![]() He doesn't sprint across the screen at 200mph, ala Doom or Vice City, and for what the game is trying to achieve, it works out well, though it can sometimes make exploration feel as if it's dragging on a tad bit too long. Jackie moves slowly across the screen in comparison to other action games, but this was done for the sake of realism. With The Darkness as your possessor, you gain powers to aid you in battle and exploration, along with the interesting gun-play. I've never seen anything quite like it achieved in an FPS game, and the mechanics working around it are implemented wonderfully. The character of The Darkness is a wonderfully eerie one, and a sight to behold. It's initially unknown to Jackie why this being has decided to use him as its host, but spending time through the lengthy campaign will reveal the truth to Jackie, parallel to his attempts at exacting his justifiable revenge. A being as old as time that takes hold of Jackie and refuses to let go. After an ancient being awakens to possess him and give him powers, of course. Things don't go according to plan, however, and that's where this game's narrative picks up. On the night of his 21st birthday, his mob boss uncle Paulie decides the world would be a better place without him in it, and attempts to assassinate Jackie. You take the role of Jackie Estacado a tough guy mobster, with a sense of humor, and by the game's end, some serious issues. The Darkness is a video game, after all, and it's a damn good one. Outstanding immersion isn't all that's here, though. From exploring the beautifully rendered New York, to taking the subways, to just watching entire movies on televisions simply because that's your prerogative, The Darkness does a lot to bring you into its world with astounding success. Once you're sucked in, it won't pull its tendrils out of you, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Once you're sucked in, it won't pull its LONG REVIEW The Darkness is quite possibly the best example of immersion in video games ever seen. LONG REVIEW The Darkness is quite possibly the best example of immersion in video games ever seen. As the story unfolds, the player will learn to utilize traditional weapons and the extraordinary powers of The Darkness. The story, written by Eisner Award winner Paul Jenkins, follows Jackie and his fight with the fictional Francetti mafia. ![]() On the night of his 21st birthday, Jackie is possessed by "The Darkness," an ancient demonic entity that gives Jackie spectacular powers. In the game, players assume the role of mafia hitman Jackie Estacado. Armed with an arsenal of guns, gamers battle an array of demonic creatures and supernatural powers. 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. The Darkness features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person non-linear gameplay. ![]() Summary: The Darkness features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person non-linear gameplay.
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