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Descripción del fabricante
Darksiders is a third-person, single player action/adventure game inspired
by the characters, themes and mythology of the apocalypse and the battle of
Armageddon described by the Book of Revelation. But this modern interpretation
is not your run of the mill Sunday school stroll through the New Testament. In
the game players take on the role of "War," one of the dread Four Horsemen of
the Apocalypse. But things are not as they were.
Once the unstoppable and just wielder of divine retribution, War is now reduced
in stature and cast out amongst the ruined lands of the Earth that he himself
devastated. All that remains is the search for the truth behind his betrayal and
the survival of its consequences.
The Story
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the
world, War - the first Horseman of the Apocalypse - stands accused of breaking
the sacred law by inciting a war between heaven and hell. Dishonored and
stripped of his powers, War must return to Earth to search for the truth and
punish those responsible. But there is no clear definition of good and evil in
this tale. Hunted by a vengeful group of angels, War must take on the forces of
Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts, and journey across
the ravaged remains of the Earth on his quest for vindication. But the answers
he seeks will reveal a deep conspiracy in which War will find, and have to
resign himself to the reality that although once the hand of God, he is just a
pawn in the eternal battle between heaven and hell.
Gameplay
A mix of exploration and fast-paced action gameplay, Darksiders is based
on nonlinear play situations. That means that as War slowly regains his previous
powers of destruction and carnage in order to continue his search for the
origins and reasons for his betrayal, players will be able to backtrack to areas
and scenarios that they may have left unexplored upon first discovery. Almost
all areas of the game can be explored and some of the things players will find
as they do so are treasure chests, health chests, and bonus life points, etc.
The ability to go back and explore areas is important, especially as the game
progresses and War finds himself up against enemies whose defeat require special
skills and/or weaponry.
As for combat gameplay, Darksiders features a variety of
weapons--including blades and firearms--that can be used in combo moves or in
single strikes. Some of these can be charged up for quick, but devastating
attacks on enemies and all can be arranged on your controller's D-pad for easy
and preferred access. Additional gameplay elements include the ability/necessity
to fight from the back of your mount, Ruin, and the collection of the souls in
the form of glowing orbs that fall to the ground as enemies are dispatched. The
latter can be used to level up War with new items and abilities.
Varied Characters and Environments
Although players take on the imposing role or War, Darksiders also
contains a wide variety of equally intriguing and sometimes frightening
characters. These include: an assortment of vengeful angels; demons, such as
"the Jailer" whose body is made up of the remains of countless cadavers; a
bestiary of wicked and vile creatures created to bolster the armies of hell on
Earth; and Ruin, the trusty steed of War. Gameplay environments players will
experience are equally varied, and include areas both underground and on the
surface, that call to mind both familiar, if ruined modern urban environments,
as well as ones seemingly pulled from the nightmarish scenes of the biblical
apocalypse.
Key Features
- Apocalyptic Power of War - Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal
attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way.
- Extreme Arsenal - Wield a devastating arsenal of angelic, demonic, and
Earthly weapons, and blaze a trail of destruction atop Ruin, War's fiery phantom
steed.
- Epic Quest - Battle across the wastelands and demon-infested dungeons of
the decimated Earth in your quest for vengeance and redemption.
- Character Progression - Uncover powerful ancient relics, upgrade your
weapons, unlock new abilities, and customize your gameplay style.
- Battle Heaven and Hell - Battle against all who stand in your way—from
war-weary angelic forces to hell's hideous demon hordes.
- Weapons and Gear - Darksiders features an extensive arsenal and
inventory of weapons and gear.
- Varied Play Environments - Players will fight through varied
environments, including those above and underground, and modern and
nightmarishly mythical in design.
- Xbox LIVE - Although a single player game, Darksiders features
Xbox LIVE achievements, content downloads and other features to heighten the
gameplay experience.
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