As someone who swears by this entire series/franchise, welcome!! The other games are wicked fun and binging the story to place pieces into the right slots is so, so enjoyable. I would love to see videos on you playing the other games or even theories you may have!
@@hourliche Yay!!! This brings me overwhelming joy! I can't wait to see that video!! And any subsequence video you make! I thoroughly enjoy your commentary and I KNOW you deserve more love!
@@hourliche plus you're coming in at a GOOD time with a new game being teased! (Nothing to spoil or say other than FINALLY!!) So that agony of waiting for more won't be as bad! Sorry, I talk a lot, but I'm so glad you're here! ^_^
@@darknesseternal2473 Haha right !! I was the first one surprised because since that teaser, this video suddenly gained thousands of views ! I guess it means people are getting into the series again 🤩
The Crossblades may not be great for damage, but people have found some fun ways to use them in combos. When the Crossblades keep spinning against an enemy they are essentially locked in position, taking small damage and unable to block, allowing you to keep hitting them. Thank you for the video and the effort to make it. I'm glad you had a fun experience, and wish you fun on the rest of the series as well.
Oh I see ! Interesting, I never thought about it like that, thanks for the tip :) Thank you for the kind comment too, I'm sure I'll enjoy the other games as well, I'm very excited to discover how the story unfolds !
@@hourliche You're welcome, and thank you for the reply! In hack-and-slash (or sometimes called character action. There's a lot of debate on the "correct" genre name) games, people who are strongly into it will often want to try to find ways to challenge themselves with all the moves on offer. Making combos, "styling" on them. In stuff like Bayonetta, Devil May Cry and Soulstice (that last one is one of my favourites), there's Style Meters, which may encourage a bigger public to try out more weaponry and can have bonuses in gameplay. Darksiders games don't really have a style meter, but the base combat feels good and there's still neat things on offer. DS2 is a bit more on the RPG side of things, BUT the ideas of the combat in Darksiders 1 are expanded too. For example, multiple different kinds of secondary weapons, all of which have a unique Charge - Perfect Release attack. And the gun you get there refills a bit of Wrath on every hit. I personally want to replay it with underleveled gear to really make the most of the weapons & magic rather than the numbers. All this said: I hope you don't feel like what i describe is the only right way of playing it. Older fans of any game may be a bit... zealous in ensuring that a newcomer doesn't misunderstand anything. You have fun with the game however you want. And I hope it's a lot of fun. The Darksiders series has a lot of ups, downs, and in-betweens and fan opinions can *strongly* differ from one another, yet as a series it's still generally something special and beloved. Wish you fun and fortune as the tales of the Riders unveil themselves!
Hi again! Honestly this is a new genre for me, I've played tons of games but rarely got a hold on hack and slash ones, except for Diablo, but it's super different from what we're talking about. I remember watching my cousin play DMC back in the days and always wanted to try it myself, guess I'll grab these too if I get the chance but yeah, Darksiders was a pleasure and I'm looking forward to seeing more, especially since you tell me the second one is aiming more towards the rpg aspect of things ! I admit that I often find myself in a situation where I'll aim for efficiency more than style - but I'm curious to try, I might actually discover a new way of playing ! (Also, I might've played many games and have good sense of what I'm supposed to do, but my skills aren't definitely the best which means styling could make me feel like I actually have some skills haha) Since I posted that video I only get positive feedback and the community is super chill - thanks for the welcome !
@@hourliche Beware with DMC2 if opportunity allows for it.i It's generally considered the worst game in the series and recommended to avoid it. Despite your issues with the Griever's lair and the Black Throne, seeing you describe it as a pleasure is a heartening sign. I definitely want to recommend Soulstice too, since it's one of my favourites, though it's not the easiest game in the genre to get into and drags on a bit during levels. Still has a lot to offer in both gameplay and story. Go for it, I hope you'll have fun in trying to experiment! There's no harm in trying... at least, not for you. There's a lot of harm for your sparring partners :P You may be slicing and dicing and swooping and sweeping enemies from left to right and back again before you know it. Slamming foes away with mace swings, pulling them back with a ghostly arm, shoot them with a gun before they're at the halfway point to stop them, then dash forward and jump up to hack at them a bit with your scythes before swiping with the mace again, and more fun stuff. (no worries there, there's many games i like a lot and am hardly an expert at. I wouldn't like them as much if i didn't have fun with them regardless. Glad that the community is being chill. May that keep up, and may any rougher encounters be dealt with well. Have a good one and take care!
Genuinely enjoyed this game, it's got God of war's combat, Zelda's style dungeons, a fanfic book of revelation's plot, and Liam O'Brien nailed the voice acting for war I encourage you to play the sequel much more refined and the world is more high fantasy
@@hourliche just to nudge you more, you play as Death, and you get the horse from the get-go, give it a try man, it's a tragedy that their dev team got royally screwed by publishers
a fun bit anyfans who dont know. the Developers modled each game based on the personality of the horseman you play! War is young stubborn and needs to learn, so basic puzzles and upfront issues also.... a test. Darksiders 2 you play Death, and Death has many forms, lots more customizations you can play how you want, lots of versatility. Darksiders 3... its like bashing your head on wall and failing over and over again as is Furrry, once on the war path the only path is forward, but maybe not... that lesson is hard learned for Furry and so it is for the player.... how to do strife.. i honestly have no idea... but one i thing i do know.... no other game franchise is anywhere near this next level that has been presented by Darksiders! even though it is now a Cult Classic... the story Deservers an ending and not a half assed ending! a true ending!
@hourliche I really want a remake for this franchise and fifth game all horseman must be in that game ! Waaah darksiders 2010 what a game what a memory ! Thank you so much for this beautiful memories you reviewed to us !
I've been playing these games since the first one dropped. I feel the first three are very much products of their time. I think Darksiders 2 might be my personal favorite.
This game still has one of my all time favorite game endings. If you enjoyed Darksiders 1 then 2 is definitely worth playing to get a more refined experience and some more lore.
Great vid m8, love that it was on one of my all time favourite franchises,^ Darksiders 2 expands a lot on darksiders 1 and its also a beauty that can stand the test of time keep it up
Its interesting that the levels you.like the least IS my favorite, i love the portal puzzles Of This game and even the extra stuff arround the Works you can find with the portal gun
Ah yes honestly portal stuff definitely wasn't my cup of tea, and you're the first one I see who says this ! What was your least favorite part of the game then ?
Definitely play the second game, it is much more refined than the fire one and the puzzles, which I noticed you had a not so great time with, are much better
I suggest you to play all the games, but instead of following the release date I suggest you to play them in the order of the event. You played the first, so I suggest you DarkSiders Genesis (it's a prequel, not a spin -off. You need to play it for understanding many stuff) DarkSiders 3 DarkSiders 2
The order actually goes Darksiders Genesis Darksiders 1 prologue till War is defeated Darksiders 2 prologue till Death finishes up with Crowfather Darksiders 3 complete game Darksiders 2 finish the rest of the game Darksiders 1 finish the rest of the game The chain of events are all based on Strife and his guns as both War and Death eventually get them after Strife faces the Destroyer in DS3
@stupidfathobbit4262 dude, you can't split up the game. Do you really think someone would play the first 5 hours on DarkSiders, drop It, and play DarkSiders 2? You makes no sense. Also, thanks for the spoiler for the people that might not have played it yet
The sequels are about the same quality combat wise, just a bit different. Though from what I remember, the pacing is much better with less annoying puzzle segments. Especially in 3. There has been another teased that one will exist but nothing properly announced about it yet. I have always hoped for a co-op one that acts as a sequel to the first game where you can play as all 4 horsemen. As 2 and 3 take place before/alongside game 1.
IMO Darksiders 1's puzzles were amazing and turned out to be a highlight and one of the more memorable aspects of the game for me(the lore, character design, voice acting/dialogue, cut-scenes and animation were all extremely memorable of course). They shouldn't stray away from puzzles IMO, but I see the need for a feature that let one toggle hints. I know puzzles can be a hard filter for a lot of players, but puzzles that are just the right level of challenging are so incredibly satisfying. They also serve to make the character feel more resourceful and cunning. Though it's obviously impossible to make puzzles a 'one size fits all', which I think developers have become acutely aware of and a lot of modern games stray away from puzzles(unless the genre is puzzle dedicated).The IQ distribution of the population/target audience dictate the difficulty of puzzles. To circumvent this they would have to make a separate difficulty setting for puzzles, with unique puzzles for each difficulty. Which makes level design far more complicated and the juice may simply not be worth the squeeze. If the puzzles are too easy they're just tedious, but trivial chores slowing down the progression and serve as a barrier for the fun. If they're too hard they're frustrating and break the immersion as you're forced to look up walkthroughs. But when puzzles are just the right amount of challenge they're so incredibly satisfying for the player, regardless of were they fall on the IQ distribution. (I'm not trying to make jabs at anyone's intelligence or boast. Long sessions and fatigue also impact the challenge of puzzles.)
this dudes.... its a game that is now 20 years old that was catered to the OoT crowd...... not some no puzzle, quick sliding, everything is rouge like type crowd
People who don't like the Black Throne, I often find it's down to either a skill issue with fighting or a lack of intelligence when it comes to puzzles, either way please get good
Darksiders 4 is coming!! Time to ride again.
@@Hellfalcon666 VULGRIM SAMAEL 😍😍😍
What? When? How?
@@karanloka4235 There was a teaser released a week ago
Pretty sure the fan base has wanted this game for a long time.
@@hanibalking7841 I can’t wait
Ending still gets me hyped lol
Years can pass and I still get hyped!!
Been seeing lots of darksiders on my feed outta nowhere, what a nostalgia looking back at it
It was my first time playing it ! Anyways I think it has to do with Darksiders 4 being announced
Strife is comming
As someone who swears by this entire series/franchise, welcome!! The other games are wicked fun and binging the story to place pieces into the right slots is so, so enjoyable. I would love to see videos on you playing the other games or even theories you may have!
Thanks ! I am working on it :)
@@hourliche Yay!!! This brings me overwhelming joy! I can't wait to see that video!! And any subsequence video you make! I thoroughly enjoy your commentary and I KNOW you deserve more love!
@@darknesseternal2473 Thank you so much it means a lot I really appreciate it !!
@@hourliche plus you're coming in at a GOOD time with a new game being teased! (Nothing to spoil or say other than FINALLY!!) So that agony of waiting for more won't be as bad! Sorry, I talk a lot, but I'm so glad you're here! ^_^
@@darknesseternal2473 Haha right !! I was the first one surprised because since that teaser, this video suddenly gained thousands of views ! I guess it means people are getting into the series again 🤩
The Crossblades may not be great for damage, but people have found some fun ways to use them in combos. When the Crossblades keep spinning against an enemy they are essentially locked in position, taking small damage and unable to block, allowing you to keep hitting them.
Thank you for the video and the effort to make it. I'm glad you had a fun experience, and wish you fun on the rest of the series as well.
Oh I see ! Interesting, I never thought about it like that, thanks for the tip :)
Thank you for the kind comment too, I'm sure I'll enjoy the other games as well, I'm very excited to discover how the story unfolds !
@@hourliche You're welcome, and thank you for the reply! In hack-and-slash (or sometimes called character action. There's a lot of debate on the "correct" genre name) games, people who are strongly into it will often want to try to find ways to challenge themselves with all the moves on offer. Making combos, "styling" on them.
In stuff like Bayonetta, Devil May Cry and Soulstice (that last one is one of my favourites), there's Style Meters, which may encourage a bigger public to try out more weaponry and can have bonuses in gameplay.
Darksiders games don't really have a style meter, but the base combat feels good and there's still neat things on offer.
DS2 is a bit more on the RPG side of things, BUT the ideas of the combat in Darksiders 1 are expanded too.
For example, multiple different kinds of secondary weapons, all of which have a unique Charge - Perfect Release attack. And the gun you get there refills a bit of Wrath on every hit.
I personally want to replay it with underleveled gear to really make the most of the weapons & magic rather than the numbers.
All this said: I hope you don't feel like what i describe is the only right way of playing it. Older fans of any game may be a bit... zealous in ensuring that a newcomer doesn't misunderstand anything.
You have fun with the game however you want. And I hope it's a lot of fun.
The Darksiders series has a lot of ups, downs, and in-betweens and fan opinions can *strongly* differ from one another, yet as a series it's still generally something special and beloved.
Wish you fun and fortune as the tales of the Riders unveil themselves!
Hi again! Honestly this is a new genre for me, I've played tons of games but rarely got a hold on hack and slash ones, except for Diablo, but it's super different from what we're talking about.
I remember watching my cousin play DMC back in the days and always wanted to try it myself, guess I'll grab these too if I get the chance but yeah, Darksiders was a pleasure and I'm looking forward to seeing more, especially since you tell me the second one is aiming more towards the rpg aspect of things !
I admit that I often find myself in a situation where I'll aim for efficiency more than style - but I'm curious to try, I might actually discover a new way of playing ! (Also, I might've played many games and have good sense of what I'm supposed to do, but my skills aren't definitely the best which means styling could make me feel like I actually have some skills haha)
Since I posted that video I only get positive feedback and the community is super chill - thanks for the welcome !
@@hourliche Beware with DMC2 if opportunity allows for it.i It's generally considered the worst game in the series and recommended to avoid it.
Despite your issues with the Griever's lair and the Black Throne, seeing you describe it as a pleasure is a heartening sign.
I definitely want to recommend Soulstice too, since it's one of my favourites, though it's not the easiest game in the genre to get into and drags on a bit during levels. Still has a lot to offer in both gameplay and story.
Go for it, I hope you'll have fun in trying to experiment! There's no harm in trying... at least, not for you. There's a lot of harm for your sparring partners :P
You may be slicing and dicing and swooping and sweeping enemies from left to right and back again before you know it.
Slamming foes away with mace swings, pulling them back with a ghostly arm, shoot them with a gun before they're at the halfway point to stop them, then dash forward and jump up to hack at them a bit with your scythes before swiping with the mace again, and more fun stuff.
(no worries there, there's many games i like a lot and am hardly an expert at. I wouldn't like them as much if i didn't have fun with them regardless.
Glad that the community is being chill. May that keep up, and may any rougher encounters be dealt with well.
Have a good one and take care!
Genuinely enjoyed this game, it's got God of war's combat, Zelda's style dungeons, a fanfic book of revelation's plot, and Liam O'Brien nailed the voice acting for war
I encourage you to play the sequel much more refined and the world is more high fantasy
I really did enjoy it too, and thanks for the suggestion, I might just keep going with Darksiders 2 soon !
@@hourliche just to nudge you more, you play as Death, and you get the horse from the get-go, give it a try man, it's a tragedy that their dev team got royally screwed by publishers
19:55 Jesus I rembember doing that specific puzzle a decade ago and feeling pretty good about myself after.
@@toros7983 I feel you haha, at least it was gratifying to solve I guess
The second game is much better than the first one, not to mention the wonderful soundtrack. Do continue with the series, you won't regret it
Perfect, looking forward to it !
a fun bit anyfans who dont know. the Developers modled each game based on the personality of the horseman you play! War is young stubborn and needs to learn, so basic puzzles and upfront issues also.... a test. Darksiders 2 you play Death, and Death has many forms, lots more customizations you can play how you want, lots of versatility. Darksiders 3... its like bashing your head on wall and failing over and over again as is Furrry, once on the war path the only path is forward, but maybe not... that lesson is hard learned for Furry and so it is for the player.... how to do strife.. i honestly have no idea... but one i thing i do know.... no other game franchise is anywhere near this next level that has been presented by Darksiders! even though it is now a Cult Classic... the story Deservers an ending and not a half assed ending! a true ending!
Great video dude. The tempo is great and it was amusing to watch. Thats hard to come by nowadays.
Now do Darksiders 2 and 3
Thanks a lot, really appreciate it ! Haha sure I might just do 2 and 3
Don't forget Darksiders Genesis!
Awesome video, glad TH-cam recommended your channel. Keep it up.
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
@hourliche I really want a remake for this franchise and fifth game all horseman must be in that game ! Waaah darksiders 2010 what a game what a memory !
Thank you so much for this beautiful memories you reviewed to us !
I've been playing these games since the first one dropped. I feel the first three are very much products of their time. I think Darksiders 2 might be my personal favorite.
The ending line always give me chills, loved the trilogy.
This game still has one of my all time favorite game endings.
If you enjoyed Darksiders 1 then 2 is definitely worth playing to get a more refined experience and some more lore.
Yes that ending was incredible, I'm definitely playing the second game !
Great vid m8, love that it was on one of my all time favourite franchises,^
Darksiders 2 expands a lot on darksiders 1 and its also a beauty that can stand the test of time
keep it up
Thank you so much ! I definitely think I'm going to give Darksiders 2 a try
the one holding the leash is Mark Hamil's voice aka luke skywalker / joker
Ohhhh didn't know that
I just recently beat the first one now I am onto the second great game
Enjoy !
FINALLY, OH LORD THANK THY BLEWSSSING OF DARKSIDERS
Its interesting that the levels you.like the least IS my favorite, i love the portal puzzles Of This game and even the extra stuff arround the Works you can find with the portal gun
Ah yes honestly portal stuff definitely wasn't my cup of tea, and you're the first one I see who says this ! What was your least favorite part of the game then ?
@@hourliche i think the desert, until o got ruin going through the sand was a slog
@@hourliche I also really loved the portal puzzles.
You should give them a try, or at least the second one!
Pure gold!
I'm already working on it ! Can't believe I missed this series until now - thanks for the comment !
Honestly first part is peak gaming
Darksiders 2 is legit a fkin amezzin game. Play it.
On it !
I think you should. This games have some good lore and gameplay.
Darksiders is a great franchise and I hope for more to come. We have played as War, then Death and Fury... only Strife is missing :)
9:30 I think he knows "DA WAE"
Definitely play the second game, it is much more refined than the fire one and the puzzles, which I noticed you had a not so great time with, are much better
Okay !! Thanks
Love the premise of these games. Was so happy I gave darksiders 1 ago when I did
Agreed, bit hard to follow at first but it's so well written
I love Darksiders
I suggest you to play all the games, but instead of following the release date I suggest you to play them in the order of the event.
You played the first, so I suggest you
DarkSiders Genesis (it's a prequel, not a spin -off. You need to play it for understanding many stuff)
DarkSiders 3
DarkSiders 2
The order actually goes
Darksiders Genesis
Darksiders 1 prologue till War is defeated
Darksiders 2 prologue till Death finishes up with Crowfather
Darksiders 3 complete game
Darksiders 2 finish the rest of the game
Darksiders 1 finish the rest of the game
The chain of events are all based on Strife and his guns as both War and Death eventually get them after Strife faces the Destroyer in DS3
@stupidfathobbit4262 dude, you can't split up the game. Do you really think someone would play the first 5 hours on DarkSiders, drop It, and play DarkSiders 2?
You makes no sense. Also, thanks for the spoiler for the people that might not have played it yet
Darksiders 2 is on my top 10 list of all time (I have been playing since 5 years old I am 32)
Good to know, I'm very excited about it!
Best ending in gaming history are both god of war 2 and Darksiders 1.
God of War 2 is another game I never got to play, I might just get that one too
Check out Dante's Inferno. It's a crime the game was forgotten.
Ohh I heard about this one, always thought the cover looked cool, alright I'm sold - thanks for the suggestion!
@@hourliche It's classic god of war on steroids, and dark fantasy on steroids too.
The sequels are about the same quality combat wise, just a bit different. Though from what I remember, the pacing is much better with less annoying puzzle segments. Especially in 3.
There has been another teased that one will exist but nothing properly announced about it yet. I have always hoped for a co-op one that acts as a sequel to the first game where you can play as all 4 horsemen. As 2 and 3 take place before/alongside game 1.
IMO Darksiders 1's puzzles were amazing and turned out to be a highlight and one of the more memorable aspects of the game for me(the lore, character design, voice acting/dialogue, cut-scenes and animation were all extremely memorable of course). They shouldn't stray away from puzzles IMO, but I see the need for a feature that let one toggle hints. I know puzzles can be a hard filter for a lot of players, but puzzles that are just the right level of challenging are so incredibly satisfying. They also serve to make the character feel more resourceful and cunning.
Though it's obviously impossible to make puzzles a 'one size fits all', which I think developers have become acutely aware of and a lot of modern games stray away from puzzles(unless the genre is puzzle dedicated).The IQ distribution of the population/target audience dictate the difficulty of puzzles. To circumvent this they would have to make a separate difficulty setting for puzzles, with unique puzzles for each difficulty. Which makes level design far more complicated and the juice may simply not be worth the squeeze. If the puzzles are too easy they're just tedious, but trivial chores slowing down the progression and serve as a barrier for the fun. If they're too hard they're frustrating and break the immersion as you're forced to look up walkthroughs. But when puzzles are just the right amount of challenge they're so incredibly satisfying for the player, regardless of were they fall on the IQ distribution.
(I'm not trying to make jabs at anyone's intelligence or boast. Long sessions and fatigue also impact the challenge of puzzles.)
Great video 😊
Thank you !!
My game is stuck in a loading screen after helping thane get past the angels. After that it just loads forever
I'm still waiting for darksiders 4
But most likely it won't come out(
I think it is !!
Now its time to watch and replah the other 3 to waste time till 4 comes out
Yes I need to be caught up for day 1 !
You wore playing the Warmastered edition?
Yes !
Is the series available on Android in any way
Its time to remake darksiders❤
this dudes.... its a game that is now 20 years old that was catered to the OoT crowd...... not some no puzzle, quick sliding, everything is rouge like type crowd
I would love to see a video on the other games
Samael 😍😍😍
smoll channel
Im start playing right now so it's worth it
Enjoy !
Darksiders 2 is the perfect game
Holler if you need info on DS2 or 3. I’m currently finishing up a ds3 playthrough
Thanks appreciate it ! I'll keep it in mind when I start working on these
@@hourliche I’m gonna be playing this soon. My goal is to finished the game on the hardest difficulty and then finish the achievements I have left.
Great now play Darksiders 2 and 3...both great games as well..I love 3 specially...it is more of a soulslike...I am in for those kind of games...
Oh I'm definitely a fan of those too, once I'm done with 2, I'll have an even better reason to go for 3 now !
How to play in mobile darksider 1
You should
Play the sequel!
On it !!
So you just want to tell me the whole story all over again? Why didn't you title this video more accurately?
Guess so, from previous experiences this seems to be the most effective so far, how would you name it ?
People who don't like the Black Throne, I often find it's down to either a skill issue with fighting or a lack of intelligence when it comes to puzzles, either way please get good
Definitely play darksiders 2
For sure !