Lethal
06-30-2007, 11:50 PM
Here is my review of the Playstation 3 version of The Darkness.
The games starts off with a pretty cool chase scene where you and 2 other guy are trying to out run the cops. Apparently you work for your uncle Paulie (Mobster) and a deal you were supposed to make went wrong. Now uncle Paulie has put a hit on you on your 21st birthday. After playing for about 10mins or so you encounter "The Darkness". This evil spirit or demon as you will uses your body as a puppet. It needs to feed by eating the hearts of those you kill. You can use the darkness, which look like two pissed off snakes on each shoulder, to kill your enemies and reach certain areas that you cant reach. You also have the power to summon a gremlin to fight for you or solve a puzzle.
This looks to be the first PS3 game to have ACCOMPLISHMENTS. These appear to just like the achievements found on the Xbox 360. Now Sony hasnt released the update to involve these accomplishments outside the game yet but the when they do I am sure you will get all the accomplishments added to your score without having to play the game all over again.
While playing the game you will be finding hidden phone numbers scattered throughout the city. You can go to any phone and call these random numbers to unlock bonus features in the game. Some of the phone calls are pretty funny. I also noticed that the game has full length movies. While at your girlfriends house (Jenny Romano) she will ask you to sit and watch a movie. Stay there until she falls asleep and you will unlock an accomplishment. You can even watch the entire movie To Kill A Mockingbird.
Graphics
The game sports some of the best graphics in a FPS game. The city, subway, and people are all very detailed. The game does show some jaggies while playing but nothing that will bother you. The game is set at night but thats what makes this game so great. Whats so scary about the day time?
Sound
Great music which really sets the mood. The voice acting is superb and the creature/surroundings sound really good. Just like in the real world there is constant noise going on. At one point you will hear music, people talking, and gun shots in the distance at the same time.
Value
With the addition of accomplishments to the game this really helps boost the replay value of the game. There are 50 accomplishments to get so this game should get plenty of extra play time. There are other full movies are Nosferatu, The man with the golden arm, other cartoons, and Popeye
Multiplayer
I havent tested the multiplayer mode yet.
Overall
This is one of my favorite FPS games already. Its so realistic and just doesnt seem like a game. Its got everything from a great story to great graphics. I rate this game.....
8.75/10
The games starts off with a pretty cool chase scene where you and 2 other guy are trying to out run the cops. Apparently you work for your uncle Paulie (Mobster) and a deal you were supposed to make went wrong. Now uncle Paulie has put a hit on you on your 21st birthday. After playing for about 10mins or so you encounter "The Darkness". This evil spirit or demon as you will uses your body as a puppet. It needs to feed by eating the hearts of those you kill. You can use the darkness, which look like two pissed off snakes on each shoulder, to kill your enemies and reach certain areas that you cant reach. You also have the power to summon a gremlin to fight for you or solve a puzzle.
This looks to be the first PS3 game to have ACCOMPLISHMENTS. These appear to just like the achievements found on the Xbox 360. Now Sony hasnt released the update to involve these accomplishments outside the game yet but the when they do I am sure you will get all the accomplishments added to your score without having to play the game all over again.
While playing the game you will be finding hidden phone numbers scattered throughout the city. You can go to any phone and call these random numbers to unlock bonus features in the game. Some of the phone calls are pretty funny. I also noticed that the game has full length movies. While at your girlfriends house (Jenny Romano) she will ask you to sit and watch a movie. Stay there until she falls asleep and you will unlock an accomplishment. You can even watch the entire movie To Kill A Mockingbird.
Graphics
The game sports some of the best graphics in a FPS game. The city, subway, and people are all very detailed. The game does show some jaggies while playing but nothing that will bother you. The game is set at night but thats what makes this game so great. Whats so scary about the day time?
Sound
Great music which really sets the mood. The voice acting is superb and the creature/surroundings sound really good. Just like in the real world there is constant noise going on. At one point you will hear music, people talking, and gun shots in the distance at the same time.
Value
With the addition of accomplishments to the game this really helps boost the replay value of the game. There are 50 accomplishments to get so this game should get plenty of extra play time. There are other full movies are Nosferatu, The man with the golden arm, other cartoons, and Popeye
Multiplayer
I havent tested the multiplayer mode yet.
Overall
This is one of my favorite FPS games already. Its so realistic and just doesnt seem like a game. Its got everything from a great story to great graphics. I rate this game.....
8.75/10