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7. Darksiders 2

Darksiders 2 is an action RPG hack and slash video game developed by Vigil Games and is a direct sequel to the original Darksiders. The players assume control of Death, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Death is set out on a mission to prove his brother, War, another one of the Four Horsemen innocent and restore humanity.

When facing boss make sure to equip right gear

Death knows no fear.

Death is aided by Despair in his quest, a horse that is available for use in open areas of the overworld for faster travel, and Dust, a raven that guides him to his objectives. Death's primary weapons are two scythes, one wielded in each hand. Secondary weapons include typical melee weapons like hammers, axes, gauntlets etc., the player can level up with experience and each level up rewards with a skill point to be used on the skill tree.

The frost giant

One of the many great boss battles.

The game features an open world type map which can be traversed by foor or by the horse despair, the main and side quests can be activated by talking with NPC’s. The combat system depends on the type of weapon, for eg: the scythe is a fast weapon which does less damage while a hammer is a slow weapon but does a lot of damage. The game also features a loot system in which accessories, gear, money, potions etc., are dropped by enemies you have defeated.

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