Though there are a lot of intriguing features to Darksiders, originality is certainly not one of them. From the storyline to the game play, the entire scenario has a distinct “I’ve played this game before” kind of feel. Certainly, the character and even the fighting style are eerily similar to God of War. Not necessarily a bad thing, but certainly something that can cause a rather extreme case of deja vu. Luckily, the fighting that was so successful in that game translates well here – battles are fluid and powerful, with satisfying results. Wide weapon sweeps can take out a large number of enemies, and easy switching between two weapons means that game play stays fresh and interesting.

Unfortunately, it’s also a bit complicated. While the sheer number of items you find in this story certainly holds your interest successfully, it also becomes increasingly more difficult to perform functions with all of them. Three or four step processes become more and more commonplace, which could easily irritate even the most patient gamer.

Luckily, the excellent puzzles go a long way in mitigating this blunder. Offering plenty of options and encouraging creative thinking to solve your problems, the puzzles keep the game interesting where the storyline completely fails to do so. The overall experience becomes a fun one, even if it is a little familiar.