Darksiders III

About Darksiders III

Darksiders III arrived on November 27, 2018 as a sequel to the original franchise entry. Gunfire Games developed this title while THQ Nordic handled publishing duties. You can play it on PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Google Stadia. The story casts you as Fury, one of the Four Horsemen sent by the Charred Council. Earth has crumbled under the weight of the Seven Deadly Sins and their followers. Your mission involves hunting down these corrupting forces across a decaying world that nature is reclaiming. This action RPG blends whip combat with elemental magic to push through an open environment filled with ruins and secrets. It focuses on single-player progression rather than multiplayer modes.

Gameplay

Combat revolves around Fury's signature Scourge whip combined with ranged magical attacks. You slash enemies at close range while dodging heavy blows or using the whip to grapple across gaps. The game features a skill tree that lets you customize her abilities and unlock new combos. Exploration is key since the map remains largely open, allowing you to backtrack once you gain movement upgrades like double jumps. You spend significant time solving environmental puzzles to access hidden areas containing collectibles or lore. Boss fights require pattern recognition and careful timing with your whip lasso mechanic. The pacing alternates between frantic melee brawls against hordes of demons and quieter moments of platforming through dilapidated cities.

What Players Think

PlayPile data shows a mixed reception for this entry. IGDB lists 146 ratings with an average score of 68.3 out of 100. The community moods lean heavily toward "satisfied" at 52 percent, while 31 percent feel it is merely "average." Average playtime sits around 23 hours for a standard run through the campaign. Completion rates suggest many players stop after finishing the main story, with only 18 percent unlocking all achievements. Review snippets frequently mention the combat feels solid but the narrative drags in the middle chapters. Some users report frustration with camera angles during large battles. Despite these complaints, the price point remains a strong draw since the historical low is just $5.49 on WinGameStore.

PlayPile's Take

This title works best for players who enjoy deep character builds and don't mind some repetitive open-world sections. The whip combat system offers enough variety to keep things interesting if you focus on upgrading skills. At $5.49, it is an easy buy for fans of the genre looking for a long single-player experience. You will unlock 30 achievements if you play through to the end or chase all collectibles. Skip this game if you want a tight linear story or hate backtracking through large maps. The gameplay loop holds up well enough to justify the low price tag.

Storyline

Earth is now overrun by the Seven Deadly Sins and the mystical creatures and degenerated beings that serve them. The Charred Council calls upon Fury to battle from the heights of heaven down through the depths of hell in a quest to restore humanity and prove that she is the most powerful of the Four Horsemen.