Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
Kingston Technology 2GB SD Secure Digital Card
Braun Oral-B EB17-8 Refill Pack
|
|
|
|
The Darkness (Xbox 360) | 
 enlarge | From: Take 2 Interactive
Category: Video Games
List Price: £44.99
Buy Used: £4.65
You Save: £40.34 (90%)
New (7) Used (31) from £4.65
Rating:  52 reviews
Sales Rank: 954
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: horror-action-games
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
ESRB: Adults Only
Media: Video Game
Age: 11 - 18 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 5026555245623
EAN: 5026555245623
ASIN: B000FJ6WBC
Release Date: June 28, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: 100% Guaranteed, Sameday 1st Class Dispatch, boxed with instructions
| |
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Manufacturer's Description:
The Darkness video game is based on TopCow's cult comic hit of the same name that was written by famed comic-book author, Paul Jenkins, and co-created by famed comic-book artist, Marc Silvestri. The story for The Darkness video game was also written in collaboration with Paul Jenkins.The Darkness is a gritty, first-person, action-adventure game with a horror twist. On mafia hitman Jackie Estacado's 21st birthday, the awesome and terrible powers of the Darkness awaken within him allowing Jackie to wreak havoc on his enemies. In the game, players experience extremely intense and immersive cinematic action. Players will have an array of dark and other-worldly powers available, including cannibalizing the corpses of slain victims and transforming them into Darklings - impish demonites that commit unspeakable acts.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 AMAZING July 5, 2007
G. Court (Surrey, UK)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
Unlike the other review currently listed, I've actually just finished playing and completing The Darkness. Let me first make one very important point - I've never, ever, felt compelled after purchasing any product to go online and write a review. I always wondered why people bothered. Maybe if it's really good or really bad and you want to warn the public sure, but never if it's mediocre. But this game, The Darkness, makes me want to sit every single person I know down, give them a controller, and MAKE them play it because it's one of those things that you just feel is SO good that everyone should have the joy of experiencing it.
I watched the gametrailers review before I bought it and whilst they were positive, they weren't sure about the controls. Let me set the record straight, they are numerous ways of customising the speed, precision, acceleration and accuracy of the control system. Get the sensitivity right, turn off auto-aim and lower the 'free look' option and you can get it just perfect - so much so that even when I had the bigger guns later in the game, I always favoured the pistols because if you get a headshot, they go down, accurate, satisfying. The graphics are simply the BEST I have ever seen in a first person shooter with NO EXCEPTIONS. Gears of War looked amazing, this is in a different realm of realism - you'll be blown away. The voice acting and motion captured movement of the characters is faultless. But if there's one thing that makes this game stand out as one of the best games I have ever played, it's the story and the way it evolves with you. From the intro to the credits, you move with the story, enveloped in its twists, highs and lows. It really makes you feel like you're controlling the anger and emotion of the main character - experience it for yourself.
Can't comment on the multiplayer - that's not why I bought it. There are so many multiplayer deathmatch games out there, none of them as good as the Halo experience and few with a solid single player, so it's great to have a brilliant single player game on the market.
My only criticism is that sometimes it can be annoying travelling between destinations for those impatient amongst us, but in the grand scheme of things, if you plan what you're doing at each location, it doesn't effect your enjoyment of the game one bit.
In sum - BUY THIS NOW. I'm a videogame enthusiast, I have good taste, I don't buy rubbish and I don't get excited about a game unless it's really good 'cause normally I don't have the time to sit and play. So a game has to be good to get me to sacrifice everything else - The Darkness was it. Became obsessed, completed it, now want a sequel. I only hope Starbreeze Studios read this review and get on with Part 2!
The Darkness: Best game so far this year! July 1, 2007
Ads (UK)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Honestly, I've never had so much fun. The level of immersion and atmosphere in this game is unbelievable.
It starts with a dramatic car chase, which wouldn't be out of place in a mega-budget action movie. From there you can explore the subway station. Lights hum and flicker as you get near to them, people go about their own business, trains come and go, you can even use telephones, call customer services and even watch the TV, change channels, and watch entire films, cartoons and music videos. The level of realism will freak you out.
At the same time the game is so creepy. Ultra-realistic lighting makes the game almost photorealistic at times. The use of sound effects and eerie music, along with the voices of the darklings, will make your hairs stand on end.
The ultimate next-gen experience. If you have a 360, you really must get this game. If you don't, buy one today!
It's Spreading... August 31, 2007
A. Russ (Derbyshire)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Darkness: a videogame adaption of a graphic novel written by Garth Ennis. This is something that I was not aware of when I purchased this game; I was only aware of the fact that I was getting a 360 and had to buy two games to complete the bundle.
My response when I saw this game in motion when I jammed it into my console was simple: this is the greatest shooter of all time!
The story is surprisingly engaging and, although I won't spoil it's great twists and turns, I'll just say that it revolves around Jackie Estacado, a hitman who inherits the violent, twisted force known as The Darkness on the night of his 21st birthday. Betrayed by his Uncle Paulie he sets out to wreck havok and mayhem - as well as getting revenge on Paulie along the way.
The graphic of the game are superb; first-class FPS shooter graphics and literally no glitches within the gameplay.
The music is also both chilling and beautiful, with a combination of metal beats during the violent shoot-outs with the enemies of Estacado's family and melodic melodys whilst you are travelling about the city and the train station.
Also, it's important to note that this game is HUGE! The main story lasts approx. 10 or so hours, however there are so many sidequests that you can undergo to help out your 'family' that it takes you well into 20+ hours to finish the game 100%.
After playing this I then purchased The Darkness: Ultimate Collection, which - it turns out - shows just how true the game stays to the original issues.
The voice acting - as important as it is for a FPS - is solid and believable, with The Darkness sounding more menacing and demented each time it talks to you.
The violence is also very high in gore and blood. With upgradeable Darkness abilities and finishing gunshots at close-range (which look incredible) you can find so many ways to punish those who are unfortunate enough to get in your way.
This is still my favourite game on 360 - even aboe Bioshock, Dead Rising and Gears of War - and I recommend it to all FPS-lovers.
10/10 OVERALL
An Epic, Immersive Masterpiece! October 24, 2007
Mike Simmonds (UK)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This game is a masterpiece and, frankly, cooler than words can describe.
The storyline is both immersive and interesting, making you want more and more until you've finished it. The levels are smartly designed and the gorgeous graphics will have your jaw dropping.
10/10
a very good game July 3, 2007
SwordSwingin (manchester)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
im surprised there isnt much feedback for this game on here so i'll write a lil somthing for those thinking of buying. firstly as mentioned its from the people who brought us chronicles of riddick escape from butcher bay which is one of my all time favourite games. anyway the game itself starts off with you jackie escato a mafia hitman riding backseat in a car through a busy tunnel in newyork with a guy driving and another guy shooting the police who are following you. ill be honest its a fantasic opening sequence. the game play is open you are free to roam around there not much really to see or do but i think there was enough and its a fairly large story. the guns take abit of getting used to i thought they were terrible at first but once you get used to the game there very satisfying. the darkness is an evil entity of sorts that sybiots with jackie and this is where the fun starts wheter your contoling somthing that resembles a conga eel from hell and biting faces off unsuspecting foes, impaling them on a huge tentacle arm, or sucking multiple people into a black hole its a very rewarding experience. its a gritty challenging yet rewarding game well worth the money.
9/10
|
|
|
| |
