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Overview of Darksiders Genesis Video Game

Darksiders Genesis is a top-down action role-playing hack and slash video game developed by Airship Syndicate and published by THQ Nordic. It serves as a spin-off prequel game in the Darksiders series, introducing the fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse, Strife, as the protagonist alongside his brother War. The game was released for Google Stadia, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One platforms.

Gameplay Elements

• Played from a top-down perspective, allowing players to switch between Strife and War at any time.
• Strife uses his pistols, Mercy and Redemption, while War wields his signature sword, Chaos Eater.
• The game features a co-op mode, enabling two players to control each character simultaneously.
• Players can use burst abilities after defeating enough enemies, allowing for quicker enemy elimination.
• The in-game currency is souls, earned by defeating spawning enemies.
• Platforming elements and gameplay mechanics like bombs from previous Darksiders games are present.

Development and Release

Darksiders Genesis was developed by Airship Syndicate, a studio consisting of former developers from the now-defunct Vigil Games, the creators of the original Darksiders games. The game was built using Unreal Engine 4 and revealed by THQ Nordic in June 2019, leading up to E3. It was released for Stadia and Windows on December 5, 2019, and for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 14, 2020.

Plot Summary

• After the Four Horsemen attack and decimate the Nephilim in Eden, they are summoned by the Charred Council.
• The Council suspects Lucifer and Samael are plotting to upset the Balance, and orders War and Strife to investigate.
• They discover Moloch, a lesser Master of Hell, attacking Samael's keep, and Samael teleports them to the Void to find his associate, Vulgrim.
• Vulgrim helps them track down Lucifer's dealings with other Masters of Hell, leading to confrontations with Mammon, Belial, and Dagon.
• They learn that Lucifer and Lilith have created an artifact called the "Animus" to corrupt mankind, leading to their volatile nature in the future.
• The Charred Council declares mankind as the Third Kingdom and forges the Seven Seals as a treaty, setting the stage for future games.

Critical Reception and Sales

Darksiders Genesis received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its combat and visuals but some criticism for its story and camera issues. Metacritic scores range from 74 to 78 across different platforms. According to THQ Nordic's parent company, the game sold well at launch and exceeded sales expectations.

Technical Specifications

• Game Engine: Unreal Engine 4
• Developer: Airship Syndicate
• Publisher: THQ Nordic
• Platforms: Google Stadia, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• Genre: Hack and slash, Action role-playing
• Game Modes: Single-player, Multiplayer

Key Personnel

• Directors: Joe Madureira, Ryan Stefanelli
• Producers: Andy Hansen, Ron LaJoie
• Designers: Steve Madureira, Clint Bogue
• Programmers: Christopher S. Brooks, DJ Hirko
• Artists: Jesse Carpenter, Grace Liu, Baldi Konijn
• Writer: Frank Barbiere
• Composer: Gareth Coker