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1UP: The Darkness Review

If you'd have guessed a few years ago that in 2007, Splinter Cell would feature a fugitive on the run out in the open, while the latest summer blockbuster action game would have players battling in shadows, you'd have been called some filthy names around these parts. It's not like the concept makes sense -- shadows are for hiding, not fighting. Right?

9 / 10

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Published: 921 days 3 hours ago | Review | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360

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MK_Red - 921 days 3 hours ago

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The article doesnt tlak about which version and doesn't compare them so I take it that it means both versions. No mention of TV and movie features in review!?

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beast - 921 days 2 hours ago

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Dude if you follow the link ITS SAY 360 Version and when you click on the PS3 ...THERE IS NO REVIEW FOR IT POSTED

EDIT... You guys are RIGHT ..I AM SORRY..When i click on ps3 reviews i couldnt find it..either way I AM SORRY

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ngg12345 - 921 days 2 hours ago

1.2 - You mean this

http://www.1up.com/do/revie...
There is a review for both games.

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PS360WiiRocks - 921 days 2 hours ago

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surprising. I am glad this is good I was hoping it was going to be good...:) now I can buy it!

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dachiefsman - 921 days 2 hours ago

3 - not at all surprised

I played "Escape from Butcher Bay" and it was by far one of the best xbox games ever developed. I knew that Starbreeze would have a polished and refined product.

I will be more interested to see what the other gaming sites think of the game.

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Eclipticus - 921 days 2 hours ago

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i am not a HUGE FPS fan, i have a couple. PREY I think was the best one so far on 360. RIDDICK i enjoyed a lot better than HALO 1 and 2. So i am definatly gonna pick this up, and the new RIDDICK.

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Charlie2688 - 921 days 1 hour ago

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YAY more people that like Prey ^^

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original seed - 921 days ago

4.2 - Prey was ok

However it was a little too dark. The demo on Xbox Live was huge and i think it Sold alot of copies. I ended up getting stuck then lost motivation.

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MK_Red - 921 days 2 hours ago

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They really didn't talk much about the game. Its TV features, how the devil arm handles and how is the frame rate on both systems.

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codeazrael - 921 days 2 hours ago

6 - This game WAS specifically made with the PS3 in mind, so how can the Xbox version be better????

There is no more excuses for Sony on this subject now. This game was built supposedly for the ps3 and it still looks better on the xbox. If only Sony would've included dedicated 512 megs of ram to video or at the very least made it unified, then it would be a tie, but once again, it's proven that the Sony hype machine made the PS3 out to be more than what it is. And this game has been in developement for a while for the ps3, so don't come to me with that crap about them having more time on the xbox version or the statement that they still have yet to unlock the full potential of the PS3. You are talking about game designers, and the ps3 dev kits have been available for a while now and even the videos of upcoming games and games that won't be released until later next year still don't provide any glimmer of truth to the statement that the PS3's capabilities being far superior to the Xbox. Not a shred of proof. Unreal tournament will be the first game that will actually "wow" ps3 gamers and I'll bet you a ps3 fanboy's left nut that that game will still look better on the 360 because of better anti aliasing

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Violater - 921 days 2 hours ago

6.1 - Huh?

Did I miss something where is it said the 360 version was better?
I will wait for the IGN review.

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DrPirate - 921 days 2 hours ago

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What are you going on about? Both games recieved the same score and judging by screenshots, they're identical.

You ramble for the sake of having something to complain about. The two reviews were copies of each other.

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jaaz - 921 days 2 hours ago

6.3 - Lol.

Yea, what ARE you talking about man? No one has said the 360 version looks better.

Please copy and paste your canned "PS3 sucks...xbox is the best!!!" speech in a different game discussion. Thanks!

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zantetsuken - 921 days 1 hour ago

6.4 - Lol

Quit trolling and read the damn review again.

Both games received the same score. First you rant that the 360 version is better, now this bs?

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codeazrael - 921 days 2 hours ago

7 - How Sony Could've Easily Won or at least maintained by a nut hair, the lead

Should've ditched the whole blu ray idea and just went with a higher speed dvd drive than the xbox's, then with a console going for the same price, Sony could've kept alot of its clout. Less exclusives lost.

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cartman313 - 920 days 22 hours ago

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Screw that, I love the Blu-ray player. Besides, Sony was looking more towards the future instead of the present. Sony has always had a new drive in their consoles. CD, DVD, now Blu-ray.

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AngryHippo - 920 days 4 hours ago

7.2 - what?

dude i love my 360 and everything but i seriously doubt the 360 version looks any different to the ps3 version!They will most likely look identical. Blu ray isn't an issue for the ps3, its an issue for microsoft if developers are able to fully utilise the space on blu ray, more exclusive may go back to sony in the future that they have currently 'lost', even though they haven't lost them, they have just gone multiplatform which in my opinion is not a massive deal since both consoles get to play quality games once enjoyed by only one platform owner

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God of Gaming - 921 days 2 hours ago

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Good score... have mine on pre-order!

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Violater - 921 days 1 hour ago

9 - Seriously

I want this game, it's a new take on shooters with an interesting storyline, please don't spoil it by tuning this into a flame war anyone.
I hope at some point in the game u get super powerful like the comic.

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drtysouf21 - 921 days 1 hour ago

11 - Getting this one

cant't wait to play this.

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Charlie2688 - 921 days 1 hour ago

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Can someone tell me the score it got since I cant open 1Up EVER >.>

Anyway I hope its good since I am planing on buying it for the 360 ^^

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original seed - 921 days 1 hour ago

12.1 - it got a solid 9.0

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Charlie2688 - 921 days 1 hour ago

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9 O.O!

so were do I preorder the game again?

I hope there is a CE ^^

by the way thanks original seed :)

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original seed - 921 days 1 hour ago

13 - Ive been waiting for this game

Riddick was one of the most underated games next to Psychonauts. Im glad it's living up to riddick.

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sony4life - 921 days 1 hour ago

14 - well ladys

while you ladys argue my inside source says the eb secret code to unlock the 2k darkling is 555-game on any phone in the sub way.

edit: there is not a CE game. this is the code given when you pre order the game. it works on ps3 and 360

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FCOLitsjustagame - 920 days 18 hours ago

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So it is the same for everyone. Cool now I dont have to preorder. I guess if you can unlock stuff with the phone I may spend time just dialing random numbers....but then again in Riddick I made a point to flush all the toilets because I figured if you could do it, maybe it unlocks something. Odd what you do on your 3-4 playthough on a video game.

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original seed - 921 days ago

15 - I haven't heard of a Collectors edition

but i will most likely pick one up if its offered.

No problem Charlie.

The openeing scene on this game has to be one of the best i've seen.

edit: The code you get via email will give you directions on how to claim a bonus gift. Its a Darkling. I thin it must be bought at EB or Gamestop.

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Uganda64 - 920 days 22 hours ago

16 - Without the Blu-ray player #7,

The PS3 version would not be the definitive version with nosferatu and other films ready to be viewed within the game, along with being an equal in performance.

By the score, it sounds great, by the review...I'm clueless...it's a pile of useless info.

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Rythrine - 920 days 22 hours ago

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I don't know with you guys but lately, 1up's been confusing me with their reviews. I guess the best way is to wait for some more reviews from IGN, etc. Personally, I'll wait for PSM review since I'll be getting this for my ps3. IMO, they give fair and unbiased reviews. Sheez, they gave dawn of mana 6.5/10 and I had high hopes for that game too because its from square. I got a question for the fans of this series. I saw the comic book version of darkness and I was just wondering if you will get to wear that cool body armor of his in the comic books? So far, I've only seen him in the suit for this game so I'm hoping at least they make it unlockable or something.

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FCOLitsjustagame - 920 days 18 hours ago

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There was a thread on another forum a while back that said it was confirmed there is NO body armor in the game. I dont recall seeing a source (but it was a while ago) though and I would hope it was an unlockable but it could very well just not be in there.

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Rythrine - 920 days 16 hours ago

17.2 - 17.1 Thanks

Aww, that sucks. I really liked that armor. Well, I'm still hoping for an unlockable, got my fingers crossed lolz. BTW, thanks for the info, bro.

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shysun - 920 days 14 hours ago

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Yes I knew it would kick ass!It's a Must buy for me,my PS3 is hungry for new games!;)

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Jason 360 - 920 days 12 hours ago

19 - 9.0

I'm ready to live in "The Darkness"

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AcidRhain - 920 days 8 hours ago

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lol

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ShiftyLookingCow - 920 days 12 hours ago

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Everything on the xbox360 is better! Yeeh.. i have no life but to bash the PS3. My girlfriend left me for the PS3! Thats why i make love to my 360! I don't talk with reason! I do not appricaite games, just the 360!

*get more awesome flame/fanboy templates from <:Nicosia:>

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MK_Red - 920 days 12 hours ago

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Another 9.1 for Darkness. Check the page and scroll down. This time its from Play UK: http://www.metacritic.com/g...

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Diselage - 920 days 11 hours ago

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I'm getting excited for this game, being SP only though i think it'll be a rental from gametap. This game should be fantastic though and fun to play at least a few times through.

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kingofps3 - 920 days 10 hours ago

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Im getting it.

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lil bush - 920 days 5 hours ago

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im bust next week with (the darkness) and (RB6 vegas) and after that NGS comes out so i'll be busy with my ps3 for a while

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