Darksiders II: A refined action-packed RPG
Darksiders II, the second installment in the Darksiders series, is an action-packed slasher/RPG game developed by THQ Nordic. The game is available on Nintendo Switch as a full version and introduces an open-world, overhauled quest system, and dialogues that further enhance the gameplay experience.
The game follows the story of Death, the second Rider of Apocalypse, on a quest to support War, the protagonist of the previous game, and restore balance to the world. Darksiders II improves upon its predecessor with an extensive combat system and various riddles that have been significantly enhanced. Additionally, RPG elements are present in the form of leveling up your protagonist and acquiring new skills for both combat and battle support. The game also features an immersive soundtrack that accompanies the players throughout every location and battle.
Darksiders II manages to stand out among other third-person RPGs of its time with its unique design of locations and enemies, a more realistic combat system, and various game mechanic overhauls, resulting in a refined experience for any player.