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Here is what critics have had to say about The Darkness II so far:<\/p>\n
Official Xbox Magazine UK<\/strong> 9\/10<\/h3>\nIt’s one of the best shooter-stories we’ve seen in years – justifying its own ludicrous nature in interesting and unexpected ways. If the ending didn’t feel like such a cop-out, The Darkness II could have been on par with BioShock. As it is, the gripping narrative and wonderfully empowering combat mean you’ll be talking about it for months after completing it. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nMachinima<\/strong> 8\/10<\/h3>\nIn so many ways, The Darkness II is an improvement over the original. The controls work better, the action is more straightforward, and you don’t have to play Pikmin with a bunch of surly little demons. It’s just more engaging and fun all around. But while its changes are noticeable, they’re also subtle; this isn’t a completely different game, it’s more like a refinement of what worked before. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n![\"The](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/the_darkness_2_screen_012_576953684.jpg\" "\\"The")
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Giant Bomb<\/strong> 4\/5<\/h3>\nNothing in The Darkness II’s story line feels out of place or unnecessary. It doesn’t digress needlessly into side missions or other time-wasters designed to just keep you playing for longer stretches. Instead, Digital Extremes believed in the strength of both its combat system and Jenkins’ script to inspire players to play through it again once the credits roll. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nIGN<\/strong> 8\/10<\/h3>\nDespite some problems with polish and a story that takes time to develop into something great, The Darkness II ends up as an early treat in the new year. The narrative elements help the pacing considerably, breaking up Jackie’s engaging and brutal murderfests. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nDestructoid<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nThe Darkness II succeeds far more than it fails. The single-player experience features some genuine emotion in its narrative, something games which don’t feature skull-extricating tentacles rarely manage to accomplish. And while the Vendettas cooperative multiplayer content feels lackluster by comparison, it’s not bad either and serves to pad out this short but otherwise delightful game. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n![\"The](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/the_darkness_2_screen_011_496384760.jpg\" "\\"The")
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Strategy Informer<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nDespite its short-length, bland level design and forgettable bosses, The Darkness II is a thoroughly entertaining blast from start to finish. Who knew dismembering hordes of enemies would be such a guilty pleasure? Read more <\/a><\/p>\n1UP<\/strong> B<\/h3>\nI’m impressed by the effort on the part of Digital Extremes to deliver a satisfying sequel that builds on the ideas of the first game. Jackie’s empowering abilities encourage players to experiment and try different tactics, and ultimately allow every player to discover combat techniques that they think work best. His world is realized through a remarkable graphic style and nuanced and meaningful character interactions. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nEdge Magazine<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nIt’s derivative, gratuitous and needlessly profane, but beneath the gruesome veneer lies a tale of \u2013 believe it or not \u2013 genuine tenderness. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nGamespot<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nLevels are linear and predictable, focused on ushering you from one straightforward encounter to another so that you can go crazy with those deranged arms of yours. If you are a fan of the original game, bear this in mind: The Darkness II is a fun, very short FPS without the authentic atmosphere and subtle touches that made its predecessor so intriguing. Still, if you’ve got a lust for virtual blood, The Darkness II leaks enough of it to satiate you. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n
Machinima<\/strong> 8\/10<\/h3>\nIn so many ways, The Darkness II is an improvement over the original. The controls work better, the action is more straightforward, and you don’t have to play Pikmin with a bunch of surly little demons. It’s just more engaging and fun all around. But while its changes are noticeable, they’re also subtle; this isn’t a completely different game, it’s more like a refinement of what worked before. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The Darkness II screenshot<\/p><\/div>\n
Giant Bomb<\/strong> 4\/5<\/h3>\nNothing in The Darkness II’s story line feels out of place or unnecessary. It doesn’t digress needlessly into side missions or other time-wasters designed to just keep you playing for longer stretches. Instead, Digital Extremes believed in the strength of both its combat system and Jenkins’ script to inspire players to play through it again once the credits roll. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nIGN<\/strong> 8\/10<\/h3>\nDespite some problems with polish and a story that takes time to develop into something great, The Darkness II ends up as an early treat in the new year. The narrative elements help the pacing considerably, breaking up Jackie’s engaging and brutal murderfests. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nDestructoid<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nThe Darkness II succeeds far more than it fails. The single-player experience features some genuine emotion in its narrative, something games which don’t feature skull-extricating tentacles rarely manage to accomplish. And while the Vendettas cooperative multiplayer content feels lackluster by comparison, it’s not bad either and serves to pad out this short but otherwise delightful game. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The Darkness II screenshot<\/p><\/div>\n
Strategy Informer<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nDespite its short-length, bland level design and forgettable bosses, The Darkness II is a thoroughly entertaining blast from start to finish. Who knew dismembering hordes of enemies would be such a guilty pleasure? Read more <\/a><\/p>\n1UP<\/strong> B<\/h3>\nI’m impressed by the effort on the part of Digital Extremes to deliver a satisfying sequel that builds on the ideas of the first game. Jackie’s empowering abilities encourage players to experiment and try different tactics, and ultimately allow every player to discover combat techniques that they think work best. His world is realized through a remarkable graphic style and nuanced and meaningful character interactions. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nEdge Magazine<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nIt’s derivative, gratuitous and needlessly profane, but beneath the gruesome veneer lies a tale of \u2013 believe it or not \u2013 genuine tenderness. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nGamespot<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nLevels are linear and predictable, focused on ushering you from one straightforward encounter to another so that you can go crazy with those deranged arms of yours. If you are a fan of the original game, bear this in mind: The Darkness II is a fun, very short FPS without the authentic atmosphere and subtle touches that made its predecessor so intriguing. Still, if you’ve got a lust for virtual blood, The Darkness II leaks enough of it to satiate you. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>The Darkness II screenshot<\/p><\/div>\n
Giant Bomb<\/strong> 4\/5<\/h3>\nNothing in The Darkness II’s story line feels out of place or unnecessary. It doesn’t digress needlessly into side missions or other time-wasters designed to just keep you playing for longer stretches. Instead, Digital Extremes believed in the strength of both its combat system and Jenkins’ script to inspire players to play through it again once the credits roll. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nIGN<\/strong> 8\/10<\/h3>\nDespite some problems with polish and a story that takes time to develop into something great, The Darkness II ends up as an early treat in the new year. The narrative elements help the pacing considerably, breaking up Jackie’s engaging and brutal murderfests. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nDestructoid<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nThe Darkness II succeeds far more than it fails. The single-player experience features some genuine emotion in its narrative, something games which don’t feature skull-extricating tentacles rarely manage to accomplish. And while the Vendettas cooperative multiplayer content feels lackluster by comparison, it’s not bad either and serves to pad out this short but otherwise delightful game. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The Darkness II screenshot<\/p><\/div>\n
Strategy Informer<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nDespite its short-length, bland level design and forgettable bosses, The Darkness II is a thoroughly entertaining blast from start to finish. Who knew dismembering hordes of enemies would be such a guilty pleasure? Read more <\/a><\/p>\n1UP<\/strong> B<\/h3>\nI’m impressed by the effort on the part of Digital Extremes to deliver a satisfying sequel that builds on the ideas of the first game. Jackie’s empowering abilities encourage players to experiment and try different tactics, and ultimately allow every player to discover combat techniques that they think work best. His world is realized through a remarkable graphic style and nuanced and meaningful character interactions. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nEdge Magazine<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nIt’s derivative, gratuitous and needlessly profane, but beneath the gruesome veneer lies a tale of \u2013 believe it or not \u2013 genuine tenderness. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nGamespot<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nLevels are linear and predictable, focused on ushering you from one straightforward encounter to another so that you can go crazy with those deranged arms of yours. If you are a fan of the original game, bear this in mind: The Darkness II is a fun, very short FPS without the authentic atmosphere and subtle touches that made its predecessor so intriguing. Still, if you’ve got a lust for virtual blood, The Darkness II leaks enough of it to satiate you. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n
IGN<\/strong> 8\/10<\/h3>\nDespite some problems with polish and a story that takes time to develop into something great, The Darkness II ends up as an early treat in the new year. The narrative elements help the pacing considerably, breaking up Jackie’s engaging and brutal murderfests. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nDestructoid<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nThe Darkness II succeeds far more than it fails. The single-player experience features some genuine emotion in its narrative, something games which don’t feature skull-extricating tentacles rarely manage to accomplish. And while the Vendettas cooperative multiplayer content feels lackluster by comparison, it’s not bad either and serves to pad out this short but otherwise delightful game. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The Darkness II screenshot<\/p><\/div>\n
Strategy Informer<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nDespite its short-length, bland level design and forgettable bosses, The Darkness II is a thoroughly entertaining blast from start to finish. Who knew dismembering hordes of enemies would be such a guilty pleasure? Read more <\/a><\/p>\n1UP<\/strong> B<\/h3>\nI’m impressed by the effort on the part of Digital Extremes to deliver a satisfying sequel that builds on the ideas of the first game. Jackie’s empowering abilities encourage players to experiment and try different tactics, and ultimately allow every player to discover combat techniques that they think work best. His world is realized through a remarkable graphic style and nuanced and meaningful character interactions. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nEdge Magazine<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nIt’s derivative, gratuitous and needlessly profane, but beneath the gruesome veneer lies a tale of \u2013 believe it or not \u2013 genuine tenderness. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nGamespot<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nLevels are linear and predictable, focused on ushering you from one straightforward encounter to another so that you can go crazy with those deranged arms of yours. If you are a fan of the original game, bear this in mind: The Darkness II is a fun, very short FPS without the authentic atmosphere and subtle touches that made its predecessor so intriguing. Still, if you’ve got a lust for virtual blood, The Darkness II leaks enough of it to satiate you. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n
Destructoid<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nThe Darkness II succeeds far more than it fails. The single-player experience features some genuine emotion in its narrative, something games which don’t feature skull-extricating tentacles rarely manage to accomplish. And while the Vendettas cooperative multiplayer content feels lackluster by comparison, it’s not bad either and serves to pad out this short but otherwise delightful game. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The Darkness II screenshot<\/p><\/div>\n
Strategy Informer<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/h3>\nDespite its short-length, bland level design and forgettable bosses, The Darkness II is a thoroughly entertaining blast from start to finish. Who knew dismembering hordes of enemies would be such a guilty pleasure? Read more <\/a><\/p>\n1UP<\/strong> B<\/h3>\nI’m impressed by the effort on the part of Digital Extremes to deliver a satisfying sequel that builds on the ideas of the first game. Jackie’s empowering abilities encourage players to experiment and try different tactics, and ultimately allow every player to discover combat techniques that they think work best. His world is realized through a remarkable graphic style and nuanced and meaningful character interactions. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nEdge Magazine<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nIt’s derivative, gratuitous and needlessly profane, but beneath the gruesome veneer lies a tale of \u2013 believe it or not \u2013 genuine tenderness. Read more <\/a><\/p>\nGamespot<\/strong> 7\/10<\/h3>\nLevels are linear and predictable, focused on ushering you from one straightforward encounter to another so that you can go crazy with those deranged arms of yours. If you are a fan of the original game, bear this in mind: The Darkness II is a fun, very short FPS without the authentic atmosphere and subtle touches that made its predecessor so intriguing. Still, if you’ve got a lust for virtual blood, The Darkness II leaks enough of it to satiate you. Read more <\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>The Darkness II screenshot<\/p><\/div>\n