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2012USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox89 % positive

Playing as Death of the Four Horsemen, you carve through sprawling fantasy realms rendered in Joe Madureira's bold comic-book style. Fluid hack-and-slash combat, loot and skill trees blend with Zelda-like dungeons full of climbing and switch puzzles.

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  • Loot and gear
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Darksiders II special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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2024USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified83 % positive29.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Darksiders II: interconnected level design, gripping boss fights and melee combat with weapons or fists.

A fast, polished 2D Metroidvania platformer starring the warrior Sargon in a mythical Persian world. Acrobatic parry-driven combat, time-manipulating powers and clever platforming challenges make for a fluid, stylish adventure.

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