This is a collection of reviews from all the best video game review sites for The Darkness. As new reviews are released, this page will be updated. The Darkness is an action/horror first-person shooter developed by Starbreeze Studios for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Critical reception at the time of its release was mostly favorable with the game attaining an aggregate score of 8% on Metacritic.Metacritic: The Darkness Reviews
Pros
- Slick menus, stylish cut-scenes, moody atmosphereIGN: The Darkness Review
- Great voice actingIGN: The Darkness Review
- Stunning technical and artistic graphicsGameSpot: The Darkness Review
- Darkness powers are great funGameSpot: The Darkness Review
- Compelling, well-told storyGameSpot: The Darkness Review
Cons
- Touchy framerateIGN: The Darkness Review
- Weak animationIGN: The Darkness Review
- Limited lasting appealIGN: The Darkness Review
- Useless conventional weaponryGameSpot: The Darkness Review
- Passive enemy reactions and artificial intelligenceGameSpot: The Darkness Review
- Multiplayer feels like an afterthoughtGameSpot: The Darkness Review
The Darkness Reviews
Xbox 360 Reviews
Unscripted 360: The Darkness Review (9.0)
ContactMusic.com: The Darkness Review (9.0)
GameZone: The Darkness Review (8.5)
WorthPlaying: The Darkness Review (8.5)
TeamXbox: The Darkness Review (8.4)
Eurogamer: The Darkness Review (8.0)
IGN: The Darkness Review (7.8)
IGN Video: The Darkness Review (Time: 4:26)
GamePro: The Darkness Review (3.75/5)
Gaming Age: The Darkness Review (B)
PlayStation 3 Reviews
PS3 Fanboy: The Darkness Review (9.0)
PSX Extreme: The Darkness Review (8.6)
GameInformer: The Darkness Review (8.75)
GameZone: The Darkness Review (8.5)
WorthPlaying: The Darkness Review (7.7)
IGN: The Darkness Review (7.7)
IGN Video: The Darkness Review (Time: 4:26)
Game Revolution: The Darkness Review (B-)
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