseman named Death. He tries to help the protagonist of the first part by finding a way to revive humanity. During his mission, Rider has the opportunity to explore a much richer world, four times larger than the one from the first game. Death also boasts unique powers, such as the ability to split his soul into separately controlled particles.

In part three, players take control of Furya, an agile warrior who uses a whip and magical powers. Fury's task is to defeat the Seven Deadly Sins - powerful beings who have escaped from prison and are wreaking havoc on Earth.

In 2019, a spin-off of the series was released - Darksiders Genesis. In it we learn about the story from before the first part. Our task is to stop Lucifer in his quest to upset the Balance. There are two protagonists in the game, between which we can freely switch. We can choose between the sword-wielding War, known from the first installment of the series, and a new character - Vashen who uses two pistols. The developers have provided for the possibility to play in co-op, in which players take control of both Horsemen simultaneously. New for the series is a break with the third-person camera perspective, in favor of an overhead view, known at least from the series of Diablo.