The Darkness II (Xbox 360)

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Description

Jackie Estacado returns in the sequel to The Darkness. Jackie has been able to shut away the Darkness for two years, but a sudden attack of a rival gang makes him release the dark powers in order to survive. Jackie will set on a mission to uncover the mystery of the force behind the attackers. It's also somehow connected to Jenny, his murdered girlfriend that he still loves...

Handled by a different development studio, The Darkness II has a more straightforward FPS approach than its predecessor. Jackie is now able to shoot firearms and use the Darkness simultaneously. However, the dark powers disappear once Jackie steps into the light so it's important to eliminate light sources. Jackie's dark powers are upgradable with the use of 'dark essence' which is added after each kill.

In addition to the single player campaign there's Vendetta mode for up to four players. It offers a different story told along side Jackie's and four playable characters with unique weapons and abilities.

The graphics are produced using a cel-shading technique to emulate the visuals of the graphic novel.

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Part of the Following Groups

• 3D Engine: Evolution
• BPjS / BPjM indexed games
• Inspiration: Comics
• Setting: City - New York
• The Darkness series
• Visual technique / style: Cel shaded

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The Press Says

Calm Down Tom	Feb 13, 2012	9 out of 10	90
Hasta los Juegos	Feb 09, 2012	8.5 out of 10	85
Xbox360Achievements	Feb 07, 2012	84 out of 100	84
newbreview.com	Feb 23, 2012	4 out of 5	80
Gamesbeat	Apr 11, 2012	78 out of 100	78
Jeuxvideo.com	Feb 09, 2012	15 out of 20	75
The Video Game Critic	Feb 17, 2012	B	75

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Awards

• GameSpy
  • 2011 – #6 Top Superhero PC Game