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Yeah I got 360 near release. It didn't impress me that much visually, but I absolutely adored the story and later on in the game, the gameplay.Feindflug said:
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The Darkness II announced (Digital Extremes)
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JoeBoy101 said:
An inspired scene to play in the game, IMHO.
This semi-boring but just interesting enough sequence from The Darkness made Jenny's final scene all the more impressive. I was pissed off that I couldn't do anything about it, and since the narrative didn't pretend to be so grandiose as Bioshock did with uniting Andrew Ryan with his golf club, it's distinctly - personal. It defines the game's atmosphere. I've never felt such a complete vendetta against my digital foes before that pairing of scenes. Yes, it's been done in so many movies before, where you see such a great relationship that's begging to be soured for the plot to move forward, but not in any other video game that I can recall. Made even better since it was a FPS, and you're essentially role-playing Jackie's (mis)adventures.
And yes, let's have a PC port of the first if that's feasible.
I AM JOHN!
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Not sure if I trust Digital Extremes to deliver, but I want to believe. 
NotTheGuyYouKill
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rexor0717 said:
Supernatural.
SolidusDave
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The Darkness is one of my favorite games this gen (and yes I'm aware of the flaws in the gameplay mechanics, although it's fun to impale enemies and throw them around, sue me!).
However, the Darkness and Riddick games share so much in presentation & gameplay design that it's hard for me to imagine that Darkness 2 from a studio other than Starbreeze will be good. At least not in the aspects for why so many people like The Darkness.
btw, in both cases the franchise itself doesn't mean anything to me. This is one of the cases in which I basically want a sequel to the game, not a sequel to the IP.
but let's wait and see...
However, the Darkness and Riddick games share so much in presentation & gameplay design that it's hard for me to imagine that Darkness 2 from a studio other than Starbreeze will be good. At least not in the aspects for why so many people like The Darkness.
btw, in both cases the franchise itself doesn't mean anything to me. This is one of the cases in which I basically want a sequel to the game, not a sequel to the IP.
but let's wait and see...
revolverjgw
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Nice, day one, first game was a gem
Rated-Rsuperstar
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I'm very excited. I've been waiting a long time for this announcement.
As soon as I think of the original I'm reminded of the awesome music. The Darkness Battle music. Hell Yeah.
As soon as I think of the original I'm reminded of the awesome music. The Darkness Battle music. Hell Yeah.
brotkasten
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With the announcement of a PC version, everything else is just a bonus.Oneself said:
I just hope this follows the same structure as the first game. The semi open world and interactive story were basically what made that game.
My favorite part was actually
My favorite part was actually
the Big Bad begging you not to kill him like Frank in Scarface. I just sat there right up until the end when his dialogue ran out.
diffusionx
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coldvein said:
I played it when it came out, and it was okay. The big problem was Starbreeze re-used their Riddick structure and what worked in a small enclosed prison made no sense in New York City... city blocks with 4 people walking around kind of ruined the atmosphere.
And the last level was janky as fuck. Other than that, it was a decent 7/10 game I would say. Of course, this was in 2007.
Beelzeboss
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Nice, can't wait for it. The Darkness was awesome yo
Noisepurge
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Feindflug said:
I guess the only good side about the PS3 version was the full versions of all movies that you can watch on TV! My first experience into Sonny Chiba's Street Fighter!
canadian crowe
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Pretty exciting news. Dark Sector looked great, and was pretty fun. The Darkness was amazing and unfairly overlooked as story based game.
I don't know how this 'quad-wielding' is going to work. I also kind of wish they went with a different visual style (maybe Madworld black and white).
I don't know how this 'quad-wielding' is going to work. I also kind of wish they went with a different visual style (maybe Madworld black and white).
Poimandres
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I'm interested in seeing how this shapes up. The original was one of my favourite "experiences" this generation. I hope the story and atmosphere live up to its standards!
At the same time, I'm glad Starbreeze aren't working on this. It means they must be tackling something new. I'm hoping those Syndicate rumours turn out to be true. Also, remember that a number of senior Starbreeze developers are now at Machinegames working on something using id Tech 5.
Good news all round!
At the same time, I'm glad Starbreeze aren't working on this. It means they must be tackling something new. I'm hoping those Syndicate rumours turn out to be true. Also, remember that a number of senior Starbreeze developers are now at Machinegames working on something using id Tech 5.
Good news all round!
chixdiggit
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Loved the first one. Sign me up for the PC version.
LocoMrPollock
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This will be the first non-port job since Dark Sector for these guys. I really hope they don't fuck it up, as the first is near and dear to my heart.
Definitely didn't expect a sequel, but am guardedly optimistic about the idea of one existing. Enjoyed The Darkness quite a bit despite lots of apparent flaws.
Also agreed on Mike Patton... his voicework added so much to the original. The actor that voiced Jackie (can't remember his name) also did a great job. Hopefully DE knows how to keep what worked and skip what didn't.
Also agreed on Mike Patton... his voicework added so much to the original. The actor that voiced Jackie (can't remember his name) also did a great job. Hopefully DE knows how to keep what worked and skip what didn't.
Commanche Raisin Toast
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i'll give DE a chance, but only if:
-tv's and all the cool shows stay. piss off, that was a cool feature.
-and to broaden the previous point- the somewhat believable environment and npc's stay.
-the (personal opinion) good lighting stays.
-mike patton voices again. (he said he loved doing it and wants to do more, so it's a shoe-in)
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-finishing moves stay.
*i'd like them to just ditch the MP idea this time around so they can focus on SP, but it's not a deal breaker.
-tv's and all the cool shows stay. piss off, that was a cool feature.
-and to broaden the previous point- the somewhat believable environment and npc's stay.
-the (personal opinion) good lighting stays.
-mike patton voices again. (he said he loved doing it and wants to do more, so it's a shoe-in)
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let us go to that hell realm again like in the first one.
*i'd like them to just ditch the MP idea this time around so they can focus on SP, but it's not a deal breaker.
Relaxed Muscle
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Dark Sector was a fun game guys.
I'm not worried in that regard, after all The Darkness strentgh wasn't in his gameplay.
Let's see if they can capture the awesome narrative and plot of the first one.That's where I'm worried (did you played Dark Sector? Is probably one of the game with a more disjunctive narrative ever, it just dosn't make sense....)
I'm not worried in that regard, after all The Darkness strentgh wasn't in his gameplay.
Let's see if they can capture the awesome narrative and plot of the first one.That's where I'm worried (did you played Dark Sector? Is probably one of the game with a more disjunctive narrative ever, it just dosn't make sense....)
Naked Prime
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I played through Dark Sector 3 times and I never knew the main character's name (or anyone else for that matter , I thinkthere was an Ivan in there somewhere).
canadian crowe
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Relaxed Muscle said:
Yeah, Dark Sector was awesome and DE did the great multiplayer in Bioshock 2. i just hope it looks more visually distinctive than The Darkness 1.