THQ Inc. today announced the release of Darksiders, the critically acclaimed action-adventure game, set on Earth one hundred years after the apocalypse brings about the premature end of humanity. Developed by THQ’s internal development studio Vigil Games, Darksiders gives players control of War, one of the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse, as he explores a demon-ravaged world and battles heaven and hell in an epic quest for vengeance and vindication. Darksiders is now available at retail outlets nationwide for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system™ for a suggested retail price of $59.99.

“THQ is starting 2010 off right, delivering yet another triple-A core title with Vigil Games’ highly anticipated Darksiders,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, THQ Core Games. “Darksiders turns action-adventure gaming on its head, providing the quality and variety this genre has been waiting for.”

“Darksiders offers tons of action, huge environments to explore and an epic storyline that literally determines the fate of heaven and hell,” said David Adams, General Manager, Vigil Games. “We seamlessly combined gameplay elements from multiple genres to create a cohesive, unique and compelling gameplay experience.”


Darksiders is already receiving critical acclaim worldwide as a “must have” title for 2010:

Just check out this awesome review!