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The Darkness | 
| From: 2K Games
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $9.43
You Save: $10.56 (53%)
New (33) Used (21) from $9.25
Rating:  77 reviews
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: shooter action games;sci_fi_action_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Jewel Case
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 29971
UPC: 827307997877
EAN: 0710425299711
ASIN: B000HX1P72
Release Date: June 25, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Use manifestations of the Darkness to devour, impale or implode your enemies | | • | Summon and command an army of Darklings - impish and hilarious demonites that commit unspeakable acts | | • | Use the absence of light strategically - shadows feed the Darkness so seek the shadows wherever possible | | • | Fight your way through the dark and seedy underbelly of New York City, as well as the ethereal realm of the Darkness | | • | Play as Darklings in online multiplayer games |
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Product Description
The Darkness gives you awesome and terrible powers, in a new twist on horror-based adventure. On his 21st birthday, the Darkness awakens within Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman for the Franchetti crime family. With his new powers, Jackie is able to wreak terrifying havoc on his enemies. Jackie must learn to fully command the Darkness so he can take back control of the Franchetti family, which is ruled by his uncle Paulie, a despicable man who is almost universally despised. Based on the popular comic book "The Darkness." Traditional multiplayer modes as well as all-new innovative game modes Next-gen graphics and gameplay featuring advanced voice-synching and facial animations and fully interactive environments
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| Customer Reviews: Read 72 more reviews...
 Surprisingly Good November 19, 2008
George Reifenberger
I was pleasantly surprised at how good this game really was for such a low price; got it for $10 + SH. Great story, great powers, and some parts are really creepy. Recommending to anyone I know with a 360.
 Good for a playthough and some achievements November 16, 2008
Justin Mowrey (Centerburg, Ohio USA)
Although I have nothing against this game really I dont see myself playing it throuhg more than once. For the purchase price of $4.98 I couldn't pass it up. As far as gameplay, design, graphics, etc...all that is fine. I'm just not into the plot or storyline. The Darkness powers do add a cool element to the game. This game is a good rental or purchase if you can get it for cheap like I did.
Pretty good October 12, 2008
A. Son (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This game was good but I can't take it into the great category. I enjoyed using The Darkness' powers. My biggest issues happen in certain levels when you go into an alternate universe and your fighting Nazis. These levels sometimes got really dark and confusing. It was hard to tell where you were supposed to go sometimes and frustrating because you couldn't see who was shooting at you half the time either. A lot of this seems to fade away when you start gaining abilities like impaling unsuspecting mobsters with your darkness tentacles or picking up a parked car and throwing it at a group of scumbags across the street. Still, something was just lacking from this game. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it and felt it was worth my time.
 Better on PS3 September 17, 2008
Dan Kage (MN)
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Not a bad game, but looks alot better on the PS3. Buy it if you only have a 360 and you dont get a multi choice.
Very, very dark September 5, 2008
A. Schroeder (Columbus, OH)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
First off, this is a game for adults only.
And I mean that in no uncertain terms. (This is a game that visits the worst human tragedy in known history - World War I) Violence, language and general depravity considered, even an adult might want to rethink her/his steps when purchasing this item. Some of the actions and environments were so intense, they literally made me feel weird and bad. I truly felt anger at the end and actually cried during the final sequence.
If you can shrug off these warnings, you are in for arguably the most substantial experience on the 360 so far.
Even in its earlier releases, Starbreeze prided itself in challenging the player to think outside the bounds of what was possible within a game, and The Darkness continues that legacy. From a first person perspective, the player inhabits young hitman Jackie's persona as he unravels the mystery of his (unexpectedly granted) powers. The plot thickens as Jackie's battle with his own (Mike Patton voiced) demons escalates as does his confrontation with a previously patriarchal uncle-turned-nemesis. With just enough twists and unexpected surreal moments, the ride is a perfect, if taxing one. For a superb shooting mechanic, sick & constant sense of humor, and moments of shock that truly shock, you can't do better than the Darkness.
On the minus side, there are long wait times between Entrance/Exit points and the map is virtually useless. Glitchy controls with regards to the (Primarily most useful tool of) Creeping Dark slow down the otherwise frenetic pace of confrontations. Achievement Hounds should also be warned: some of the achievements in this game are ambivalent, to say the least. I'm a fan, and have yet to unlock many of them.
Such qualms aside, this is the game people who loved "Riddick" should be ready to expect: A rock solid shooter that feels more like an RPG or sandbox game.
Insane attention to detail, impeccable visuals, and a nasty sense of reality.
The most profound and simultaneously profane experience the 360 can offer.
You have been warned.
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