
Vigil Games · 2015
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
Session Respect Score
"Stylish action-RPG with combat depth; rewarding for dedicated play."
Minimum session
30 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Story chapters
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More in the Darksiders series
Platforms
Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Age Rating


About
A remastered version of the 2012 release, Darksiders II. Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks upon a quest to restore mankind, and redeem his brother's name. Along the way, the Horseman discovers that there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse, and that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation. Darksiders II follows the exploits of Death, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. This epic journey propels Death across an expansive gameworld as he tries to redeem his brother, War, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders. Like the original Darksiders game before it, the second iteration of the series is primarily a hack 'n slash adventure. The game takes place across netherworld environments, including 'The White city', an outpost where angels live, and 'The Eternal Throne', a floating fortress where the Lords of the Dead stand guard over souls that need to be cleansed. Although Death is the most feared of the Four Horsemen, his physical abilities are very different than his brother, War. Death is far more nimble, and relies on a combination of melee and ranged attacks. In combat Death's primary weapon is his huge iconic scythe, with a wide range of other weapons and usable items that must be gathered as the game progresses. Weapons can be dual-wielded, upgradable armor can be acquired for protection and Death has access to his terrifying and powerful mount, Despair.
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Platforms
Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is approximately 30 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition?
- Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
- Does Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition pressure you to keep playing?
- Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition's Session Respect Score?
- Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition has a Session Respect Score of 7.3/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.












