Design: Alexander Lambert
No one really expected a game based on a middling sci-fi movie to be all that good, but Starbreeze Studios beat the odds with the release of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay. With its intense combat and stealth features, Riddick was a challenging and exciting game that had no business being as good as it was.
Starbreeze's success with the game has led them on to another licensed property, although this one has as yet not been made into a movie. Instead, The Darkness is based on the eponymous comic book series produced by Top Cow in the 1990's. It revolves around the story of Jackie Estacado, the current wielder of the Darkness, an ancient and malevolent power that requires a human host to manifest itself. With the power of the Darkness behind him, he attempts to defend himself against the predations of his adoptive Uncle Paulie, who runs the crime family that Jackie is a member of. After their relations take a decidedly bad turn, Jackie's forced to wipe out Paulie and his friends while struggling to take control of the powers that he's suddenly inherited.
The game here thus lends you a number of supernatural powers that are unlike anything you've probably encountered in a first-person shooter. With the help of the Darkness, and lots of guns, you'll have to tear your way through Hell itself to pay Paulie back for what he's done to you. GameSpot's game guide is here to help! We've got tips on completing the game and all the different powers and abilities that are available to you. Enjoy!
