Third game is rough but still fun if you enjoy the series.
Still feel the first was the best. It sorta mirrors how I feel about the Arkham games where the first game was very "contained" but memorable experience and the second game built on and improved a lot of things from the first game, but lost some of what made the game great by moving to a more open-world experience.
I think the more linear design of the first games helps move the narrative along and keeps the pace more even. You don't get sidetracked by sidequests and exploring, which can be fun but can also distract from the overall storytelling.
All that said, Arkham City and Darksiders II are supremely enjoyable, great games. But the entry games to the series' are more focused experiences, and the subsequent games (Origins/Knight, and DS III) are weaker but still enjoyable. My humble opinion.
I'm interested in how Darksiders Genesis plays. The top-down hack-and-slash style is appealing but I'm not sure if it will deliver what I want in a Darksiders game.
Yep. Nailed it ---
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