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The Darkness

"The Darkness features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person non-linear gameplay."

Starbreeze Studios·2K Games· June 25, 2007· Main Game
81
Critic Score
4 reviews
80
User Score
104 ratings

The Darkness features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person non-linear gameplay. The game is a dynamic first person shooter that allows players to call upon the forces of the evil underworld as they fight in gritty, urban environments.

Released 25 June 2007 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 by Starbreeze Studios, published by 2K Games. Rated M by ESRB, 15+ by GRAC. About 16 hours to beat, 24 hours for everything.

Story

On his 21st birthday, mafia hit man Jackie Estacado is possessed by an ancient demonic force called The Darkness. This further complicates his relationships with his mafia family, a corrupt police department and his childhood love Jenny.

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PlayStation 3
Standard
EU
Jul 22, 2007
PlayStation 3
Standard
JP
Jun 26, 2008
PlayStation 3
Standard
NA
Jun 25, 2007
PlayStation 3
Standard
WW
Jun 25, 2007
Xbox 360
Standard
WW
Jun 25, 2007
Critic Score
81 /100
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 professional reviews
Aggregated from professional game critics and publications.
User Score
80 /100
Generally Favorable
Based on 104 ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Comparison
Critics
81
Users
80
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
75–89
Generally Favorable
CriticsUsers
50–74
Mixed or Average
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike