I can't believe how great the feedback is on this, better than I hoped. Thanks for watching. That being said, if you enjoyed it enough, spreading the video around would help a great deal. Can't rely on the algorithm. Thanks again.
It was a beautiful and in depth analysis of the game. That and the sheer length goes to show how much effort and knowledge was put to use in the video. You have earned the sub man.
Whitelight As a fan of the Darksiders series, you did a wonderful job with this 3 hour long video review, kudos! :) Btw, how did you manage to record the shots like at 2:02:28 and onward? Would have been great to know, so i can record a few darksiders 2 videos with that feature :)
The third game dissapointed me "theme wise", which I think the new team didn't get. Disregarding their primary goals, War - all of his game was about stopping a war between angels and demons. Death - all of his game is him trying to stop the tree of life dieing from corruption. Fury - is kinda about herself and her anger issues, tho we don't really see her having them in the first place.
no cause if he was a real zelda or darksiders fan he would of played these games years ago and not just today ... darksiders fans the real darksiders fans have already made the comparison of darksiders playing like zelda when the first darksiders launched ... this guy is just fucking saying that now clearly tells me hes on of those people who didnt start playing darksiders til 3 came out otherwise he would already know everyone and their mother already compared darksiders to zelda many many fucking years ago
and i have no problem with someone playing a game they missed ... i do have a problem with him making a comparison and acting like hes original when 20000 real og darksiders fans already fucking said the game is like zelda the very first day the very first darksiders launched ... so its like thank you captain fucking obvious who jumped on board after darksiders 3
@@G3RM3X617 while I agree with the fact that people were comparing this to Zelda, white light deserve a lot of props for making such a video. The thing is 3 hours long and it promotes one of our favourite games of all time. Don't diss him
@@G3RM3X617 you sound so angry and for what? The guy obviously put alot of time and effort into this video he deserves your respect for that alone....if anything he gave the series a shot in the arm....do you know how many people are going to go buy darksiders 2 because of this review? Myself included
I really love how Death demonstrates maturity at the end of the game. He could abandon War to "undo his sin". But he understands that two wrongs don't make a right. He betrayed his people once and corruption was born. He understands that nothing good will come of it if he repeats that mistake. He doesn't allow his guilt to bully him into another bad decision. He sticks to the plan and accepts the consequences.
@@They_Hit_The_Pentagon not really. He had a choice between easing his conscience or saving War from being unjustly punished fora sin he hadn't committed. Keep in mind that Death always believed his brother to be innocent. Furthermore, he found proof that the seals were broken, in the forgelands. The wardens wouldn't have been summoned to Earth had the seals not been broken. The only reason why War was the only one sent to Earth was the Charred Council and the fact that the last seal was reforged before it could summon the other horsemen. Although I suppose you could put it like that if you're only considering War's accusation and not the fact that he was innocent, a fact of which Death was fully aware.
@@Hynotama I know that, war is guilty because the charred council deemed it, so for all intents and purpose he is guilty (I know he isn’t but everyone thinks he is) so death was given the choice between undoing his sin or undoing his brother’s sin
Unless u get it in pc where demon growth is still to this day broken making the game effectively about 15 minutes long before you can no longer continue but on console ya it was amazing
@@fifthhorseman1632 For some reason the newest edition of this game refuses to work for me on any but the lowest resolution possible. Trying to launch the game with any normal resolution results in it crashing....what is fun the more buggy, original release version of the game works for me fine.
Now THIS... This is the pinnacle of quality youtube content can have in my opinion! Outstanding job mate! This video must have been the best 3 hours i've spent watching something that wasn't "The Lord of The Rings" movies.
Darksiders 2 is a gem of a game the Darksiders series is so underrated!, the atmosphere the setting, the music the universe, the characters amazing series.
Watched the video a couple of times now, but from time to time I just let it play while I'm doing something else. It deserves all the views it can get, and then some. So much quality content in a single video that blows by with concision and elegance. That's the standard Whitelight sets with every new video. Top notch.
@@WhitelightThis is one of my favourites vídeos ever on the platform. But the fact that you didnt Talk about the 3 DLCs, its harder to Accept that the fact that we are never going to get a continuation for original DS end.
I love when Death being sarcastic in numerous times, angry when Lilith claim that is his sin, and devastated with mix feelings when he at last reach on the edge of well of souls... The VA is really nailed it on every moments
@@spicyoctopusone repeated line that has ALWAYS stuck with me because of just how great the delivery was, is when Death tries to but cannot summon Despair. "I have to go alone" There's something underlying in the delivery, a sadness.
Man you don't hold back, are you alright man? Staying healthy? eating well? drinking water? sleeping? Kudos still! Now I have something to listen to this week!
Marc Shanahan As a fellow DS fan, please give me your in-depth thoughts of DS3 as what I have heard and seen, is looking disappointing, the budget and team size really seems to have hurt Fury's debut.
SHIN BAKI HANMA, Takoshi Hitsamaru TL;DR I finished D3 in approx. 30 hours, played on Apocalyptic on PS4, got all trophies except for a grindy one. It's not as good as Darksiders 2, the combat is less God of War and more methodical like Bloodborne. The whole world is interconnected and as such there are no distinct dungeons. Darksiders 2 is a 9/10 for me, D3 is a 7/10 for me. It is much closer to D1 than D2. There also some annoying loading freezes and glitches [one caused my game to crash when entering Havoc Mode for example]. The lower budget is felt throughout but I'm still excited to see D4, and we see Strife in D3 and he looks awesome. For full review, check it out on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Darksiders/comments/a5t92a/final_review_for_darksiders_3_ps4_apocalyptic_710/
2:23:55 I see what you did there, Joseph Anderson. Fantastic review as always. Whatever the length, it's worth it to hear you go so in-depth when it comes to both the good and the bad of a truly wonderful game.
I seen it to the subliminal message. I had to come and check the comments to see if anyone else had seen what he did. Just a real quick shot, I had to rewind and make sure. Good job mate!
Dreadge Memes which version are u playing. I played the OG( non remastered) on a fairly old gpu (750ti) and ran on medium high 60fps 1080 with no problems
Darksiders 2 is the best darksiders in the series, not only has the game given me one of the best experiences ever but it had also given me so much inspiration for projects of my own. Words cannot describe my love for these games, especially this one.
I'll need to give it a go at some point. Got it alongside the first one in a bundle but absolutely hated the other one and never got around to trying the sequel and I feel like it looks dramatically better. The first one had some high points but it was completely ruined by having a bunch of borderline unplayable set pieces, boring combat and the baffling decision to build such big, flat hub areas when the player character moves like an octogenarian carrying a fridge. I ended up quitting that one at a section where I was given a gun to shoot enemies but kept dying because I wasn't allowed to drop it and defend myself against the same enemies that had no chance against me in mêlée about two minutes earlier. I know that the first game has fans but it's such a pain in the arse to get to the fun bits and honestly should have had a bunch of stuff cut out in favour of tighter level design and a more engaging combat system that required more strategy.
This is probably the most accurate review of anything I've ever seen. A great game and a great review. The sheer length and depth shows the amount of love and passion you have for this game and the channel. Keep up the awesome videos mate. Love your reviews and your work.
This game was a part of my childhood, its been so long since Ive interacted or seen anything about it and this video has brought so many nostalgic memories to me. I love this so much. Thank you for making this. Remembering how good this game actually was through such a immersive and interesting video was more than i could ever expect doing. Youre awesome
I always challenge myself and try to fight Gorewood when I first arrive at the Weeping Crag. He's got a pretty basic attack pattern, kind of like Thane, but it's still challenging.
I’ve watched this video more than one time, and I want to say that this is one of my favourite videos on this entire website. It so perfectly encapsulates what I adore about this game, it covers every point I’d cover and then some in pitching a “play this game” argument to a friend, it’s got genius writing and pacing, everything about it is amazing. What I’m trying to say, is thank you. Thank you for giving my all-time favourite game the time of day it deserves and then some. I think I’m going to go replay it now.
I must tell you, I just discovered this video as I was beating Darksiders 3 and it gave me a new and revitalized passion for the series. I was so hyped up by the game that I decided to do a clean run through of the first 2 games. I started and played through the whole of Darksiders 1 before I let myself press play on your video and goddamn I'm happy I did. Once I started playing Darksiders 2, I only allowed myself to watch your commentary up to the point that I had played. I eagerly careened through each portion of the game with renewed vigor as I giddily pulled up your video again for some more of your amazing insights and incredible commentary. I just finished the game tonight and with it, your video and I must tell you, it's been such a ride. I so appreciate all you've done to make this video and it's renewed in me a love for this series, which, I knew had been there all along, but laid dormant for some time. This was such a pleasure to listen to, and such a journey to embark on. Thank you. So. So. Much.
I really wanted to get into this having really enjoyed the first one. I bought the game (a second hand copy on xbox 360) but haven't yet got around to playing. I've been put over by the innumerable online accounts of game breaking bugs that occur after sinking hours upon hours into the game. It's really a shame because it looks fantastic but I can't see myself playing a game that I know could break at any time..
I love this game and the fact that I’ve got 3 hours of you reviewing it is amazing and a WONDERFUL pre-Christmas gift!! On the 6th day, Jesus said “Let Whitlelight give the masses an amazing video review of a criminally underrated game!” Huzzah!!
as good and underrated as Darksiders 2 might be, it is neither as good or as underrated as you, Whitelight. Phenomenal analysis as always, your insight is incredible and your writing witty and well-crafted. Quite frankly, the amount of work that goes into each one of these videos borders on lunacy, but I'm glad we the viewers get to profit from your commitment and drive. I'm curious, do you have experience in game development or writing? Because any studio would be lucky to have a director as committed and knowledgeable as you.
in my entire time of Playing DS2 I never noticed that. Such a neat little touch. It's like it's not just Water, as if it's something so much more substantial.
I believe some of the "pointless" Missions are porpusly made to create this feeling of tiredness and being sick of everyone that Death starts growing during the course of the game. I personally believe it's one of the best parts of the game, seeing death like "oh my fucking god what does this have to do with my main goal"
There's even a moment where Death kinda acknowledges this. A few in fact. One of them is helping Oran. You find the Maker's Chronicle for them just to make them remember their history and boost morale, and Oran replies to this act of pure generosity by saying ''Death, you are not as cold as people think.'' To which Death responds: ''Well, keep that to yourself, old one.'' Much of what he's doing is clearly just meant to either help or maintain the balance. We even see this in the Abyssal Forge extension where once he learns that the Mad Smith cannot contain it and that it'll spread to other worlds, he chooses to stop it personally just to uphold the balance. I think it's extremely fitting for Death. He is the Reaper. He is the end. But he is not the one who brings it prematurely. The incredible voice acting from Wincott and his stellar written sarcasm also added tons to his character.
But It still kinda sucks How they say "go certain place" then you do a shitton of task to reach certain place and then someone say "jokes on you, the Wheel of life is fucked and You will not use It, haha suck my Dick death"
That moment when you picked up a game (again) from years ago for no reason besides that the sequel is coming out and then a guy makes a 3 hour essay about it. This is what we call weirdly good timing.
Are you me? that also happened to me, and is even weirder than the same day that this video was uploaded, i started the game. What a great surprise honestly and what a beautiful game.
@@superelfabi Well i kinda mistyped. I had this game for a while but i got bored of it during the land of the dead section. Then i heard darksiders 3 Came out and i started playing again. Week later this comes out. Kinda funny regardless.
@@tomfranck8821 Oh well is still funny indeed, im gonna buy Darksiders 3, from what i heard is almost a copy of darksiders 1, but i hope the lore makes it worth it.
The amount of views are stupid. How has this masterpiece not 100 Million views already. I find myself coming back and rewatching this every few months. It's a striking example how good pacing, execution and editing can elevate a piece of content beyond the niche that is game reviews. This video is as underrated as the game itself. It's a damn shame.
Mostly because any video over about 30 minutes long is *incredibly* daunting to actually watch. They're wonderful, they're incredibly enjoyable, but they're also very difficult to get a grip on for many people.
Just watched the entire video simultaneous with replaying darksiders 2. I just want to say thanks. You make amazing content, and this is the pinnacle of your channel.
Bravo, Whitelight! I loved this video. It really gave me a new perspective on how good Darksiders 2 is, particularly many of the puzzles which I never really gave much thought to. I thought the editing and explanations were great, particularly the introductory compilations to each new realm were very well done. I would love to see more videos like this, and I hope to see a review from you on Darksiders 3.
@@afrog2666 I'mma have to side with demonstrating superiority on this one. 1. Their name is hilarious. 2. They're obviously making a joke. 3. It made me laugh. I would apologize if I were you but hey, I'm just a guy who doesn't play video games and watches 3 hour video essays on the subject. What do I know?
@demonstrating superiority A lot of different people supported Bernie Sanders, bud. Why do you still give a shit? It's been like two years, why are you still living in the 2016 election? There's plenty of awful elections to look forward to, we don't have to dredge up the past. Don't seek the memes, the memes come to thee.
Even in 2022 after playing another all time great such as Elden Ring for a few hundred hours, I can still confidently say that this remains one of the best games of all time.
A pure testament for one of the best games of the generation. I can hardly say big enough THANK YOU for this video and i enjoyed all the insights during these 3 hours. I was just blown away. Completed this marvelous game twice already and i still couldn't pick all the pieces why i loved it to my soul's core and watching this documentary of yours, truly gave me the whole pure view of what i loved and adored for all these years. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into this documentary. God bless you and your work.
I am speechless. This was probably the most amazing video I have ever seen. Also because i'm also a huge DS2 fan, this hit me right in the feels... Thank you for this experience Whitelight!
It's funny that through your videos I broke the barrier to "only watch 20 minutes video long". 3 hours of an amazing content of a game that I did not played. Really awesome! Keep your good work and cheers from Brazil!
Even over a year on I stumbled across this and i think its excellend. Lots of care and thought shows in the backing footage and the dialouge chosen. Also for those of us that didn't appreciate the game the first time around you have given me a reason to pick up again. I look forward to seeing more of your work now that I'm subscribed.
Darksiders series, in general, is an underrated gem. There's not a lot of good lore videos or top 10 lists about the game, let alone the characters. And this video alone covered everything I was looking for beautifully. This is by far the best DS II video I've seen so far. What I particularly liked about your video was the free camera view of Death riding through a new area with that area's signature music playing in the background. The lost light segment was the most beautiful and aesthetic. I also like how you took the time to explore each area and in such depth, without feeling that you were spending too much time on any one of them. And your criticism of some parts of the game, mixed with the much deserved praise to some other parts of it made this video feel like an actual critical analysis rather than a fan service or nitpicking. Your analysis of some of the scenes like the fight between War and Death at the beginning, or Death's slicing of the summoning bell and then proceeding to skydive onto the eternal Throne switching between parkouring and summoning despair really made me develop a deeper appreciation for these scenes. It's been so long since I first played the game and was stunned by these scenes, I forgot what it was like. This reminded me of that. Overall, this was a well balanced video. Complete and comprehensive. And even though I disagree with you on some parts of it like the puzzles, I learnt a lot about the beauty of the game itself. A job well done. Keep doing the good work.
I recommend to you the True Masters and Morons channel then. Sadly they stopped doing videos due to private reasons. But their lore videos, especially the ones about Darksiders are great.
@@Shay-ne3bo Well, sadly private life catched up to them. Not everyone can make content that is monetisable enough to make a living on this platform....Especially not, if you care about things like quality...
From the montages to the background music and from the level of voice to the the dialogues, this has to be one of the best videos (and critiques) I've seen in a while. It's good to see that Darksiders 2, even with its flaws, recieves the love it deserves. Ty for this behemoth of a video.
I watched this on release and even after 3 years, this video tops everything i have seen. It's good to see how much you have grown @Whitelight. All the best ahead, cause only the stars are higher
Jesus man. I love you xD You seem to be a real workaholic, with how frequently you upload compared to how brilliant your content is. I really respect what you do, and I also quite appreciate your taste in videogames, even if I had some gripes with your high praise of Web of Shadows, if I remember correctly. But well. For now. I will watch this video, and after that really look forward to what you got for us next (most likely the Silver Lining review or something the like)
I've watched this video before, one time when I were zoned out tired and didn't want to search for another video (it showed up in the recommended- had searched Drksdrs2 maze guides). And now it shows up, from originally listening to music- I am equally engaged, the video is still AS good as when I first saw it. It seems like there's something pulling you in to watch just a little longer, for the entire video. You have a way of telling that's engaging, making the "watcher" want to learn more. Just want to say Amazing job. This changed something in me, I can't watch another review without thinking back to this video. Every other is just too empty- still, great job!
One of the most difficult things about doing voiceovers is keeping an even tone throughout. Not just one's pitch, volume, and candor, but the cadence, inflection, and energy -- reading for ~3 hours and keeping such an even tone is pretty cool. This is the first video of yours that I've seen, my first impression of you, you've set the bar pretty high. The only critique I feel I should offer in order to improve the skill you've shown with this release is this; in listening back to your productions make certain the floor baseline volume you set any portion of audio to is not used when you want a portion of audio to switch from background to foreground audio. While you are pausing for tone, after making a point, or ending a section the background volume needs to rise to a certain amount of the foreground volume. When you are playing a selection of audio from a cutscene -- in order to allow the cutscene to speak for itself -- the volume needs to be equal to your voiceover's value. Your voiceover should be the loudest audio track, but when you are silent the background audio needs to rise to fill more of the vacuum left by the absence of your voice. Audio is 60-70% of a video's perceived quality. You read well. Your reading isn't boring, you don't repeat words too often, your inflection is natural, and while you do read at a good clip it doesn't sound rushed. You've a new sub.
I can't believe I watched the whole video, you really have a talent in keeping people interested in what you say.
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There's a small detail in Darksiders 1 that I love that many people probably missed and it "foreshadows" the whole theme of Death not being evil and actually probably being the nicest of the four horsemen, back when Ulthane gives you Mercy and War threatens him, Ulthane will say "Do I look like I'm afraid of death, boy?" and War replies with "It is not Death you should fear" referring to the fact that Death is the most merciful of the four and the one he should fear the least.
Excellent critique and retrospect, man! I have such fond memories of this game, being one of the first that I played fully as a teenager. Enjoyed every bit of the video. You had me hooked the whole time from the excellent writing and production. Even got me cracking up a few times from your jokes. Shame it took me so long to watch it all since you released it but definitely worth it
Great video Whitelight. Shared it on Facebook, hope it helps. You have consistently put very good reviews with great pacing and sound quality. With that said, merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I've just discovered this video and I definitely love it... It was exactly as the title said... Which is a refreshing thing to have on UA-cam, I'm glad it got the recognition it did and I hope you continue to grow in the future, I hope you do one on darksiders 3 someday... (The "impossible" joke was Very funny, I hope you incorporate more characters dialogue in your future videos)
Wow, your voice is so good to listen to. Darksiders 2 is my all time favorite game, so it's nice to get such a long review, I agree with basically everything you said. Thanks for the upload!
Just gotta say I LOVE the personality Death has in this game. Snarking when he’s relaxed, aware of his reputation and willing to lean on that if he needs to, easily my favourite rendition of the character
A 3 hour video on one of my favorite series ever? And I'm two years late? For shame There are plenty of things I thought to comment about while watching this. The editing, the attention to detail, the humor, etc. Frankly I just, love how lovingly you dissect it. A proper analysis between all the ups and downs of this game, what made it fun, what made parts agonizingly dull, but ultimately why it was a pleasant experience. (However the most immediate thing is your hilarious use of "Impossible" as a form of comedy...even going so far as to not even need to complete the joke at the end.) All in all, well worth the 3 hours it took to view this. I didn't even increase the speed to 1.25/1.5 to make watching it "easier", so I hope that tells you just how thoroughly I enjoyed it.
Also I am incredibly interested in hearing what you'll have to say about Darksiders 3 on a whole. Admittedly it probably had one of my favorite stories in the franchise, though I think that may be due to enjoying Fury's growth more than anything else. Also having the franchise sort of...Genre jump (The combat differences between each game are simultaneously subtle yet substantial.) makes for, honestly interesting characterization between each rider. Also this reminds me I still need to actually finish Genesis. Oops.
Now this is what I call a review! Great analysis of every mechanic, place and story bit in the game. Darksiders 2 is one of my favorite games and the Ivory Citadel is one of my favorite leves in any game ever, and whatching and remembering all the game once more through your review made me reinstall the game. I mean, this video is so well done that the only thing I could correct from this is that the Crow Father can access the Kingdom of Dead because, unlike the makers, he can travel to any realm he pleases even after death since his soul is older than the Kingdom and is not linked to it.
This might be one of the best UA-cam videos I have ever seen. I dont know if you're ever gonna read this but I hope you make another one for darksiders 3 pr 1
I keep coming back to your reviews. I know there's an opportunity cost but chalk it up to akrasia and more importantly, you're a wordsmith. I share your sentiment about this game and love the series. Among various of Death's lines, there are so many unforgettable ones but the one I don't think I'll ever forget has to be the one after he slays Absolom and questions what his next action is supposed to be. The way Wincott delivers that line is just indescribably great.
I keep coming back to this video, at least once a week for at least a month, and definetly more than once a week. Long form reviews and retrospectives like this are some of my favorite UA-cam videos, and this is by far one of the best I've ever watched. Perfect to put on in the background, perfect to focus into to truly appreciate the information, I truly love it all. Thank you for making this masterpiece!
I am so happy to find this channel. I played ds2 and absolutely knew i was playing an excellent game that seemed to slip under everyones radar. Very glad to see it get the appreciation it so rightly deserves! Subbed and liked! GreAt work!
this has to be without a doubt one of the best h&s games ever made.. not to mention the brilliant music of jasper k yd! i will remember this game because of the music
This was one of the best three hours i spend on UA-cam! Thank you so much for all this time (months!!), work and passion you put into this video about Darksiders 2. It was amazing to watch and listen your view and journey through the game. You spread a vibe of passion for this game and a realistic deep view of what is great and which parts can be meh. Can agree with nearly everything you said! Glad you mentioned the amazing visuals, the music and atmosphere of this game. Have a great new year 2020!
i have beaten this game at least 20 times over the years, it never gets old. Hands down one of the best games i have ever played. For me, it is the best one in the series
This was a great video--and I truly appreciate the time, efforts, and dedication to put it together. It was a very immersive video with such a plethora of details that I've re-watched a few times some of the "segments." I draw parallels to "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver"--that old and now classic/cult PS1 game. Somehow both games have similar aesthetics in world building/architecture; the main characters are more of anti-heros; they have this "biblical" undertones in the story; even some of games mechanics such as "devour/collect" souls, "finishing" moves--at least for me, they echoe Legacy of Kain. Once again, thank you for creating and releasing such a great video! Greetings from Sofia, Bulgaria!
This is like my 10th listen of your video and ive got to say. The way that you do your videos is immaculate. You knowleage of the game its back ground your ingame play that you include the summary of event and explanation of in game mechanics is bar none. I keep coming back to this video because this game is an underrated master piece and so is youre retrospective on it. Keep up your amazing work
I can't believe how great the feedback is on this, better than I hoped. Thanks for watching. That being said, if you enjoyed it enough, spreading the video around would help a great deal. Can't rely on the algorithm. Thanks again.
It was a beautiful and in depth analysis of the game. That and the sheer length goes to show how much effort and knowledge was put to use in the video. You have earned the sub man.
Whitelight As a fan of the Darksiders series, you did a wonderful job with this 3 hour long video review, kudos! :)
Btw, how did you manage to record the shots like at 2:02:28 and onward? Would have been great to know, so i can record a few darksiders 2 videos with that feature :)
@@MrChaos529 Cheat engine. Use the freecam.
@@Whitelight Ohh, cool! Thanks mate :)
The third game dissapointed me "theme wise", which I think the new team didn't get. Disregarding their primary goals, War - all of his game was about stopping a war between angels and demons. Death - all of his game is him trying to stop the tree of life dieing from corruption. Fury - is kinda about herself and her anger issues, tho we don't really see her having them in the first place.
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Death: "Dust, where should i go?"
Dust: "This way Death"
Death: "Alright then i'll go the other way"
Dust: *BRUH*
Dust: Am I a joke to you?
Thought you were Styx for a split second
@@eliezercohengoldberg1381 what if it is? *hexenhammer intensifies*
I had loads of errors with dust showing the wrong way tho. There were times were he was flat out useless😂
@@jeilman93 I guess it had enough of your shit and decided to troll you.
I absolutely love Death's voice, the way he sounds like a grizzled warrior but also frail and sickly at the same time perfectly matches his aesthetic.
Like he's smoked a full case a day since the begining of time.
I don't know about Frail but you right
Michael Wincott - guy who played a few excellent villains, like in The Crow (1994).
@@Lordradost He also played the Prophet of Truth from Halo 2
@@Lordradosttop dollar from crow sheriff of nottingham as well
3 hours long?
Whitelight you madman, you are amazing.
It's longer than the game's speedruns!
no cause if he was a real zelda or darksiders fan he would of played these games years ago and not just today ... darksiders fans the real darksiders fans have already made the comparison of darksiders playing like zelda when the first darksiders launched ... this guy is just fucking saying that now clearly tells me hes on of those people who didnt start playing darksiders til 3 came out otherwise he would already know everyone and their mother already compared darksiders to zelda many many fucking years ago
and i have no problem with someone playing a game they missed ... i do have a problem with him making a comparison and acting like hes original when 20000 real og darksiders fans already fucking said the game is like zelda the very first day the very first darksiders launched ... so its like thank you captain fucking obvious who jumped on board after darksiders 3
@@G3RM3X617 while I agree with the fact that people were comparing this to Zelda, white light deserve a lot of props for making such a video. The thing is 3 hours long and it promotes one of our favourite games of all time. Don't diss him
@@G3RM3X617 you sound so angry and for what? The guy obviously put alot of time and effort into this video he deserves your respect for that alone....if anything he gave the series a shot in the arm....do you know how many people are going to go buy darksiders 2 because of this review? Myself included
I really love how Death demonstrates maturity at the end of the game. He could abandon War to "undo his sin". But he understands that two wrongs don't make a right. He betrayed his people once and corruption was born. He understands that nothing good will come of it if he repeats that mistake. He doesn't allow his guilt to bully him into another bad decision. He sticks to the plan and accepts the consequences.
Yeah I really enjoyed that, he was faced with the choice of undoing his sin or undoing his brothers sin
@@They_Hit_The_Pentagon not really. He had a choice between easing his conscience or saving War from being unjustly punished fora sin he hadn't committed. Keep in mind that Death always believed his brother to be innocent. Furthermore, he found proof that the seals were broken, in the forgelands. The wardens wouldn't have been summoned to Earth had the seals not been broken. The only reason why War was the only one sent to Earth was the Charred Council and the fact that the last seal was reforged before it could summon the other horsemen. Although I suppose you could put it like that if you're only considering War's accusation and not the fact that he was innocent, a fact of which Death was fully aware.
@@Hynotama I know that, war is guilty because the charred council deemed it, so for all intents and purpose he is guilty (I know he isn’t but everyone thinks he is) so death was given the choice between undoing his sin or undoing his brother’s sin
Me: I will never watch a 3 hours long review.
Me 3 hours after: All reviews should be at least 3 hours.
Hahaha
all WHITELIGHT reviews should be three hours
Look for the one he made for death stranding ;)
@@janbaltes2863 bruh. 7 hrs 😂😂
at least 3 hours, damn
I believe Darksiders 2 is a great example of a finished, consistent, beautifully looking and, most of all, fun game that you just can't forget.
Unless u get it in pc where demon growth is still to this day broken making the game effectively about 15 minutes long before you can no longer continue but on console ya it was amazing
@@fifthhorseman1632 For some reason the newest edition of this game refuses to work for me on any but the lowest resolution possible. Trying to launch the game with any normal resolution results in it crashing....what is fun the more buggy, original release version of the game works for me fine.
@@fifthhorseman1632 my game worked fine... my pc was trash so the game got wonky.... now that i have steady frames i'm good
@@chillax319 try to play using geforce now. Works perfectly for me...
@@caliginousmoira8565 I may install the game just to check if it works now.
Now THIS... This is the pinnacle of quality youtube content can have in my opinion! Outstanding job mate! This video must have been the best 3 hours i've spent watching something that wasn't "The Lord of The Rings" movies.
Unlike that "Ultimate Critique" guy.
Wow man, that's really nice.
I agree and you should check out Joseph Anderson!
@@aeztral Good joke.
Lol, you like the Lord of The Rings movies.
Darksiders 2 is a gem of a game the Darksiders series is so underrated!, the atmosphere the setting, the music the universe, the characters amazing series.
They got 80-85% Ratings. They are not underrated.
Technically these Games are around 6/10.
😒
@@tydendurler9574 Your opinion
@@sarahmvaz6772 My opinion is 2/10... for gameplay. If we're talking art design and characterization I'd have to give it a 0/10... maybe 1/10.
To be honest here I’ve liked darksiders one so much more
@mic eatah That's true, but more because of boredom than difficulty.
Watched the video a couple of times now, but from time to time I just let it play while I'm doing something else. It deserves all the views it can get, and then some. So much quality content in a single video that blows by with concision and elegance. That's the standard Whitelight sets with every new video. Top notch.
Thank you so much
@@WhitelightThis is one of my favourites vídeos ever on the platform. But the fact that you didnt Talk about the 3 DLCs, its harder to Accept that the fact that we are never going to get a continuation for original DS end.
Michael Wincott's voice acting is incredible in this game. Wish he got more voice acting work.
I love when Death being sarcastic in numerous times, angry when Lilith claim that is his sin, and devastated with mix feelings when he at last reach on the edge of well of souls... The VA is really nailed it on every moments
@@gazoonman Even often repeated remarks like "I cannot" or "impossible" don't really get old because of the charismatic performance.
@@spicyoctopusone repeated line that has ALWAYS stuck with me because of just how great the delivery was, is when Death tries to but cannot summon Despair.
"I have to go alone"
There's something underlying in the delivery, a sadness.
Man you don't hold back, are you alright man? Staying healthy? eating well? drinking water? sleeping? Kudos still! Now I have something to listen to this week!
3 hours? 3 hours? Goddamn!
I just started replaying D2 after finishing D3, so good time to watch this!
What did you think of Darksiders III??
@@takoshihitsamaru4675 I haven't played Darksiders III.
SHIN BAKI HANMA Not you, him.
Fuckin' UA-cam XD
Marc Shanahan As a fellow DS fan, please give me your in-depth thoughts of DS3 as what I have heard and seen, is looking disappointing, the budget and team size really seems to have hurt Fury's debut.
SHIN BAKI HANMA, Takoshi Hitsamaru TL;DR I finished D3 in approx. 30 hours, played on Apocalyptic on PS4, got all trophies except for a grindy one. It's not as good as Darksiders 2, the combat is less God of War and more methodical like Bloodborne. The whole world is interconnected and as such there are no distinct dungeons. Darksiders 2 is a 9/10 for me, D3 is a 7/10 for me. It is much closer to D1 than D2. There also some annoying loading freezes and glitches [one caused my game to crash when entering Havoc Mode for example]. The lower budget is felt throughout but I'm still excited to see D4, and we see Strife in D3 and he looks awesome. For full review, check it out on Reddit:
www.reddit.com/r/Darksiders/comments/a5t92a/final_review_for_darksiders_3_ps4_apocalyptic_710/
8 years since its release and I still don't understand why this Game never got the recognition it deserves. Its exellent
The ingame dialouge was a tad quiet. Other than that: best 3 hours I spend in a while.
I wasted 22 hours...
@@LeoG787 mate he's talking about the video
@@unhinged135 mate, he's saying he wasted his time playing it cos the video was better
@Golden Robodude nice one mate
wish you spent some in english class too fucker
Deaths voice actor makes me happy
2:23:55
I see what you did there, Joseph Anderson.
Fantastic review as always. Whatever the length, it's worth it to hear you go so in-depth when it comes to both the good and the bad of a truly wonderful game.
omg ken what are doing here lol love your music
I seen it to the subliminal message. I had to come and check the comments to see if anyone else had seen what he did. Just a real quick shot, I had to rewind and make sure. Good job mate!
Jesbe Playin I saw that too lol.
I saw the screen flash and had to re-watch to make sure it was what I thought it was
I’m more surprised that you aren’t verified than seeing you here lol
I adore this game. Criminally underrated
meh
I loved it had it in my steam library for years, finally got around it last january and I couldnt put it down
Too many game breaking glitches that corrupted save files
Dreadge Memes which version are u playing. I played the OG( non remastered) on a fairly old gpu (750ti) and ran on medium high 60fps 1080 with no problems
@Dreadge Memes Bullshit I played the Day one version on PS3. And through all of my playthroughs I never had one bug!
"Seemingly well endowed, but rotten in the face"
Is this supposed to stop me?
1:18:55
No, it's encouragement
Thạnh Tín Lê 1:19:51
Yeah I'd still smash.
Death: “damn boi she bad as fuck”
Darksiders 2 is the best darksiders in the series, not only has the game given me one of the best experiences ever but it had also given me so much inspiration for projects of my own. Words cannot describe my love for these games, especially this one.
I'll need to give it a go at some point.
Got it alongside the first one in a bundle but absolutely hated the other one and never got around to trying the sequel and I feel like it looks dramatically better.
The first one had some high points but it was completely ruined by having a bunch of borderline unplayable set pieces, boring combat and the baffling decision to build such big, flat hub areas when the player character moves like an octogenarian carrying a fridge. I ended up quitting that one at a section where I was given a gun to shoot enemies but kept dying because I wasn't allowed to drop it and defend myself against the same enemies that had no chance against me in mêlée about two minutes earlier. I know that the first game has fans but it's such a pain in the arse to get to the fun bits and honestly should have had a bunch of stuff cut out in favour of tighter level design and a more engaging combat system that required more strategy.
This is probably the most accurate review of anything I've ever seen.
A great game and a great review. The sheer length and depth shows the amount of love and passion you have for this game and the channel.
Keep up the awesome videos mate.
Love your reviews and your work.
This game was a part of my childhood, its been so long since Ive interacted or seen anything about it and this video has brought so many nostalgic memories to me. I love this so much. Thank you for making this. Remembering how good this game actually was through such a immersive and interesting video was more than i could ever expect doing. Youre awesome
Same here
Vulgrim's lootboxes are the only lootboxes I endorse.
Yes you actually earn it
I always challenge myself and try to fight Gorewood when I first arrive at the Weeping Crag. He's got a pretty basic attack pattern, kind of like Thane, but it's still challenging.
I never did manage that one lol. Time to reinstall!!
Beat him first try
Was pretty hard tho, i had zero health left
I’ve watched this video more than one time, and I want to say that this is one of my favourite videos on this entire website. It so perfectly encapsulates what I adore about this game, it covers every point I’d cover and then some in pitching a “play this game” argument to a friend, it’s got genius writing and pacing, everything about it is amazing. What I’m trying to say, is thank you. Thank you for giving my all-time favourite game the time of day it deserves and then some. I think I’m going to go replay it now.
I must tell you, I just discovered this video as I was beating Darksiders 3 and it gave me a new and revitalized passion for the series. I was so hyped up by the game that I decided to do a clean run through of the first 2 games.
I started and played through the whole of Darksiders 1 before I let myself press play on your video and goddamn I'm happy I did. Once I started playing Darksiders 2, I only allowed myself to watch your commentary up to the point that I had played. I eagerly careened through each portion of the game with renewed vigor as I giddily pulled up your video again for some more of your amazing insights and incredible commentary. I just finished the game tonight and with it, your video and I must tell you, it's been such a ride.
I so appreciate all you've done to make this video and it's renewed in me a love for this series, which, I knew had been there all along, but laid dormant for some time.
This was such a pleasure to listen to, and such a journey to embark on.
Thank you. So. So. Much.
I really wanted to get into this having really enjoyed the first one. I bought the game (a second hand copy on xbox 360) but haven't yet got around to playing. I've been put over by the innumerable online accounts of game breaking bugs that occur after sinking hours upon hours into the game. It's really a shame because it looks fantastic but I can't see myself playing a game that I know could break at any time..
uh, how are you getting the first one to work? when I try to turn it on it keeps fucking crashing
Madhur Jaff I only had 1 bug and it was near the end, all I had to do was quit the game then come back and it was working again
I love this game and the fact that I’ve got 3 hours of you reviewing it is amazing and a WONDERFUL pre-Christmas gift!!
On the 6th day, Jesus said “Let Whitlelight give the masses an amazing video review of a criminally underrated game!” Huzzah!!
Currently playing the game and it rocks I don't have memories of the first game but Darksiders 2 rocks hopefully he turns this into a series.
as good and underrated as Darksiders 2 might be, it is neither as good or as underrated as you, Whitelight. Phenomenal analysis as always, your insight is incredible and your writing witty and well-crafted.
Quite frankly, the amount of work that goes into each one of these videos borders on lunacy, but I'm glad we the viewers get to profit from your commitment and drive.
I'm curious, do you have experience in game development or writing? Because any studio would be lucky to have a director as committed and knowledgeable as you.
That's so nice of you. Puts a smile on my face. I have no experience in either. But thanks all the same.
That opening like a pick up line
30:56 Neat little detail: Vegetation sprouts right as you release the water, as though it is the lifeline of that world.
in my entire time of Playing DS2 I never noticed that. Such a neat little touch. It's like it's not just Water, as if it's something so much more substantial.
I believe some of the "pointless" Missions are porpusly made to create this feeling of tiredness and being sick of everyone that Death starts growing during the course of the game.
I personally believe it's one of the best parts of the game, seeing death like "oh my fucking god what does this have to do with my main goal"
There's even a moment where Death kinda acknowledges this. A few in fact. One of them is helping Oran. You find the Maker's Chronicle for them just to make them remember their history and boost morale, and Oran replies to this act of pure generosity by saying ''Death, you are not as cold as people think.'' To which Death responds: ''Well, keep that to yourself, old one.'' Much of what he's doing is clearly just meant to either help or maintain the balance. We even see this in the Abyssal Forge extension where once he learns that the Mad Smith cannot contain it and that it'll spread to other worlds, he chooses to stop it personally just to uphold the balance.
I think it's extremely fitting for Death. He is the Reaper. He is the end. But he is not the one who brings it prematurely. The incredible voice acting from Wincott and his stellar written sarcasm also added tons to his character.
But It still kinda sucks How they say "go certain place" then you do a shitton of task to reach certain place and then someone say "jokes on you, the Wheel of life is fucked and You will not use It, haha suck my Dick death"
Porpusly lmao
@@visassess8607 those poor pusses ...
Yeah, rationalize. Jesus, the lengths some people could go to...
That moment when you picked up a game (again) from years ago for no reason besides that the sequel is coming out and then a guy makes a 3 hour essay about it. This is what we call weirdly good timing.
Are you me? that also happened to me, and is even weirder than the same day that this video was uploaded, i started the game. What a great surprise honestly and what a beautiful game.
@@superelfabi Well i kinda mistyped. I had this game for a while but i got bored of it during the land of the dead section. Then i heard darksiders 3 Came out and i started playing again. Week later this comes out. Kinda funny regardless.
@@tomfranck8821 Oh well is still funny indeed, im gonna buy Darksiders 3, from what i heard is almost a copy of darksiders 1, but i hope the lore makes it worth it.
@@superelfabi Darksiders 3 is bad. Dont buy it
You gotta admit, the soundtrack for this game is amazing.
My favorite of any game.
I love it bro!! Found myself just standing for hours just listening to it in game
The track for genesis is up there as well!
Nero's Wildlands mp’p
M’ p
L’ je
No
training my bladder for endgame with this.
Aquaman dies
Thanos gets turned into a child
Hell yeah, that was a ride through one of my fav games. Loved this video.
The amount of views are stupid. How has this masterpiece not 100 Million views already. I find myself coming back and rewatching this every few months. It's a striking example how good pacing, execution and editing can elevate a piece of content beyond the niche that is game reviews. This video is as underrated as the game itself. It's a damn shame.
Mostly because any video over about 30 minutes long is *incredibly* daunting to actually watch. They're wonderful, they're incredibly enjoyable, but they're also very difficult to get a grip on for many people.
Probably because it's a 3 hour long review of a mostly forgotten game from 2012. Not exactly the broadest appeal there.
Just like my vids are legendary but has 1k views , well it's hard these days
yeah man Iv come back to watch a few others ay . highest of quality
Hey you know what? I am going to watch it again.
Legend
Legit on my 7th rerun of this. Obviously not as a marathon though
Yep I thought since Darksiders Genesis is coming out, I would go watch my fav Darksiders Video... AGAIN.
Congrats on not having a life.
You madman.
Just watched the entire video simultaneous with replaying darksiders 2. I just want to say thanks. You make amazing content, and this is the pinnacle of your channel.
Bravo, Whitelight! I loved this video. It really gave me a new perspective on how good Darksiders 2 is, particularly many of the puzzles which I never really gave much thought to. I thought the editing and explanations were great, particularly the introductory compilations to each new realm were very well done. I would love to see more videos like this, and I hope to see a review from you on Darksiders 3.
"This is interesting. Glad it auto-played. I wonder how much is left?"
*Is 3 hours long
*Im 7 minutes in.
"... Well im already so far...."
1:06:38 "Unless you're on crack, this is the highest you'll be playing this game"
Me: _We'll just have to see about that_
ME: awfully bold of you to think I’ve peaked 😑
i don't even play video games. Why am i gonna with all 3 hours of this?
@@afrog2666 I'mma have to side with demonstrating superiority on this one. 1. Their name is hilarious. 2. They're obviously making a joke. 3. It made me laugh. I would apologize if I were you but hey, I'm just a guy who doesn't play video games and watches 3 hour video essays on the subject. What do I know?
@demonstrating superiority A lot of different people supported Bernie Sanders, bud. Why do you still give a shit? It's been like two years, why are you still living in the 2016 election? There's plenty of awful elections to look forward to, we don't have to dredge up the past. Don't seek the memes, the memes come to thee.
Did I miss something how is the first reply about politics it's completely unrelated
@@afrog2666 r/woooosh
@@fuzzydunlop7928 r/woooosh
One of the few games worthy of a 3 hour review. Currently doing a playthrough of this amazing game now.
This was amazing. Now fingers crossed you make one for Darksiders 1 & 3
Even in 2022 after playing another all time great such as Elden Ring for a few hundred hours, I can still confidently say that this remains one of the best games of all time.
The aspect ratio changing between gameplay and cutscene , the cutscenes themselves being in-engine ,it's beautifull!
A pure testament for one of the best games of the generation. I can hardly say big enough THANK YOU for this video and i enjoyed all the insights during these 3 hours. I was just blown away. Completed this marvelous game twice already and i still couldn't pick all the pieces why i loved it to my soul's core and watching this documentary of yours, truly gave me the whole pure view of what i loved and adored for all these years. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into this documentary. God bless you and your work.
Death always reminded me a bit of Raziel from LoK: Soul Reaver. Like a buff Raziel
i like u
The gameplay, too. Darksiders 2 has a distinctly Soul Reaver-like feel to me, though lacking in SR's focus.
I feel the same! Man what I wouldn't give for another LoK game.
Dude... now that I think of it omg yes.
And Casey Jones
I am speechless. This was probably the most amazing video I have ever seen. Also because i'm also a huge DS2 fan, this hit me right in the feels... Thank you for this experience Whitelight!
It's funny that through your videos I broke the barrier to "only watch 20 minutes video long". 3 hours of an amazing content of a game that I did not played. Really awesome!
Keep your good work and cheers from Brazil!
Coming back to this video again, thank you once more for making it
Can we talk about the soundtrack? It's fucking legendary.
Fuckin A, mate!
Dude, I have shit to do. Now I’m not doing it. 😑
Yep
Did you do it?
As a fan of Darksiders I really appreciate this video ❤️
Even over a year on I stumbled across this and i think its excellend. Lots of care and thought shows in the backing footage and the dialouge chosen. Also for those of us that didn't appreciate the game the first time around you have given me a reason to pick up again. I look forward to seeing more of your work now that I'm subscribed.
This has to go down as one of the greatest videos ever produced on UA-cam. Wow, just wow. Simply blown away in every measure.
i just watched the entire 3 hours of this video, holy shit
that's just amazing
thanks for the video and all the work that you put into it
Thanks my top don
This is one of those classical videos that's really fun to rewatch
Darksiders series, in general, is an underrated gem. There's not a lot of good lore videos or top 10 lists about the game, let alone the characters. And this video alone covered everything I was looking for beautifully. This is by far the best DS II video I've seen so far. What I particularly liked about your video was the free camera view of Death riding through a new area with that area's signature music playing in the background. The lost light segment was the most beautiful and aesthetic.
I also like how you took the time to explore each area and in such depth, without feeling that you were spending too much time on any one of them. And your criticism of some parts of the game, mixed with the much deserved praise to some other parts of it made this video feel like an actual critical analysis rather than a fan service or nitpicking.
Your analysis of some of the scenes like the fight between War and Death at the beginning, or Death's slicing of the summoning bell and then proceeding to skydive onto the eternal Throne switching between parkouring and summoning despair really made me develop a deeper appreciation for these scenes. It's been so long since I first played the game and was stunned by these scenes, I forgot what it was like. This reminded me of that.
Overall, this was a well balanced video. Complete and comprehensive. And even though I disagree with you on some parts of it like the puzzles, I learnt a lot about the beauty of the game itself. A job well done. Keep doing the good work.
I recommend to you the True Masters and Morons channel then. Sadly they stopped doing videos due to private reasons. But their lore videos, especially the ones about Darksiders are great.
@@aureliodeprimus8018 Yeah, I've seen their videos. They've made some really good ones. Shame that they stopped.
@@Shay-ne3bo Well, sadly private life catched up to them. Not everyone can make content that is monetisable enough to make a living on this platform....Especially not, if you care about things like quality...
From the montages to the background music and from the level of voice to the the dialogues, this has to be one of the best videos (and critiques) I've seen in a while. It's good to see that Darksiders 2, even with its flaws, recieves the love it deserves. Ty for this behemoth of a video.
I watched this on release and even after 3 years, this video tops everything i have seen. It's good to see how much you have grown @Whitelight. All the best ahead, cause only the stars are higher
3 hours for one game? Joseph Anderson would be proud :^).
*Mauler
*Bilbo Baggings
*Noah Caldwell-Gervais
@@johnivanoplimo5172 that dude with the essays 😃
*Chris Davis
28:03 You can also lure an enemy to the edge and teleport slash them.
Jesus man. I love you xD You seem to be a real workaholic, with how frequently you upload compared to how brilliant your content is. I really respect what you do, and I also quite appreciate your taste in videogames, even if I had some gripes with your high praise of Web of Shadows, if I remember correctly.
But well. For now. I will watch this video, and after that really look forward to what you got for us next (most likely the Silver Lining review or something the like)
I've watched this video before, one time when I were zoned out tired and didn't want to search for another video (it showed up in the recommended- had searched Drksdrs2 maze guides). And now it shows up, from originally listening to music- I am equally engaged, the video is still AS good as when I first saw it. It seems like there's something pulling you in to watch just a little longer, for the entire video. You have a way of telling that's engaging, making the "watcher" want to learn more. Just want to say Amazing job. This changed something in me, I can't watch another review without thinking back to this video. Every other is just too empty- still, great job!
Three ours of my life completely dedicated to this man. I don’t regret it.
Oh dear Lemmy.
There goes my Saturday.
I'll just go make popcorn.
Didn't expect I could watch a 3 hour long video about someone explaining the mechanics from a game. Very well done!
One of the most difficult things about doing voiceovers is keeping an even tone throughout. Not just one's pitch, volume, and candor, but the cadence, inflection, and energy -- reading for ~3 hours and keeping such an even tone is pretty cool.
This is the first video of yours that I've seen, my first impression of you, you've set the bar pretty high.
The only critique I feel I should offer in order to improve the skill you've shown with this release is this; in listening back to your productions make certain the floor baseline volume you set any portion of audio to is not used when you want a portion of audio to switch from background to foreground audio. While you are pausing for tone, after making a point, or ending a section the background volume needs to rise to a certain amount of the foreground volume. When you are playing a selection of audio from a cutscene -- in order to allow the cutscene to speak for itself -- the volume needs to be equal to your voiceover's value. Your voiceover should be the loudest audio track, but when you are silent the background audio needs to rise to fill more of the vacuum left by the absence of your voice.
Audio is 60-70% of a video's perceived quality. You read well. Your reading isn't boring, you don't repeat words too often, your inflection is natural, and while you do read at a good clip it doesn't sound rushed. You've a new sub.
I First hesitated after seeing the length of the video, I am so very glad I didn't let that stop from watching this. This was a fantastic video
I can't believe I watched the whole video, you really have a talent in keeping people interested in what you say.
There's a small detail in Darksiders 1 that I love that many people probably missed and it "foreshadows" the whole theme of Death not being evil and actually probably being the nicest of the four horsemen, back when Ulthane gives you Mercy and War threatens him, Ulthane will say "Do I look like I'm afraid of death, boy?" and War replies with "It is not Death you should fear" referring to the fact that Death is the most merciful of the four and the one he should fear the least.
Excellent critique and retrospect, man! I have such fond memories of this game, being one of the first that I played fully as a teenager. Enjoyed every bit of the video. You had me hooked the whole time from the excellent writing and production. Even got me cracking up a few times from your jokes. Shame it took me so long to watch it all since you released it but definitely worth it
Great video Whitelight. Shared it on Facebook, hope it helps. You have consistently put very good reviews with great pacing and sound quality. With that said, merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thanks for the share!
I've just discovered this video and I definitely love it... It was exactly as the title said... Which is a refreshing thing to have on UA-cam, I'm glad it got the recognition it did and I hope you continue to grow in the future, I hope you do one on darksiders 3 someday...
(The "impossible" joke was Very funny, I hope you incorporate more characters dialogue in your future videos)
Aside from the quality and insightfulness I find your videos oddly relaxing, keep up the good work :)
Wow, your voice is so good to listen to. Darksiders 2 is my all time favorite game, so it's nice to get such a long review, I agree with basically everything you said. Thanks for the upload!
Just gotta say I LOVE the personality Death has in this game.
Snarking when he’s relaxed, aware of his reputation and willing to lean on that if he needs to, easily my favourite rendition of the character
A 3 hour video on one of my favorite series ever? And I'm two years late? For shame
There are plenty of things I thought to comment about while watching this. The editing, the attention to detail, the humor, etc. Frankly I just, love how lovingly you dissect it. A proper analysis between all the ups and downs of this game, what made it fun, what made parts agonizingly dull, but ultimately why it was a pleasant experience.
(However the most immediate thing is your hilarious use of "Impossible" as a form of comedy...even going so far as to not even need to complete the joke at the end.)
All in all, well worth the 3 hours it took to view this. I didn't even increase the speed to 1.25/1.5 to make watching it "easier", so I hope that tells you just how thoroughly I enjoyed it.
Also I am incredibly interested in hearing what you'll have to say about Darksiders 3 on a whole. Admittedly it probably had one of my favorite stories in the franchise, though I think that may be due to enjoying Fury's growth more than anything else. Also having the franchise sort of...Genre jump (The combat differences between each game are simultaneously subtle yet substantial.) makes for, honestly interesting characterization between each rider.
Also this reminds me I still need to actually finish Genesis. Oops.
Now this is what I call a review! Great analysis of every mechanic, place and story bit in the game. Darksiders 2 is one of my favorite games and the Ivory Citadel is one of my favorite leves in any game ever, and whatching and remembering all the game once more through your review made me reinstall the game. I mean, this video is so well done that the only thing I could correct from this is that the Crow Father can access the Kingdom of Dead because, unlike the makers, he can travel to any realm he pleases even after death since his soul is older than the Kingdom and is not linked to it.
This might be one of the best UA-cam videos I have ever seen. I dont know if you're ever gonna read this but I hope you make another one for darksiders 3 pr 1
Darksiders 2 is one of my most favorite games ever and thank you so much for this video. I loved it :)
I have fallen in love with your channel, seeing myself watching long ass reviews on games I never played in my life
Rewatching for the 3rd time for the aesthetic and transitions. Love it.
This was incredible. Never imagined I'd watch a UA-cam video this long. But God damn I love this game, and you made an awesome tribute to it.
I keep coming back to your reviews. I know there's an opportunity cost but chalk it up to akrasia and more importantly, you're a wordsmith. I share your sentiment about this game and love the series.
Among various of Death's lines, there are so many unforgettable ones but the one I don't think I'll ever forget has to be the one after he slays Absolom and questions what his next action is supposed to be. The way Wincott delivers that line is just indescribably great.
How have I never heard of the Darksider Franchise this looks dope as hell!!
It is both gameplay and lore
Watched the entire thing. Objective, observant and extremely satisfying. Nailed down to T why this is one of my favorite games.
Amazing video, you put tones of ahrd work in it and it shows. The ultimate love letter to Darksiders 2, just like it deserves
I keep coming back to this video, at least once a week for at least a month, and definetly more than once a week. Long form reviews and retrospectives like this are some of my favorite UA-cam videos, and this is by far one of the best I've ever watched. Perfect to put on in the background, perfect to focus into to truly appreciate the information, I truly love it all. Thank you for making this masterpiece!
I am so happy to find this channel. I played ds2 and absolutely knew i was playing an excellent game that seemed to slip under everyones radar. Very glad to see it get the appreciation it so rightly deserves! Subbed and liked! GreAt work!
this has to be without a doubt one of the best h&s games ever made.. not to mention the brilliant music of jasper k yd! i will remember this game because of the music
you know what, i watched this for 30 minutes and you convinced me to buy and play the first two games before going any further. Love your videos!
It's so rare to find a channel that REALLY understands compu/video games.
Incredible video. I can't believe I hadn't seen your stuff sooner. Liked, subscribed, and commenting for the algorithm.
This was one of the best three hours i spend on UA-cam! Thank you so much for all this time (months!!), work and passion you put into this video about Darksiders 2.
It was amazing to watch and listen your view and journey through the game. You spread a vibe of passion for this game and a realistic deep view of what is great and which parts can be meh. Can agree with nearly everything you said! Glad you mentioned the amazing visuals, the music and atmosphere of this game.
Have a great new year 2020!
i have beaten this game at least 20 times over the years, it never gets old. Hands down one of the best games i have ever played. For me, it is the best one in the series
Just curious but how times have you beaten the game now?
I was 10 years old when I played this. I didn't knew English. I was fascinated tho. Rewatching this is giving me a lot nostalgia. I love the video btw
This was a great video--and I truly appreciate the time, efforts, and dedication to put it together.
It was a very immersive video with such a plethora of details that I've re-watched a few times some of the "segments."
I draw parallels to "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver"--that old and now classic/cult PS1 game.
Somehow both games have similar aesthetics in world building/architecture; the main characters are more of anti-heros; they have this "biblical" undertones in the story; even some of games mechanics such as "devour/collect" souls, "finishing" moves--at least for me, they echoe Legacy of Kain.
Once again, thank you for creating and releasing such a great video!
Greetings from Sofia, Bulgaria!
This is like my 10th listen of your video and ive got to say. The way that you do your videos is immaculate. You knowleage of the game its back ground your ingame play that you include the summary of event and explanation of in game mechanics is bar none. I keep coming back to this video because this game is an underrated master piece and so is youre retrospective on it. Keep up your amazing work
This video and I can NOT stress this enough, is a narrative masterpiece. Well done, and for what its worth, you've earned a subscriber for life.