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The Darkness II announced (Digital Extremes)
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The Interrobanger
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First one is one of the worst games I've ever played, so I don't doubt this'll be at least an improvement.
SolidSnakex
Member
faridmon said:
Brink is coming out on May 17th.
Lack of Starbreeze definitely hurts my interest. I absolutely hated both Pariah and Dark Sector, so I'm not filled with confidence.
There was a lot to like in the original Darkness and I was really hoping they would be given the chance to fully deliver. The fact that it was a nice balance between combat and adventuring was pretty neat. Walking around New York and chatting with the locals reminded me of playing Deus Ex. Really wanted to see them evolve that formula.
I can't help but worry that what we will receive here will ultimately remove many of the things that made the original unique in favor of a pure linear shooter.
There was a lot to like in the original Darkness and I was really hoping they would be given the chance to fully deliver. The fact that it was a nice balance between combat and adventuring was pretty neat. Walking around New York and chatting with the locals reminded me of playing Deus Ex. Really wanted to see them evolve that formula.
I can't help but worry that what we will receive here will ultimately remove many of the things that made the original unique in favor of a pure linear shooter.
Really? What did you dislike about it?
SolidSnakex said:
Hopefully it will be based in their custom engine and not UE3 - Dark Sector was really impressive graphically back in 2008 though the first screenshot of The Darkness 2 looks disappointing.
Anyway I enjoyed the first game despite it's flaws and it will be interesting to see what DE will do with the sequel.
Guts Of Thor
Thorax of Odin
While I'm happy to hear about this, I'm not that excited since Starbreeze is not involved. Just have to wait and see.
The first one is one of my favorite games this gen and the only game that I have played through more than twice this gen.
The first one is one of my favorite games this gen and the only game that I have played through more than twice this gen.
The Interrobanger
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dark10x said:
Pretty much everything that I can remember. The horrible animation (it felt like the demon tentacles were just a shitty border on the screen rather than actually being "alive") is the what I remember most about it.
WickedLaharl
Member
dark sector sucked so bad that i find it impossible to look forward to anything digital extremes is helming.
snoopeasystreet
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I would have liked it to be StarBreeze but Digital Extremes are a competent dev. Dark Sector and Bioshock 2's multiplayer were good and they handled the glaive/plasmids well. So I'm sure they'll be able to handle the power of the Darkness. I think the hardest job for them will be emulating the StarBreeze "feel" to movement and combat (assuming they choose to).
EYEL1NER
Member
Get that noise outta here.kadotsu said:
I don't think this game will sell well whether it comes out on Gears of War 3 launch day or if it comes out middle of April next year with nothing else releasing that day.
But if it gets pushed back, that means a longer amount of time until I get to play it.
So I say Fall 11 is perfect.
Somewhat Damaged
Member
I bought the first to support mike patton. I still haven't played it and got it for 5 bucks.
Will do the same with this one unless patton's not in it
Will do the same with this one unless patton's not in it
StevePharma
Member
I adore this game on so many levels (even imported the US PS3 version), even though it has his flaws.
The most impressive shit they did was the immersive soundtrack by Gustaf Grefberg. The fact that his work didn't warrant a CD-release is beyond me. Luckily I found a beautifully arranged game rip by a guy on a game-music forum and still listen to it regularly. Amazing stuff. Please release this music (Riddick stuff was great as well) mr. Grefberg and I will gladly buy it !
Mr. Grefberg is probably not doing the soundtrack for this one, but I hope his replacement took some notes and keeps the general musical themes in line with the first game, that's what defined the immersion for me, pumping you up during action- and soothing you during the subway station sequences.
The most impressive shit they did was the immersive soundtrack by Gustaf Grefberg. The fact that his work didn't warrant a CD-release is beyond me. Luckily I found a beautifully arranged game rip by a guy on a game-music forum and still listen to it regularly. Amazing stuff. Please release this music (Riddick stuff was great as well) mr. Grefberg and I will gladly buy it !
Mr. Grefberg is probably not doing the soundtrack for this one, but I hope his replacement took some notes and keeps the general musical themes in line with the first game, that's what defined the immersion for me, pumping you up during action- and soothing you during the subway station sequences.
industrian
will gently cradle you as time slowly ticks away.
I just recently played The Darkness through to completion and I have to say that it's one of the true underrated gems of this generation. The AI is a bit weak, and the controls take a while to get used to, but the story, voice acting and general "tone" of the game are absolutely flawless.
The fact that Starbreeze aren't making it makes me apprehensive about the project though. Dark Sector was decent, but Digital Extremes aren't exactly a developer you'd instantly trust with developing a follow-up to a game that you could tell had a lot of care and dedication put into it by it's developers.
The fact that Starbreeze aren't making it makes me apprehensive about the project though. Dark Sector was decent, but Digital Extremes aren't exactly a developer you'd instantly trust with developing a follow-up to a game that you could tell had a lot of care and dedication put into it by it's developers.
Dead Man Typing
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I find the lack of Starbreeze disturbing, but I think Digital Extremes can make a good shooter.
Anyone who liked the Darkness should also play Starbreeze's Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena. Which includes an up res'd version of the Xbox 1(and PC) classic Escape From Butcher Bay.
The Starbreeze shooters don't play like any other FPS's out there. I wonder if Digital Extremes will try and capture those qualities for Darkness 2, or if they're going to go in their own direction with a more traditional shooter. Either way, I will be watching with great interest.
Anyone who liked the Darkness should also play Starbreeze's Chronicles of Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena. Which includes an up res'd version of the Xbox 1(and PC) classic Escape From Butcher Bay.
The Starbreeze shooters don't play like any other FPS's out there. I wonder if Digital Extremes will try and capture those qualities for Darkness 2, or if they're going to go in their own direction with a more traditional shooter. Either way, I will be watching with great interest.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
A mediocre game gets a sequel from an impossibly mediocre developer. A match made in Heaven.
TouchMyBox
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GWX said:
Nice to know I won't have to play it at 10 fps this time around.
Chacranajxy said:
I actually think it's a great match. Digital Extremes makes functional games which lack ambition, and The Darkness was an extremely ambitious game which failed to be functional.
plagiarize
Banned
of course we could end up with a game that fails to be functional and lacks ambition. hopefully we won't though. there was a lot that was awesome in the darkness. a seamless, slightly larger world would improve the original a lot.TouchMyBox said:
i'd filed the original under 'games that deserved a sequel but won't get one' so i'll take a sequel from Digital Extremes and hope they knock this one out of the park (as they are capable of, they just don't have the best batting average so to speak).
Somewhat Damaged
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my favourite NIN song!Gravijah said:
so much ambivalence to this announcement. the darkness is one of my favorite games ever, but it's wrapped up neatly and that story doesn't need anything more. i wasn't expecting starbreeze to be on it, but if paul jenkins wrote the first game and he's coming back then that's great; dark sector was pretty fun too. and it's great to have a pc version of this one at least (pssst de could you pull a Dark Athena and port the first game within the second game to pc ty)
but if anything this is an excuse to hear more mike patton. so yeah, i'm cool with this.
but if anything this is an excuse to hear more mike patton. so yeah, i'm cool with this.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
I always thought the atmosphere and small details of the darkness were really excellent but that the gameplay was pretty mediocre.
Backfoggen
Banned
Loved the first one, hope they don't mess this up.
Neuromancer
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What a great scene.JoeBoy101 said:
An inspired scene to play in the game, IMHO.
I am hoping for great things for this game, if they can capture the same kind of look and feel of the first one it should be excellent.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Fantastic news. The first game is great, really under appreciated.
Enjoyed the first game so I was excited for a sequel, not so much anymore after seeing who the developer is and that ugly new visual style. The visuals, atmosphere, music, and voice work were great in the original. They seem to have screwed up the visuals already, hopefully the rest doesn't follow. The first game wasn't perfect but you could see a solid foundation to build off for a sequel. I'm not going to write this off just yet, but it'll take something special to get me to care about this now.
I love this main theme from the original:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDePkbgwYFU
I love this main theme from the original:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDePkbgwYFU
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
I'm worried about the Starbreeze thing, but PC is nice. I'm still hoping they port The Darkness 1 to PC so I can replay it and have it look somewhat decent.