2K's latest dark comic shooter might have changed up developers between 2007's game and its sequel (what we hope is the second game in an ongoing series), but many of the same elements remain present that gives The Darkness its definitive style.

The meat and potatoes of the game is also the largest helping, the combat; The term quad-wielding may come with an asterisk next to it, but ultimately you are utilizing a generous arsenal whose entirety may not even be seen in only one play through

: Short single-player mode and room for expansion not taken advantage of

The original Darkness game seemingly came out of nowhere and impressed a lot of people, myself included. It was a new take on the FPS genre that told a dark story without sacrificing gore in favor...

+ Great storytelling; + Visceral and brutal; + Combat is fantastic; + Love the art style

Enemy types repeat far too often; Story takes a bit to warm up; Short campaign

We've all got a dark side. Whether it's rush-hour traffic or a snotty boss, something gets under your skin and makes you want to turn furniture into firewood. But when Jackie Estacado pops the cork on the Darkness - the sinister presence he's kept bottled up inside him since the last game - the...

+ Gameplay expertly mixes gunplay, melee carnage, and avoiding light sources, + Diverse range of upgrades; absorbing story with minimal distractions; addictive co-op

? Why does your pet Darkling wear a cat's hide like a hat

There's no getting passed it -- as much as I enjoyed The Darkness back in 2007, it was a heavily flawed game. For every thing it did right, it had an equally as debilitating flaw. The combat was fun, even if the gunplay was a little unpolished; the level design was varied and often stunning, but the...

If you've heard anything about The Darkness II , sequel to 2007's comic book-inspired, cult-fave horror-shooter, it probably concerns its multi-limbed mechanics. Called "quad-wielding" by developer Digital Extremes, the feature generated plenty of buzz when early previews displayed its ability to...

The Darkness II continues the story of Jackie Estacado, a mobster who also serves as the human vessel for the Darkness. The Darkness is an evil sentient force that gives Jackie access to some deadly powers, but that is also quite demanding and not above psychologically torturing its host.

The Darkness II on Xbox 360 is a thriller FPS game that is loud, creepy and filled with memorable characters. In this review we'll uncover what The Darkness II has to offer and breakdown both the good and the bad.

The Darkness II takes place 2 years after the events of the first Darkness game. Villain protagonist Jackie Estacado wields "The Darkness," a not-so-nice entity that thrives in -- guess where -- the darkness, granting him murderous tendrils, an underling that does his bidding and regeneration powers...

To be honest, the original Darkness sat on my shelf unplayed for more than three years. Amazon.com gave it away for free with the purchase of BioShock back in late 2007 and I snapped it up. Since I was going to buy BioShock anyway, why not get a freebie, right?

The thing that most stayed with me after discovering all that The Darkness II had to offer was surprising. It wasn't the ultra violence (although that's pretty affecting to begin with). It wasn't the excellent voice acting (but that effortlessly brings the characters to life).