John Rairdin
Nintendo World ReportDarksiders Genesis (Switch) Review
Published 2/21/2020
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Stadia / PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 12/5/2019
Darksiders Genesis
In this Action RPG spin-off, the fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse Strife is called upon to save humankind from certain destruction at the hands of Lucifer. True to its roots, Darksiders Genesis will feature intense combat, exploration, puzzle-solving, epic boss battles and serpent holes from heaven to hell. The game marks the first, full-scale Darksiders adventure played from the top-down perspective.
- Developer
- Airship Syndicate
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic
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79
58 scored reviews
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The critic average is 79 across 58 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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58 included scored reviews
90–10011 reviews · 19%
80–8926 reviews · 45%
70–7914 reviews · 24%
Below 707 reviews · 12%
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Jordan Biordi
CGMagazineDarksiders Genesis (Switch) Review
Published 2/20/2020
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60
-19 vs critic avg
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Read originalPJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: Darksiders Genesis - Thrillingly Visceral Action Tempered Slightly By Performance Woes
Published 2/17/2020
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70
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Read originalChandler Wood
PlayStation LifeStyleDarksiders Genesis Review – Start at the Very Beginning (PS4)
Published 2/17/2020
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80
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Read originalDan Webb
Xbox AchievementsDarksiders: Genesis Review
Published 2/16/2020
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65
-14 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedReview: Darksiders Genesis (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 2/14/2020
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Wright
StevivorDarksiders Genesis Review: Strife is here to save the day
Published 2/14/2020
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80
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Read originalJoe Apsey
PlayStation UniverseDarksiders Genesis PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 2/13/2020
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Darksiders Genesis Review
Published 2/13/2020
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Berich
Press StartDarksiders Genesis Review - A Risky Experiment
Published 2/13/2020
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