Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #449 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Take 2
• Released on: 2007-07-20
• Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
• ESRB Rating: Adults Only
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

Amazon.co.uk Review

Developer Starbreeze Studios seem to have found a niche for themselves creating top notch video games based on licensing tie-ins that hardly anyone has ever heard of. The Chronicles of Riddick may have been a film flop but the game was one of the best first person shooters on the original Xbox. This follow-up is based on an obscure comic book about a Mafia hitman with the rather handy ability to conjure up the eponymous Darkness – source of seemingly unlimited demonic power.

To some degree the game can be played like a standard first person shooter, with main character Jackie Estacado proving a dab hand with a wide variety of standard pistols, machine guns and shotguns. The Darkness powers though are obviously the game’s real draw, with the ability to use super strong tentacles to fling around objects in the impressively interactive game world or act as a shield or even spy camera. The most interesting of the Darkness abilities though is summoning special imps called darklings. These come in twenty different types, from interrogator to kamikaze to decoy, and ensure there’s always more than one way to tackle any obstacle.

The only problem with the Darkness as a power is that it doesn’t work in strong light, which is where the need for more traditional weaponry comes in – especially when shooting out lights to get your demonic groove back on. The graphics are superb (The Chronicles of Riddick still looks better than many low end 360 games) and despite its obscure origins the Darkness itself turns out to be the most interesting thing to happen to first person shooters in years.
Harrison Dent

Manufacturer's Description
Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness. Though his supernatural entity lets him wreak terrible havoc on his enemies, the Darkness also has a strong will of its own. Jackie must learn to control the Darkness that lurks within him while harnessing its power to overthrow Paulie and fulfill his destiny.

Customer Reviews

A truly beautiful masterpiece
I saw this in GAME for £8 a few days ago and decided to give it a try. I thought it was just a bargain game that flopped and was on clearance. Honeslty I knew it was bargain of the century when I played it! It's got a killer story, awesome graphics (even tho I'm playing on a 15 inch tv!) and a lead character you just understand so much!

I cannot put it into writing really. Just buy it and see for yourself! it's one of the cheapest (and in my opinion the best) games PS3 has to offer. A truely beautiful game, shame nobody bought it!

Mediocre and over far too quickly
Decent FPS with good graphics & story, though it is over far too quickly, with not a lot in it to bring you back in for more. To be honest, I was quite relieved when I completed it, as I wouldn't have to watch another one of those annoying cutscenes.

And multiplayer? Well, let me just say that it wasn't enough to keep me from selling this on.

just buy it
If you like films such as underworld or the crow, and music such as tool or a perfect circle, this'l be worth the money.

Its a revenge story, with a twist, zombie like undead, renegade cops, the mafia and a huge shot of darkness follwed by demonic powers: admitted to you against your will.

Bought with low expectations, certainly delivered more than what was advertised. So far great story, wonderfull effects, oh and plug into a stereo if you can and the atmosphere will be stunning.

worth it