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SoftpediaSoftpedia Darksiders Genesis Review
Published 12/4/2019
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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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Critic avg
79
58 scored reviews
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58
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50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
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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Game RantDarksiders Genesis Review
Published 12/4/2019
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Borger
GamingBoltDarksiders Genesis Review – Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be
Published 12/4/2019
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalDave Rodriguez
Rectify GamingReview: Darksiders Genesis
Published 12/4/2019
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92
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamuel Guglielmo
TechRaptorDarksiders Genesis Review
Published 12/4/2019
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJesse Vitelli
TwinfiniteDarksiders Genesis Review- War Never Changes
Published 12/4/2019
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalBryan Vitale
RPG SiteDarksiders Genesis Review | RPG Site
Published 12/4/2019
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50
-29 vs critic avg
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Read originalFrancesco De Meo
WccftechDarksiders Genesis Review – Top Down or Third Person, Hell is Still Hell
Published 12/4/2019
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75
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Darksiders Genesis
Published 12/4/2019
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Reeves
Game InformerDarksiders Genesis Review – Exodus Of Excitement
Published 12/4/2019
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65
-14 vs critic avg
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