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The Darkness II

A first-person shooter about a crime boss who commands a supernatural power. The Darkness gives you demonic tentacles to grab, slash and throw things, used alongside conventional guns. The story is a dark crime tale with horror elements, and there is a co-op mode for up to four players online. Is it your kind of game?

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77%

262 ratings

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91%

8,227 reviews

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you want a dark, violent shooter with a tentacle-powered twist on combat.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: February 7, 2012
Length: About 10 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter
Themes: Action · Horror · Survival · Open world
Perspective: First person
Modes: Online up to 4
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

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How long is The Darkness II?: About 10 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is The Darkness II on?: The Darkness II is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does The Darkness II have co-op?: Yes — Online up to 4.
Does The Darkness II run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does The Darkness II cost?: $29.99 on Steam.